Best for

Excellent warmth-for-weight ratio for fast movers and technical users in alpine conditions.

What we liked 

Slim and cosy fit * Excellent mobility * Moisture repellence * Helmet compatible.

Limitations 

Expensive * One-way zip * No inside drop pocket * Durability.

Overview 

This mountain-oriented jacket is optimised for activity and moisture management by the combination of 850 fill-power gold-fused Expedry down (140g fill weight) with Climashield synthetic insulation. Gold fusion repels moisture to help maintain loft, while Climashield protects high-wear, moisture-prone areas. The jacket has an active 3D fit with pre-curved sleeves and gusseted underarms and a helmet-compatible adjustable hood. The 15D ripstop nylon outer is biobased with PFC-free DWR, and the down is RDS certified. 

Performance 

The refined fit of the Centile is slim enough for layering under a shell while maintaining excellent mobility. For a technical jacket, it has a generous torso length for warmth and overlap beneath a hip belt. The adjustable hood fits comfortably over a helmet, and you can reduce volume for warmth and to help it turn with your head. The tall collar provides good face coverage. The DWR is reliable and the moisture-resistant fill made an appreciable difference, even on days when the jacket was stored in a pack with damp gear. It has a good balance of warmth-for-weight: highly packable and cosy enough to span all seasons without being full winter-weight. A two-way zip would benefit technical users, and I would have liked an inside drop pocket. The light outer fabric requires care.  

Why buy the Centile Hoody? 

This jacket packs down to the size of a 1l bottle. It maintains premium backcountry performance throughout the seasons yet isn’t out of place for casual wear.