“The insulation makes it a luxury layer for alpine touring in colder climates, like Wyoming and Montana, and it doubles as a very comfortable frontcountry jacket.”
The Tech: Black Diamond’s Vision is as tough as it is soft, thanks to an innovative fabric comprised of liquid-crystal polymer—the same durable material used in BD’s climbing harnesses—designed to ward off rips and tears without feeling scratchy or rough. Eight-hundred-fill waterproof-treated down keeps the inner workings exceptionally warm, too.
The Talk: “The VDP is one of the better cold weather jackets I’ve found in some time,” our tester exalted. “The insulation makes it a luxury layer for alpine touring in colder climates, like Wyoming and Montana, and it doubles as a very comfortable frontcountry jacket.”
$399
BlackDiamondEquipment.com
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