BlackOvis Anchor Point 800 Fill Welded Down Jacket and Pant Live Field Review

[Hans]

I received my jacket yesterday. 5'-8" 175 lbs and the Medium fits really nice with enough room for a thick fleece underneath. The cut is nice and doesn't seem restrictive at all.

 

[Ross]

Last weekend had another chilly 1 hr ride in on machines a long day hiking and a good night in the tent to recover.....I’m finding that wind is blocked pretty well by the shell, down and maybe the baffle design....i Will post up some comparisons on my kuiu down pants bought last fall....but so far these are getting a very good rating..on both the jacket and pant.

 

[Howard Mee]

I agree with both previous comments.
The coat seems to cut the wind better than I expected. I still haven’t been in gail force winds yet.

Update on the pants.
Typically, for me, outer layers that fit over regular clothes are bigger which means the crotch is too low and restricts movement while hiking, or rips out. That hasn’t been the case with the Anchor Point Pants so far.

More to come.


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[Idaho4x4Bronco]

I'll be ordering these before season based off of the review, keep us posted on durability and thanks for the review!

Could you leave some sheds for the rest of us though

 

[Ross]

Little comparison of the kuiu super down set I purchased last year and the Anchor point set.....at the bottom the Anchor point set offers some velcro to seal in heat, the face fabric of the kuiu is heavier, both have ykk zippers, both offer stretch at the hips with Velcro, they both have hand pockets, only the kuiu has a zipper in front, both offer a baffle design and the loft is very similar..for sizing I wear a large in both and are true to size

 

[Howard Mee]

[mention]Ross [/mention] How does the Anchor Point vs Super Down compare for noise when material rubs on material? Like when your arms rub against your ribs.

The Anchor Point is more quiet than my Canis Alps Hooded Down. Canis has their BTL, which makes it pretty bullet proof but just a little louder than the Black Ovis. (I know I’m splitting hairs here but I still hunt mule deer in the timber)
Thanks


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[Ross]

Did a little comparison on the noise between the two, I can say they both say ”animals if you hear this swish swoosh sound better run quick” they both make the same sound would not recommend attempting to sneak with any of this gear unless it is hiding the cc from the mrs

 

[MuleDeerMike]

How do the pants compare in warmth to kuiu super down pro?

 

[Howard Mee]

I’ll be bear hunting this weekend.
Hope to get some more Non-domestic use out of these. I’ll share pics and thoughts when I get back.


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[Rhansen]

Can anyone comment on sleeve length? I’m a knuckle dragger....

 

[Howard Mee]

Can anyone comment on sleeve length? I’m a knuckle dragger....

What’s your question [mention]Rhansen [/mention]?
Do you want my sleeve measurements and photos?
Whatcha looking for? I’ll try to help.


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[Rhansen]

What’s your question [mention]Rhansen [/mention]?
Do you want my sleeve measurements and photos?
Whatcha looking for? I’ll try to help.


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Just curious if the sleeves run longer.
Like for Instance, most of first lite clothing there sleeves tend to run long.
If the sleeve length is true to size then I know it would be too short for me

 

[Howard Mee]

I often have the same problem. My arms aren’t longer than average but my chest takes up a lot of space and sleeves tend to ride up my forearms. I’ll try to take some measurements and photos.


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[Ross]

How do the pants compare in warmth to kuiu super down pro?

Would say they are very similar the face weight of the kuiu May give you another 5-10% IMO preventing a little bit more wind intrusion loft they are very similar......another day on the machine yesterday for two hours....my lab said he wants a set

 

[Matt G.]

Seems legit. Just received mine today. Unfortunately not cold here to test buy really nice. This is my first light weight puffy.

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[Howard Mee]

I had a chance to use the Anchor Point on a heavy, wet, snow day. They’re right, it isn’t water proof
It did, however, dry out quickly and easily and I wore it the rest of the evening.

No zipper issues. They haven’t eaten any fabric yet.
The coat fits under my rain coat really well. It’s a fairly tight fitting rain coat, but the Anchor Point maintained its loft.

Neither the pants nor the coat have ripped it torn.
I’m extremely impressed with the “crotch fit” of the pants. I can easily step over down fall without ripping out the crotch.

I understand that extra features require higher prices, but I wish the coat had pit zips.
Even in the cold wind and snow, I got waaaay too hot hiking and it wasn’t hard hiking. We were literally walking an older logging road. I zipped down the sides of my pants. It worked great.
The coat though, especially with a pack on, torched my like a marsh mallow. I know that the gear isn’t designed for hiking and it’s designed for sitting and glassing, but if I could have vented with pit zips it would have worked.
I think the coat has the quality to make armpit vents and the additional cost worth while.


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[Robinhood21]

I had a chance to use the Anchor Point on a heavy, wet, snow day. They’re right, it isn’t water proof
It did, however, dry out quickly and easily and I wore it the rest of the evening.

No zipper issues. They haven’t eaten any fabric yet.
The coat fits under my rain coat really well. It’s a fairly tight fitting rain coat, but the Anchor Point maintained its loft.

Neither the pants nor the coat have ripped it torn.
I’m extremely impressed with the “crotch fit” of the pants. I can easily step over down fall without ripping out the crotch.

I understand that extra features require higher prices, but I wish the coat had pit zips.
Even in the cold wind and snow, I got waaaay too hot hiking and it wasn’t hard hiking. We were literally walking an older logging road. I zipped down the sides of my pants. It worked great.
The coat though, especially with a pack on, torched my like a marsh mallow. I know that the gear isn’t designed for hiking and it’s designed for sitting and glassing, but if I could have vented with pit zips it would have worked.
I think the coat has the quality to make armpit vents and the additional cost worth while.


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Great review! I’m going to have to pull the trigger on these I think!


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[Howard Mee]

Just curious if the sleeves run longer.
Like for Instance, most of first lite clothing there sleeves tend to run long.
If the sleeve length is true to size then I know it would be too short for me

The sleeves haven’t been riding high. They stay right at the wrist. Even after tying my shoes or similar stretching.

The Anchor Point sleeves don’t compare to high end coats like the Canis Alps Hooded Down jacket (about twice the price). But I haven’t had any issues with the Anchor Point.

I’ll try to take pics and measurement here soon


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[Matt G.]

I wonder if spraying outside with dwr spray would help repel the water a little...

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[Howard Mee]

I wonder if spreading outside farmer with dwr would help repel the water a little...

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Probably. If I remember right... Black Ovis didn’t use DWR when they made the coat because the welded baffle interfered somehow? Don’t quote me. But aftermarket dwr spray? I’ll look into it. I’ve never used it. I’ll most likely just wear my rain coat, but worth looking in to. Thanks


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