Should You Buy a Columbia Omni Heat Infinity Jacket?

In this video I give you my first impressions of the Columbia Pebble Peak Down Hooded Puffer Jacket with the Omni-Heat™ Infinity technology. Prior to making this video, I tested the jacket on a wind swept mountain and on some dog walks. The RRP is £225.
Omni-Heat™ Infinity jackets have tiny gold dots that reflect your body heat, keeps you warmer, longer, so you can stay outside forever.
Please note that I was sent the jacket for, in return for an unbiased honest review.
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[@JordanSwailes]

I’ve had one of these columbia jackets with the omni heat, shiny look is a bit meh but my god does it keep you warm. I can stand still for 5-6 hours in a row training clients outdoors mid winter and stay super warm. Also worn it out on hikes and wild camps, been spot on!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Good to hear JS, I felt there was more heat on my fleece underneath but wanted to compare with a jacket with a similar fill power first.

[@WalkWithWallace]

⚡ Excuse the slip of the tongue. The jacket weighs 440g not 400 kilograms. 🤭 😳

[@bonpecheur4565]

Was going to say 🤭

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@bonpecheur4565 annoyingly didn't notice until I finished the final edit. 😅

[@hectorjara5033]

Damn its heavy

[@mesiroy1234]

Is is sliver foil even fldofrnet then gold my frined?

[@bonpecheur4565]

You really have confidence in you, choosing the bright yellow color so you can be see by the the helicopter rescue team 😅 Thanks for the review, first time I see that kind of reflective material in a puffy jacket

[@WalkWithWallace]

lol, you just never know! 🚁. it's a bit of a nobrainer when you think about it, having a reflective material like that in jackets.

[@craigdavies1747]

I absolutely love my titanium titan pass Omni heat infinity gold. So light yet so warm. 👍♨️

[@WalkWithWallace]

I'm pretty chuffed with my pebble jacket, does a good job. 👌🏼

[@stewartmackay2128]

Great wee video mate, I’m an advocate for these jackets. Admittedly I don’t have my own but I was worried taking my 5 year old boy out in colder conditions so I bought him the kids version with the orange colour inside. It’s truly outstanding, keeps him so warm no matter what and he looks like a proper little hillwalker too. It’s replaced a heavier Decathlon jacket and another layer so he moves rapid too. Not long before he’s beating me so I’ll def blame the jacket 😂

[@WalkWithWallace]

Nice one Stewart, I'll mention that to my sister. My nephew is 5 in a couple of months and his winter jacket was seriously bulky and restrictive for him. Have you had your lad on the hills yet? Start them young and all that. 😁

[@stewartmackay2128]

@@WalkWithWallace Absolutely mate, my girl 8 and boy 5 have all the kit and walk year round with me in the Lammers and Pentlands, sometimes Borders. Wee guy who’s 2 is getting into it but just Traprain Law and the Forest walks for him so far. We go to Pressmennan and Butterdean woods often. They like a camp too, usually Dunbar or Ruberslaw in the bigger tent. Don’t get me wrong they like a soft play and the trampoline places but they get a lot more from the outdoors. Muggins carries the rucksack of course. Don’t underestimate the weight of 9 fruit shoots 🤣🤣.

[@stewartmackay2128]

@@WalkWithWallace Actually had a step out in the forest today for my 2 year old to try his new Keen Targhee Mid boots. Blasted through everything and came home with dry socks. Recommend those for nippers. They’re all half price right now…

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@stewartmackay2128 that's brilliant mate, all to often kids get hooked on computers and tablets etc. Some of my localish haunts there too by the way. 😁 👍🏻

[@etive]

I managed to get one of the older small dot omni heat jackets 2nd hand in new condition for around £25 a few years ago. Wear a t shirt under it as its really silly warm but can get a wee bit sweaty in there and cold if you stop walking. Great jacket with hood toggles and back adjustment but catches you out as the zipper puller upper is on the right hand side. 🤔

[@WalkWithWallace]

£25 is an absolute bargain, you can live with right hand side zip pull. 👌🏼

[@englishguy1985]

Columbia are fantastic price to quality ratio, unmatched by any other brand in my opinion. Cheers!

[@WalkWithWallace]

I’d probably agree, I’ve favoured this over my Rab jacket.

[@natlovell122]

I just went by their outlet in Gilroy, Ca. Found a full zip fleece for $17 and a thick Omni Heat down jacket for $50. Such a steal for some amazing gear I’ll put to use all the time.

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@natlovell122that’ll be an excellent combo for cold weather days.

[@calebthomas5411]

I ordered my self this jacket yesterday hopefully it fits I just went with L winch is what I usually wear lol I got black I'm excited to try it out! I usually wear a Carhartt I got to try a Columbia jackets man they are wayyy more comfortable!

[@WalkWithWallace]

I hope you like it mate, I'm still using mine and really like it. 😁

[@thelifeofbrian282]

Cracking looking jacket, good weight and nice colour, I have to say that as I've just bought a waterproof jacket this colour 😀 good honest review Robin 👌 atb Brian 👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Bri, what jacket did you get yourself? I've got a nice orange w/p jacket. 😁

[@markalanshaw4950]

Hi Robin, I purchased a Columbia jkt with this insulation in the sales at 75% off RRP, I ordered my size and jkt was very roomy to say the least, it is a excellent jkt with no sweaty Betty issues as it breathes well, my model didn't have the chest pocket which is a pity but a £49 you can't complain. Cheers Robin! Mark Shaw.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Excellent, for £49 you really can't argue at that price. 👌🏼

[@murchiesmountains2820]

Great video mate😁👍..The jacket looks really good..I like the chest pocket for the mobile phone etc and also the fact it folds into a wee bag😁.Good price as well Cheers Robert

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Robert. I'm happy with it like. Will be my tent/bothy jacket.

[@murchiesmountains2820]

@@WalkWithWallace Nice one mate 😁👌🏻

[@EireFirst2024]

Wallace Heya.. My new way of keeping warm is swimming in the sea, once you've been in & out ANY jacket feels warm enough THEN 😂😂😂

[@WalkWithWallace]

Ha, some truth in that. 😁 👍🏻

[@allankerr668]

That was very interesting! Cheers Robin!👏👏👏👏

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Alan. 😎 👍🏻

[@andrewbates1695]

Maybe for when you finish a walk, and camping? Think I would get a tadge bit hot walking...

[@WalkWithWallace]

I wore it at the summit, but as soon as I dropped off the and out of the wind I started to get a bit hot in it and took it off. Would make a good camp/bothy jacket.

[@summittaedae2323]

I do love that jacket but like you I get the to snug fit the hood too. Love the yellow and the blue one

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers mate. As soon as I seen the yellow I knew that was the one. 😁 👍🏻

[@summittaedae2323]

@@WalkWithWallace I’m the same with bright colours 😂👍🏻

[@BorneoGirlAdventure]

It's a good jacket and I love that color 👍🏻😍

[@WalkWithWallace]

Thank you. Must admit I love the yellow too. 😁 👍🏻

[@anthonypayne1]

Great review Robin, not heard of this technology before. Love the colour👍👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Tony 😁 👍🏻

[@morielchukrun5574]

Dope review man. Thanks a lot, i think I'll buy this jacket!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers bud, hope you like the jacket if you get it. I'm still happy with it. 😁 👍🏼

[@DavidPMcEntee]

Epic Jacket mate!

[@WalkWithWallace]

I see you got one too, I'll need to have a look and see how you got on. 😁

[@KP-xi4bj]

How warm is this jacket? Does it keep you warm at say -30 C?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi KP, it's definitely not warm enough for those extreme temperatures mate.

[@KP-xi4bj]

@@WalkWithWallace Ok, thanks.

[@mollies13]

that not winter jacket that more like a fishing jacket

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Good grief, I was watching this with my sunglasses on 😎😁 but fair point about being seen on the Fells in an emergency situation, which hopefully will never happen. Looks a decent jacket to be fair and warm enough too by the sounds of it, shame there was no Infor on the waterproofing but I would not chance it in anything other than a light drizzle no matter what they said. Good review, cheers Alan

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Al, I agree, I wouldn't chance any down jacket in the rain, only brief showers. All feathers will wet out regardless of treatment imho.

[@alistairthow1384]

I went on YT and had a nosey at some other vids of this and similar infinity jackets and almost to a man they say its almost too warm🥵 I also found one that does cinch around the hood. Certainly worth a look at.

[@WalkWithWallace]

My thoughts are for wearing it in the tent or bothy when you're not moving about too much. The hood was noticeable only when faced into wind.

[@markalanshaw4950]

Hi Robin, that silver lining looks like sweaty Beatty too me on that jkt, A jkt has to breath to keep you warm and toasty, so many jackets keep the rain out but the moisture in. Mark Shaw.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi Mark, I get what you're saying. However if you're standing about a cold summit, sitting in your tent or a bothy then this is where the jacket really works. Once on the move you take the jacket off when you're warmed up.

[@markalanshaw4950]

Hi Robin, yes I agree the jacket would be ideal for a camp situation, I was comparing it to active use Hillwalking, The new tech used in jackets is fantastic and your don't have to pay a fortune unless you want a well known branded product, my go too jackets cost around £40 however add say a mountain equipment badge and it's £200, wishing you and kev and the rest of the walking family a happy yuletide. Mark Shaw.

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@markalanshaw4950 ah right. nah I never wear these type of jackets for active use. I run too hot at the best of times, so I need breathable stuff when on the move then wrap up when I stop for a break as I get cold quickly. Have a good one yourself mate. Not long now .

[@markalanshaw4950]

@@WalkWithWallace Hi Robin, thanks for info a while ago about the Pentlands, I completed my 52nd ascent of the hills on Wednesday, a month ago I was on Allermuir in the strongest wind I have ever encountered, Castlelaw was going to be hill number 50 of the Edinburgh hills but had to bail, look forward to my trips in new year, take care. Mark Shaw.

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@markalanshaw4950 nice one mate, that's some amount of ascents. 😁 I'm up in Lochaber this weekend.

[@summitwithstevie6934]

Looks no bad , geez your old blue Mountain Equipment one 🤣🤣. That is bright though 😎😎😎

[@WalkWithWallace]

Haha, I'm keeping the blue ME one for the wet weather as its synthetic down. 😜

[@summitwithstevie6934]

@@WalkWithWallace 😂😂

[@mestrefantasma]

Delta Ridge or Powder lide, who is the best?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Not familiar with either.

[@PabitraPadhy]

You seem to be somewhere in UK.. Scotland possibly. Will a base layer + (tshirts) + this jacket be enough to resist a temp upto -10 degrees celcius max ? I'm a city person, but I do long evening walks in Edinburgh and around. Trying to keep my agility and not look like a quilt... budget is no issue.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Edinburgh, Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 For temperatures down to -10°c I'd want to layer up underneath with a baselayer and a thin fleece.

[@craigdavies1747]

If it's Omni tech on the sleeve items waterproof.

[@WalkWithWallace]

That's useful to know, thanks. Nothing on their website to confirm that.

[@dingle9897]

Have an older model had been amazing.

[@WalkWithWallace]

This is pretty much my go to jacket now. Gets packed regardless.

[@natalieminnis]

Are there any special washing instructions with all that reflective stuff, or can it just go in the machine?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi Natalie, it can go in a normal front loading washing machine on a cool wash with down detergent.

[@ootnboots]

Nice one mate

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Stevie. 😎 👍🏻

[@mesiroy1234]

walce i have the slivet r foil , is difrent the gold? Or just marketing

[@WalkWithWallace]

I haven't seen the silver foil version to give you an informed opinion.

[@Kev_Russ]

Nice review bud. Looked guid oan ye last week. 😉 Guid price anaw. Awww wee Luna oan the beach. 😁

[@WalkWithWallace]

Kev's seal of approval folks. 😜 Beach is her favourite. 😁

[@Kev_Russ]

@@WalkWithWallace 🦦

[@Kev_Russ]

@@WalkWithWallace The Omni Centre sell they jaikits? 🤔

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@Kev_Russ nut, yer Maw does. 😉

[@Kev_Russ]

@@WalkWithWallace half price, much cheapness fae the Inch

[@malwedda]

Can you do a video of how it packs in to the pocket?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi Praveen, I could maybe do a short. It's really easy though. You just turn the pocket in on itself and stuff it in, there's a second zip pull inside the pocket.

[@malwedda]

@@WalkWithWallace yup a short would be nice. I realised there’s none on KZbin

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@malwedda I'm out this weekend and I'll be using it. I'll do a short. 👍🏻

[@BrokenBackMountains]

Warm but yellow.

[@WalkWithWallace]

🟨🔥 exactly.

[@Bharatiya_aman]

Can we wear this jacket in a 55 degree fahrenheit?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Yes, that's fairly mild.

[@garyvause2475]

The price 👍thanks

[@WalkWithWallace]

It's currently £155 in the BF sale. 👍🏻

[@AtefehSafayari]

is it good for -20-30 temperature?

[@WalkWithWallace]

F° or C°?

[@claddagh1000]

Which fleece are u wearing under it ?

[@WalkWithWallace]

It's a Spider fleece.

[@EllipticDawid25]

So much money for them but nice color :D

[@WalkWithWallace]

It's a solid jacket mate, but appreciate it might be a bit pricey.

[@iFortify]

Does the gold rub off onto your inner layer?

[@WalkWithWallace]

No, not at all.

[@f.coraca1314]

Can i go ski with this Jacket?

[@WalkWithWallace]

I'm not a skier but can't see why not.

[@oskarcaning9521]

Im 6’2 (187 cm) and 172 pounds (ca 70kg) should i get a large or medium?

[@WalkWithWallace]

From your description, you sound tall and slim. Hard to say but you might get away with a medium. Columbia say they're true to size, so buy the size you usually get.

[@oskarcaning9521]

@@WalkWithWallace thank you

[@WalkWithWallace]

You're welcome.

[@burakdemiroglu2947]

​@@oskarcaning9521which one did you choose? I'm same size as you. S, M or L

[@oskarcaning9521]

@@burakdemiroglu2947 i bought the medium. Fits perfekt

[@ianmckay9065]

What's the price

[@WalkWithWallace]

At the moment, £155 in the BF sale.

[@dazbass007]

Nice looking jacket and first impressions review if anyone can give it a proper test its you. atb daz

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Daz, it got some use at the weekend there and I'm still impressed with it.

[@J-loopes]

How do you wash/dry the jacket

[@WalkWithWallace]

I don't wash down jackets very often, but for this one I'd put it in a 30°c gentle cycle with down detergent, then in a low heat tumble dry with optional tennis balls.

[@J-loopes]

@@WalkWithWallace can I wash it with other clothes? And dry it with other clothes

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@J-loopes I'd probably do a light load and only wash a few light items with it and tumble dry it on its own so you don't compress the feathers, letting the tennis balls do its job. More info here: www.columbiasportswear.co.uk/l/product-care

[@J-loopes]

@@WalkWithWallace it has feathers I thought it was the nasa material it has

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@J-loopes it's got a down feather fill for insulation, the reflective material reflects heat back, both work together.

[@donnavansenior]

Thumbs up 👍 nice looking jacket, how's the breathability?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Donna. Good question and difficult to answer because as soon as I start to feel too hot I remove my insulated jacket. From its limited use, its not any worse or better than my similar jackets.

[@JPPMedeiros]

Is it impermeable?

[@WalkWithWallace]

It will take a quick passing rain shower, but you wouldn't want to put a rain jacket over it, if it was prolonged rain.

[@kirstymckenzie8989]

What's the thoughts on the rise of Canada goose wearers of recent. ??

[@WalkWithWallace]

My wee brother turned up his nose at a Mountain Equipment jacket, he wanted a Canada Goose effort instead. My Dad wasn't happy. 😂

[@mollies13]

Does it really work???

[@WalkWithWallace]

Yes definitely. Same principle to those space blankets they use to retain body heat.

[@Unused_Channel666]

I like the omni heat jackets but they are damn cold when you first put them on outdoors over Winter 😆

[@WalkWithWallace]

I know what you mean, I only wear it over a long sleeved t-shirt or fleece. 😁

[@gregoryoutdoors]

I dont think I can manage to carry 400kg in my Osprey backpack but who knows hmmmm...:P

[@WalkWithWallace]

lol, I know, I know. Didn't notice that until I edited the video. 😬

[@gregoryoutdoors]

@@WalkWithWallace hahaha

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@gregoryoutdoors 🙊🙉

[@CharlieBooker00]

400 kilograms that's sound a bit heavy 1:22 (listen to what you say)

[@WalkWithWallace]

I know mate, slip of the tongue. 😳 The clip of the jacket going on the scales corrects that.

[@10thAveFreezeOut]

Aye

[@WalkWithWallace]

👍🏻

[@scotthills9927]

400kg you say! F%£King hell😮

[@WalkWithWallace]

Ha, excuse that. I meant grams 😂

[@mollies13]

thats good like goku he wores over 1000k gram of his clothes. it make you stronger!

[@simonsherratt1484]

400 kilograms, blimey!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Haha, I know.. Bomb proof. 🤭

[@Cornwall1888]

Wallace is deceptively strong