The world's lightest down jacket | Montbell Plasma 1000 Down

Reviewing the world's lightest down jacket and how it compares so some other industry leading jackets.
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[@FollowBigfoot]

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[@bertman4]

Backcountry is also running a 20% off one full priced item. www.backcountry.com/

[@mikewest95]

My left ear really enjoyed this video

[@sir_wolfbrick1025]

im dying xDD!!

[@brandonfoley7519]

I'm glad I didn't use my headphones then

[@brandonfoley7519]

I fucking hate it when that happens

[@alexworks9659]

Even his videos are ultralight. Save weight by cutting your right earbud off. 😆

[@Stranger_In_The_Alps]

Savage af and absolutely rekt

[@kyleschroder4400]

Congrats on 30k! Btw was anyone else’s volume not playing in the right ear?

[@peterlaughlin930]

I am 70 years old had both knees replaced last year can’t get Ready to hike again would love that shirt In any event love your videos I have learned a lot from you over the last year keep up the good work and God bless

[@scottpope9105]

Congrats on 30k! Your JMT videos were crucial to my JMT hike last summer.

[@taylorelsner6332]

Always can expect a great video from Bigfoot!

[@jonsanford2515]

Congrats on 30k. Love all of your videos

[@jengrace2139]

Your videos are always helpful. Keep doin' what you're doin'!😀

[@kchildr]

Always enjoy your videos! Congrats on 30K :D

[@EndlessWaltz]

Thank you for making this!! I have been looking at this jacket for a long time and wanted a good review on it before I purchase. Thank you again!

[@teckfoo7720]

I'm so glad someone did a review of this jacket. I've been curious for a while

[@bigbird7573]

Great review and CONGRATS on 30k!

[@SRL1965]

Congrats on reaching 30k followers!! Still loving my ghost whisperer.

[@richardverrier7970]

Congrats on the 30k subs! I love down jackets and your hiker tshirt.

[@gerrecksrationreviews2484]

Congratulations on 30,000 subscribers and keep up the good work

[@oscarhuynh8066]

Congrats on 30K. Great comparison vid too. You’ve been a very helpful source of info on all things backpacking. Thanks!

[@kellyky1969]

What a goldmine of knowledge for backpackers presented here....thanks for the informative review!

[@marciazuhse2339]

Thanks for the info. Congrats on 30k!

[@UnlikelyHiker]

Congrats on 30K subs! Great info...insane how light they can get gear these days! I can’t even imagine what is next!

[@parkerc295]

Another great review, thanks Bigfoot!

[@davidw.schuetz3546]

Your are my "go-to" for gear reviews. Always right to the point and thorough.

[@chrispope6144]

Really liked the comparison. Also congrats on 30k.

[@Arthur-Silva]

Great review! They’ve lost me at “no pockets” though.

[@Sailor_McNemo]

Congrats on 30,000 subscribers! I just happen to be in the market for a down jacket on my planned through hike of the AT next year, I am definitely giving the Montbell Plasma some serious thought. Thanks for your help!

[@aliyathompson9992]

Congrats bigfoot! Your videos have given me so much information

[@Speigs21]

Congrats on 30k subscribers. Nice gear review!

[@michaelnotrica9006]

Been watching you for quite a while. Good information as usual. 30K impressive. Keep up the good work.

[@eda715]

Congratulations on the milestone! Excited for my first AT section hike!

[@josephmayes8302]

Great review, as we’ve come to expect from you. Thanks for giving me some options to think about!

[@jasonporeda9303]

Love your channel Bigfoot! I learned, and continue to learn, a lot from your videos. I also had a limited time frame if I wanted to attempt a thru-hike of the AT because of my job. I had a little more time then you did but if I was going to give it a try, I only had 130 days and you inspired me to go for it. I’ll never forget that day on Katahdin 126 days after I started thanks in part to you and this channel. Thanks for everything Bigfoot. Keep the videos coming!

[@race29dub]

Did you feel rushed with a 126 day pace? How many zeros and did you have to take any time off the trail for anything? I'm thinking about a thru hike in 2021 but would have a similar time constraint.

[@jasonporeda9303]

@@race29dub Honestly no, I didn't feel rushed at all. I enjoyed the pace very much and hiked about 1,200 miles with 2 other guys who also enjoyed bigger mile days. Everyone enjoys the trail differently. I took 10 zero days which included 2 family weddings and a handful of nero's which for me was anything about 10 mi or less.

[@rautyhiker66]

Congrats on 30k subs. Keep up the great work on your channel. Looking forward to your next adventure. Btw a t-shirt would be great.

[@MarkPhillippo]

As if I needed more gear to buy!! Keep the reviews coming!

[@PaulKentSkates]

I've had one for a couple years and I freaking love it.

[@nickbyrd1027]

This jacket definitely fits a niche and will certainly have a market with through hikers who truly want to minimize weight and are willing to spend what it takes to do so. For me, the lack of pockets and price are limiting factors for the Plasma Down (and price for the Ghost). The Patagonia is the winner for me! Thanks for this thorough review, it truly helps us make "big" buying decisions. Also, congrats on 30,000 subs!

[@GoAdventure83]

Love your channel Bigfoot!

[@legogirl16]

Very informative. Great video. Keep up the good work.

[@floridagirlhikes4796]

Congratulations on 30,000 subs! Great video as always. How did your FL trail trip go?

[@barneyrubble5801]

Very good side x side comparison! What I like is that you have USED them, and not 'initial impressions' like so many other folks do.

[@mystrugglebuslife]

30K! Thats wicked! Great info.....Love the cruelty free sourcing info, would love more information like that on gear companies.

[@bowser0798]

Excellent review of these jackets. I to would consider the Montbell Plasma 1000. Your video great and very informative, keep them coming!

[@timmartin9222]

This helps a ton keep up the good work!!!!

[@petercoconut]

Great video. Just bought the Ghost Whisperer last week. Love the channel!

[@cindyd9109]

Nice review. Keep the videos coming!

[@timkelly9943]

I value your opinions on gear and really like all of the reviews.

[@RoadToFreedom29]

Yes! Been looking farward to this review 😊

[@anthonyryan6767]

I was planning on purchasing a Ghost Whisperer this week, your video has given me pause to think how I actually use my jackets!! Thanks!!

[@jameskerley8032]

Another great review. Very informative

[@jameskelley5532]

Thanks for the comparison, nicely done

[@brentgilbert-ferdig2167]

Congratulations on the 30k...the jacket deffintly looks comfortable. I would worry though on ripping the jacket. I hike some rough spots on the NCT and I'm not the most graceful, lol. Good review video.

[@Nealskis]

Great video like always 🤘🏻

[@MykOleary]

Great review - lots to think about now!

[@neilbadger4262]

Grats on hitting 30 k subs buddy :)

[@frankieren8791]

Thank you for through comparison! One of the reasons I watch your videos. 😊

[@walkingnowhere2330]

I used to always get hoodless since I typically have a beenie on, but my most recent puffy purchase was the ghost whisperer with one and I must say that I love it! wasn't looking for a hood but the $145 NWT eBay price was hard to pass up. thanks for yet another great informative video

[@Estonb08]

Very nice, I recently moved north from Texas this has definitely made it on the short list for new gear for me! Thanks

[@leeb4607]

Great review and a great channel

[@hughes240]

Great review!!

[@crhuntjr]

30,000 subs! Great job!

[@stephaniebignall8943]

Thanks for the review, I need to get a jacket so looking for as much info as possible. 🙂

[@emcvicker]

Great video as usual. I can't seem to decide.

[@troykallister5138]

Informative video, thanks!

[@Moldyduckbutter]

30,000 subs! Nice job buddy.

[@loversofthepark5668]

Awesome info brother

[@robertm1552]

Ok, it’s some 6 months later... and the Plasma model I tried on at a Montbell store has pockets... change for 2020?

[@sonjia4917]

Your reviews are so complete and thorough. Thank you for your time and knowledge. We have the Patagonia synthetic. We want to be warm when wet. Enjoy your up coming adventures and safe travels. I hope my hubby ( another huge fan of yours) gets the 👕! Off Duty and Danny Long Stockings

[@justinpfahler]

Awesome comparison. I've been looking at getting a down jacket for a little bit cuz it's a big purchase. New subscriber here

[@chimaster7286]

Thanks for sharing these gear reviews! I’ve ordered a jacket from outdoor vitals and can’t wait for it to come in. Now send me a shirt! I need an XL 😆

[@deanbartosch6883]

Another awesome gear review!

[@midwestoutdoors3286]

I’ve been using the Rab Xenon X for the last couple of years and am really pleased with it. It’s a good synthetic option but a little heavier than the options you covered.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Great comparisons. One question. Warmth? What temps can you comfortably wear this jacket with a base layer?

[@thewanderinglily3689]

I have not purchased a puffy yet due to all the choices so this video was very helpful!

[@jacksongruber3817]

Great video! I always got to go with the Patagonia puffy. Great quality and very philanthropic company. Keep up the great work.

[@jordanebling2138]

Thanks for all the tips on the jmt! My thru hike starts August 19th out of happy isles and would love to wear your shirt along the trail as I film my journey..... appreciate everything you do man keep up the great work...#hopeiwinashirt.....#ketoforlife

[@doughooton6220]

Yet another great review. I really like my hood.

[@jamiet9254]

I personally don’t own a down jacket, but will in the future. Thanks for the great video as I’m sure it will help in selecting one out!

[@jeffharrington5372]

Thanks for the gear review, I've been looking at jackets and interested in the Pategonia...it appears its still pretty big after it packs down in comparison to the two down options you showed.

[@christopherdurrans5934]

Excellent, informative video.

[@b.k.691]

Very informative. Thanks.

[@Woods_Hiker]

Thanks for the comparisons @Follow Bigfoot. I was wondering if this a 1000- fill jacket then is it possible to be too warm in it on temperate days?

[@oldladieshikingnorthonthea4261]

I love my Sherba!!! Great review!!!

[@jasonarrowood3349]

Like that your a Halloween Geek Bigfoot, there is some cool decorations out their. The video of you decorating last season was great.

[@johneason6540]

Good info. I use the micro puff hoody. POCKETS, and its synthetic fill, warmth when wet! And in large, easy to layer under it. So were in the morning, stuff it in the pack an hour later when warm up. Thanks

[@michaelgrimes5588]

Thanka for the review...im in the market for one myself so much appreciated...hike on brother... PS..congrats to those who won a shirt..and thanks to Bigfoot for the oppurtunity..

[@Inertia888]

don't have much to say other than thank you for the help understanding what options are out there.

[@beachygirl521]

Love your videos. Recently hiked the WDW Trail (Walt Disney World) LOL. Live vicariously through y'all !!!

[@irontigerrambles743]

Great review, Bigfoot! Trust that your Keto journey is unfolding favorably

[@randytaylor1871]

Thanks for including the Patagonia, interesting information about the deferent fits. I was wondering if they all have similar temp ratings?

[@KrisGeib]

Leaving on my Thru-hike of the AT in two weeks sure would love a sweet shirt! Also #1 😎

[@luizarroyo988]

Great video! I use the Patagonia ultralight down jacket (no hood) in the backcountry. I had no idea Patagonia discontinued it! It’s a fantastic jacket

[@omglakers7064]

Great Video!! Lots of good info!! Favorite UTube hiker. Keep it up!!

[@julians.2597]

thank you very much for including metric measurements!

[@GratefulTrekker]

Im highly allergic to down any suggestions on an alternative puffy jacket?

[@taylorheinz7256]

You have some good content!

[@kate481]

Great comparison!

[@mikescheme]

I've been rockin a $30 Hawke & Co down for 3 years now. Will likely upgrade to the Ghost Whisperer next year. Great video review!

[@emmanuelvincent6107]

Love MontBell stuff. Their superior down jacket has served me well and I find their fit a little more tailored instead of the box fit.

[@ThePaleGamer]

Great review. I wonder how the durability of the 1000 fill down compares to the other weights. For now I like my Patagucci Down Sweater because I feel like I don't have to baby it.

[@seeksolitude9048]

Way to go reaching 30K! Nice to see another MN boy getting after it on the trail. I really got a kick out of the Holloween convention, who knew. I have been called bigfoot for years, but my size 15 feet made that an easy trail name. A follow bigfoot shirt would be a natural on my back. I am going to give the Plasma a look as soon as I can. Happy trails.

[@nickbyrd1027]

As for a video I would love to see that I've not found (that really meets what I need), I would LOVE a comprehensive video on how to layer. By that, I mean the specific considerations we should be taking for each layer we put on. What materials, how versatile, how they play with each other, what temperatures constitute which types of layers, do you sleep in one of your layers (or being separate clothes for that)? I'm an avid hiker, but much newer to longer backpacking trips and have really never given the layering much thought. I'm lucky I've not run into anything, but I want to be better prepared when I go out for 3-7 day trips. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@hhhvvgh8993]

Great jacket for what it was designed for. Not one single piece of gear ever designed will be the best for everyone in any given environment since we are all are so different but you did a great job of presenting the jacket for what it has to offer as well as it's short falls. I do think however that a standard needs to be developed for jackets similar to sleeping bags in regards to warmth. Certainly fit and weather are factors but, I still think that a standard model could be produced with given lab conditions that would make people better able to make a more informed choice. I want to thank you for all of your hard work in producing these videos as they have been an invaluable source of information for my AT hike this year.