Mont-Bell Ex Down Jacket

With the requirement for a "light down jacket" upon me I set out on a search for an optimized solution.  After some internet research I vectored in the direction of the Mont-Bell Ex Light Jacket.  This no frills garment meets both weight and functional criteria for a stage race piece of equipment.  Not mil-spec but quite light.

I was fortunate enough to find a discontinued/last year model at a reduced price and in my size so I jumped on it (being not too wrapped around the axel about color orange was OK).  Weighing in at under 6 oz the jacket is quite impressive and provides sufficient warmth.  It also packs down quite small in the included stuff sack.  I have worn it out and about in 35+ F conditions without complaints.  Should be just fine for relaxing after a hard day's stage!

With the impending winter season I am sure I will get the opportunity to do further trials with the Ex.