The Solution 1.0 Hoody’s lightweight, synthetic insulation is versatile, packable and balances reliable warmth with freedom of movement thanks to its stretch woven side panels.
combines Primaloft Gold 40gsm synthetic insulation with soft stretch woven fleece side panels to provide a premium blend of dependable warmth with added freedom of movement for mountain pursuits. A 20D lightweight Nylon face with a DWR finish keeps moisture at bay, and the jacket stashes into the front zip chest pocket. Stretch knit cuffs and a helmet-compatible hood are features built for the send.
Tough enough for climbing, built to handle anything. From days on the trail, miles on the road, hours at the office, our lifestyle apparel pays homage to our roots, while bringing style and functionality to our lives beyond the crag.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 11 reviews.
Review topics: ["fit","weight","layer","hoody","base","insulation","side","jacket","activities"].
"I owned my last solution hoody for 10 years and it finally gave out. The new one is just as magical as the 1st. Perfect for early morning adventures and just enough weather proof to keep me warm and dry in the elements. Thanks for not changing a thing."
"The Solution 1. 0 is great as I can wear it almost daily while layering a fleece under it on colder days. I personally prefer lighter insulation in jackets as opposed to heavier, but I could see owning the Solution 2. 0 as well. That said, I am really enjoying the versatility of the lightweight 1. 0. Nicely styled and well designed for ease of movement. I'm 6'1" 170lbs and size Medium was perfect for me."
"This piece keeps me dry and also warm during my ascension. Well done and functional!"
"Super comfortable at a fantastic price. Great for hikes when temperature changes radically from start to finish."
"These are my initial impressions of the hoody after having it for a couple weeks. Ive been using it around town on cool fall mornings and evenings as well as a few chilly hikes. It does a pretty good job insulating while the fleece side panels allow it to vent as activities get more intense. The medium fit seems good and tru to size for me 5'8 175 and a bit on the longer torso/arm side for my hight. Hood fits well and keeps the chill out pretty well. I haven't climbed in it yet, but did try it on under my climbing helmet and it seems to work. Would be a little restricting over my climbing helmet unless I unzip it a bit. I'm looking forward to using it more as a mid layer this winter for skiing, ski touring, and ice climbing. This will be my go to mid layer while coaching kids this winter on the free ride ski team. I really recommend this to anybody looking for a good active insulation layer for cool weather activities or if you just want a nice layer to wear out to the local watering hole. Black Diamond gave me this free product to try in exchange for my honest review"
"i haven't taken this into the backcountry yet, but I've worn it on cold windy days biking and at the beach. I've been extremely impressed with the breathability for a synthetic fabric, it was able to warm me up very quickly on a cold windy beach day. I plan to keep this in my pack when touring most days this winter. really excited about using this daily. (disclosure: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. )"
"Note: Product Provided by BD for review. The Solution 1. 0 is pegged as a midlayer for winter activities. Unfortunately, Its not cold enough for my furnace of a body to really test that out yet. So I took it on some trail runs along the water on some chilly Seattle days. Its perfect active insulation, while still being breathable thanks to the fleece panels. The synthetic insulation means that I do not have to worry about it getting wet from precip or sweat, as I can just wash it after. Overall, its just really comfy, especially the pockets, which are well places for a very relaxed stance. Really eager to test this out on the snow this winter"
"Having just received this product, I have only worn it in my everyday activities, but am hopefully optimistic for its performance in the technical terrain. Nevertheless, this hoody has already become my go-to lightweight outer layer for the cooler fall weather. The nylon shell and woven side panels have a premium feel and are very comfortable on the skin for long periods of time. The stretch provided by the side panels makes the hoody feel less constricting and adds more freedom of movement than a typical down-insulated jacket, especially with overhead movements. The side panels also provided more breathability, which I am excited to put to the test this winter during ski tours. The Medium fits me well at 5'9 175 lbs for my daily use. I prefer tighter fitting base and mid layers during technical activities and could probably size down to a Small for this fit, especially with the added movement of the side panels. The hoody is very lightweight and can easily compact down to a small size. While the product description states that it can stash into the front chest pocket, my experience has been that it is one of the hand pockets that has the reversible zipper for stashing."
"I was searching for a synthetic down jacket for summer / wet conditions and found this hoody! There's not many great other options and I'm really glad I found this one. It has INCREDIBLE fit (all of BD's clothing fits tall, athletic builds), has great pockets, and a really good tempurature-regulating design. It's great for summer in the alpine where you don't want to carry bulky down jackets but need a solid warmth down layer. Also, I am always a fan of the tundra color, thanks!"
"This is a light weight and lightly insulated jacket with breathable side panels. Somewhat reminds me of a thinner version of my Arc’teryx Atom. The fit is decent and not super athletic. The large seems true to size. The green color is great to have an option that is not some hyper bright, glow in the dark color that everyone seems to make these days. My only real minor gripe is it is a little more shiny than I like and that it’s not windproof but the side panels don’t make that possible so it was expected and never claimed to be."
| Size | Chest | Hip | Arm Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34 - 35.5 in 86.5 - 90 cm | 33.5 - 35 in 85 - 89 cm | 33.5 in 85 cm |
| S | 36 - 38 in 91 - 96.5 cm | 35.5 - 37.5 in 90 - 95.5 cm | 33.5 in 85 cm |
| M | 38.5 - 41 in 97.5 - 104 cm | 38 - 40.5 in 96.5 - 103 cm | 34 in 86.5 cm |
| L | 41.5 - 44.5 in 105 - 113 cm | 41 - 44 in 104 - 112 cm | 34 in 86.5 cm |
| XL | 45 - 48.5 in 114 - 123 cm | 44.5 - 48 in 113 - 122 cm | 34.5 in 87.5 cm |
Designed to fit slim to the body for an athletic, low-profile fit without restricting mobility and accommodating base layers or light midlayers.
A classic universal fit with comfortable ease. May feature slight body shaping, but predominantly straighter fit that will accommodate midlayers more comfortably.
Generous through the body for a casual loose-to-oversized fit without shaping. Designed for comfort, it accommodates heavier mid-layers.
Measure around the chest/bust just under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
Measure from the center back of the neck, across the shoulder, and down the arm to the wrist.
Measure around the widest point of the hips.
Measure around the narrowest part of the waist.
