Update: As of 2024, Kuiu has an updated line of women’s jackets. Although they no longer carry the Super Down ULTRA, the Super Down LT is very comparable and highly recommended.
I’ve been wearing the Kuiu Women’s Super Down ULTRA Jacket for a few months now and it has seriously become the only jacket I’ve wanted to wear this winter. Admittedly, I was going to opt for a cheaper replacement when my Patagonia jacket bit the dust; but my husband, a Kuiu devotee, ordered the Super Down for me against my budget-minded will. It turned out to be a great move on his part.
WHAT I LOVE
Besides the fact that the Super Down ULTRA is super comfortable, I love that it also
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- is extremely lightweight (6.8 oz.)
- can be ordered with or without a hood
- has athletic fit and feel (hood and hem are adjustable)
- is water-resistant
- comes with a lifetime warranty
- is available in either phantom (charcoal black)/plum, or olive
- has a pocket that doubles as a stuff sack
- features technologically advanced outer shell fabric and double-baffle down filling structure that provides amazing insulation
WHAT I DON’T LOVE
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- It’s pricey (I know—high-quality doesn’t usually come cheap)
- It’s too loud for hunting
KUIU SIZING
This jacket fits true to size for me. I usually feel that most brands’ XS is not truly EXTRA small. Keep in mind that I am very extra small myself, so this is all relative; but Kuiu gets brownie points in my book for accommodating us tiny people (for reference, I weigh 90 lbs. and am 5’0″ tall).
BOTTOM LINE
Even though I was a little disappointed in the noise factor, the Kuiu Women’s Super Down ULTRA Jacket has proven itself to be worth the cost. It may be less noisy if I figure out something to wear over it that’s fairly tight and eliminates the swishing sound. For now, I like that it scrunches down super small and weighs next to nothing in my hunting pack as a warm back-up layer. I also like that it’s stylish enough for everyday use and versatile enough for winter sports, like skiing. I have a feeling this jacket will be going on more adventures with me in the future.
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