Black Diamond First Light 1.0 Stretch Hoody - Women's

Black Diamond designed their Womens First Light 1.0 Stretch Hoody as a breathable insulated midlayer for cold, high-output use in the mountains. Their construction combines migration-resistant PrimaLoft Gold Active insulation in the hood, chest, and arms with blended merino wool-backed panels and sleeves to boost breathability and range of motion. The result is a piece that holds warmth where it counts while still moving and venting well during pre-dawn starts, long approaches, and technical winter objectives. Black Diamond used a 20D nylon stretch ripstop shell with a PFAS-free DWR finish, giving the hoody light weather resistance for variable conditions. The helmet-compatible hood and the ability to pack the piece into its chest pocket add real utility for climbers, tourers, and alpine users trying to keep layers streamlined. Two zippered hand pockets plus a concealed zip chest pocket round out the storage in a way that stays practical without becoming bulky. At 317 grams, it sits in a sweet spot where it feels substantial enough for cold efforts but still easy to carry as part of a technical layering system. Their Womens First Light 1.0 Stretch Hoody is a compelling choice for shoppers who want active insulation with stretch, breathability, and mountain-ready detail work.

PRODUCT CONDITION

This Black Diamond First Light 1.0 Stretch Hoody - Women's is in Sample condition.

This item is a sales sample from the manufacturer. While the product is new, it may show signs of slight use coming from the product being displayed and or tried on and may differ from a retail product.

TECH SPECS

• Designed for a breathable insulated midlayer for cold, high-output use in the mountains
• Construction combines migration-resistant PrimaLoft Gold Active insulation in the hood, chest, and arms with blended merino wool-backed panels and sleeves to boost breathability and range of motion
• The result is a piece that holds warmth where it counts while still moving and venting well during pre-dawn starts, long approaches, and technical winter objectives
• Black Diamond used a 20D nylon stretch ripstop shell with a PFAS-free DWR finish, giving the hoody light weather resistance for variable conditions
• The helmet-compatible hood and the ability to pack the piece into its chest pocket add real utility for climbers, tourers, and alpine users trying to keep layers streamlined
• Two zippered hand pockets plus a concealed zip chest pocket round out the storage in a way that stays practical without becoming bulky