Quick Summary
The Mountain Warehouse Isla is a short women’s down jacket in black, listed in size 12. It has 600 fill-power down insulation, a detachable hood and a DWR treatment described for light rain or limited exposure.
Key Details
| Detail | Product information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Brand and model | Mountain Warehouse Isla; model 055225005004. |
| Type and colour | Short women’s down jacket in black. |
| Size and weight | Size 12; listed weight is 2.18 pounds. |
| Insulation | TechDown 600, described as 600 fill-power down. The listing says the product contains down and feathers. |
| Thermal test | Listed as laboratory tested to -35 °C. The listing notes that health, physical activity, exposure time and perspiration affect performance and comfort. |
| Water-repellent treatment | DWR treatment is described for light rain or limited exposure to rain, not as waterproof protection. |
| Hood and finish | Detachable hood; listed as PFC-free and made without intentionally added PFAS. |
Key Features Explained
The 600 fill-power figure describes the down filling specification; it is not a guarantee of warmth for every wearer or condition. The -35 °C figure is a stated laboratory test result, not a promise of comfort at that temperature. The listing notes that individual conditions and exposure affect performance.
The DWR treatment is intended for light rain or limited rain exposure. Do not treat this jacket as waterproof for prolonged or heavy rain. The hood can be detached if you prefer to wear the jacket without it.
What to Compare Before Buying
- Size and fit: Check whether size 12 and the short jacket length suit you, allowing for any layers you plan to wear underneath.
- Rain protection: The stated DWR treatment is for light rain or limited exposure. Consider your expected conditions and whether you need a waterproof jacket instead.
- Temperature claims: Consider the stated test figure alongside its caveat about activity, exposure, health and perspiration; it does not establish guaranteed comfort.
- Down filling: The product contains down and feathers. Check that this filling is suitable for your preferences.
Check Your Layers Before Heading Out
Before an outdoor outing, try the jacket with the layers you expect to wear beneath it. Check that the size and short length feel suitable when moving, and decide whether you want the detachable hood fitted. Also consider the likely rain exposure: the stated treatment is for light rain or limited exposure, so plan separately if your conditions call for waterproof protection.
Before You Decide
Confirm the size and short length, and check that the down-and-feather filling suits your preferences. Keep the stated thermal test and DWR treatment within their limits: neither is a guarantee of comfort at a particular temperature or waterproof protection.
