Fireball XT Insulated Hoodie

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The Montane Fireball XT Insulated Hoodie offers exceptional warmth and breathability for intense technical mountain activities in cold conditions. It features weather-resistant insulation, a fully adjustable hood, adjustable hem, sleeve articulation, shaped elasticated cuffs, and secure pockets.

Montane says: 

Dependable and breathable synthetic insulated hoodie for intense technical mountain activities.

Engineered for high output activities in demanding environments, the Fireball XT is warm and breathable, allowing for sustained efforts in cold conditions without overheating. It’s increased durability allows for more technical activities in more demanding mountain conditions allowing this piece to be used as a reliable mid or outer layer.

Our Verdict

The Montane Fireball XT Insulated Hoodie is highly dependable and breathable for those engaging in intense technical mountain activities. Designed for high-output endeavours in cold conditions, this hoodie offers exceptional warmth without compromising breathability, ensuring you stay comfortable without overheating during sustained efforts. The synthetic insulation, Dynamic Eco 60g/m2 100% Recycled Polyester, provides weather-resistant thermal performance that adapts to your movements.

In terms of design and features, the Fireball XT shines with its practical and technical details. The fully adjustable, helmet-compatible hood with a reinforced peak offers a precise fit and protection, while the adjustable hem minimises heat loss and keeps out the wind. 

The sleeve articulation enhances comfort during dynamic movements, and the shaped elasticated cuffs add extra protection. The YKK Vislon 2-way centre front zip and the YKK reverse coil chest and hand pockets ensure secure and accessible storage.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Fully adjustable helmet compatible hood with reinforced peak offers exception fit and protection
• Fully adjustable hem to minimise heat loss and keep out wind
• Sleeve articulation for added comfort during dynamic movement
• Shaped elasticated cuff for added protection
• YKK Vislon 2 way centre front zip adds harness compatible protection
• YKK reverse coil chest pockets for ease to reach secure storage
• YKK reverse coil hand pockets for secure storage

Specifications

• Small weighs: 532g
• Medium weighs: 545g
• Large weighs: 566g
• XLarge weighs: 577g
• Fit: Mountain Fit
• Back Length 74cm (M)

Material & Construction

• Outer – Vector Lite 40D 94% Nylon 6% Elastane with PFC Free DWR fabric offers robust air permeability performance
• Insulation – Dynamic Eco 60g/m2 100% Recycled Polyester offers weather resistant thermal performance that moves with you
• Inner – Featherlite™ Air 12D 90% Nylon 10% Polyurethane offers 2-way stretch, high air permeability for maximum breathability and comfort during high-energy activities

Help & advice:

• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Synthetic Jacket
• About Montane
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• All About Synthetic Insulation