Quick Summary
The Mountain Warehouse Isla II is a women’s long down jacket in Dark Kha, size 14. It has 600 fill-power down insulation, a detachable hood and zipped pockets. The jacket is described for everyday cold-weather wear, with a water-repellent finish for light rain and brief wet exposure.
Key Details
| Detail | Product information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Insulation | TechDown 600, described as 600 fill-power down insulation. |
| Thermal testing | Thermal tested to -35 °C. Health, physical activity, exposure time and perspiration affect performance and comfort. |
| Length | Sits below the hips. |
| Weather finish | Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish is described as providing protection from light rain and brief wet exposure. |
| Features | Detachable hood, downproof lining, faux fur trim, storm flap over the zip and zipped pockets. |
| Colour and size | Dark Kha, size 14. |
| Guarantee | A 3 year guarantee is stated. Its terms are not specified. |
Key Features Explained
The DWR finish is intended to make water droplets bead and roll off, but the stated protection is limited to light rain and brief wet exposure. The storm flap covers the zip mechanism to help prevent wind or rain penetrating through the zip.
The hood detaches, while the downproof lining is described as helping stop feathers and filling poking through the outer fabric. The zipped pockets have secure closures for storing small essentials.
What to Compare Before Buying
- Check that size 14 and the Dark Kha colour are the version you want.
- Consider the below-hip length when comparing jacket coverage and fit.
- Treat the -35 °C thermal test wording alongside its stated caveat: comfort and performance vary with health, activity, exposure time and perspiration.
- For expected conditions, note that the stated DWR protection covers light rain and brief wet exposure, not a broader weather-performance claim.
Before You Decide
Confirm the size and colour, and consider whether the below-hip length and detachable hood suit your preferences. The stated thermal-test figure and water-repellent finish have the limitations described above.
Size and Layering
Before choosing this size, compare the available garment measurements with a jacket that fits you well, and consider whether you want room for the layers you expect to wear underneath. The below-hip length may also feel different when sitting or moving, so consider how you usually wear a longer jacket.
