* NOTE: The Ventus Active Hoodie is designed for use as a midlayer or active piece. It should fit close to skin, with just enough room for a base layer or light shirt beneath it.

** If your high hip measurment is bigger than your chest measurement, we recommend sizing up.  

Men's Ventus Sizing Chart
inches
cm
X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large 3X-Large
Chest 35 - 37 37.5 - 39.5 40 - 42 42.5 - 44.5 45 - 47.5 48 - 51
Sleeve 33 34 35 36 37 38
Women's Ventus Sizing Chart
inches
cm
X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large 3X-Large
Chest 30 - 32 32.5 - 34.5 35 - 37 37.5 - 39.5 40 - 42 43 - 46
Sleeve 29 30 31 32 33 34
Waist/High Hip 23.5 - 25.5 26 - 28 28.5 - 30.5 31 - 33 33.5 - 35.5 36 - 39
Chest (A)
Sleeve (E)
Waist/High Hip (B)

Lift your arms slightly and measure around the upper back, under the armpits, & across the fullest part of your chest.  

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Measure from the ball of the wrist to the high point of the shoulder, usually where the neck meets the shoulder.

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Measure around the lower back & torso, directly across the belly button, or 1 inch below the belly button.

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Ventus- named from the Latin origin word for ‘wind’, this lightweight insulated active hoodie vents incredibly well all while maintaining its static insulation properties.

  • Ultralight Weight & Packability: At just 7 oz, the Ventus is half the weight of other comparable insulated hoodies. This mid layer can do more for you while weighing less & packing down to the size of a grapefruit.
  • Body-Mapped Breathability & Reactive Warmth: This is enabled through perforated armpit vents, targeted insulation placement, and actively breathable 3DeFX insulation. 3DeFX stretches with you as you move, allowing more heat to pass through when you need to vent. When not in motion, the insulation maximizes loft for more warmth. Stay the perfect temperature regardless of your activity levels!
  • Motion Oriented Design: Not only does the insulation stretch with you, but the durable 2-Way Stretch Nylon will also give you freedom of motion for a wide range of activities.
  • Simple With Style: The sleek design, subtle branding, and athletic fit all contribute to a versatile hoodie that looks good in any application. 

For backpackers, mountain bikers, snowshoers, & adventurers on the go, The Ventus Active Hoodie is a must-have. Experience the outdoors more comfortably with the insulated outdoor hoodie that offers warmth without the weight.

7 oz (Size Medium)

Features:

3DeFX Insulation that stretches with you and creates maximum loft and warmth

20D Ripstop Nylon is durable and keeps the hoodie ultralight

Body-Mapped Insulation Placement allows the hoodie to vent more for the areas of your torso that are typically the hottest

YKK 1/4 Zipper allows for easy on and off and increased venting

Perforated Underarm Vents are one of the most breathable areas on the hoodie, giving you max comfort

Drop Back Hem that keeps you covered whether you are sitting or on the move

Stretch Cuffs make sure the hoodie fits well while giving the hoodie a simple, sleek look

Insulated Hood moves with your head without blocking vision 

Lightweight coatings allow the Ventus to also act as a wind breaker and stay water resistant

Thumb Loops help you keep your sleeves from bunching when you are laying another jacket over the Ventus Hoodie

Hidden Inner Pocket allows you to easily pack down the hoodie while not in use

Athletic Cut gives the hoodie a sleek appearance

Subtle Branding is unobtrusive and gives the hoodie a sleek appearance

Technology:

  • Insulation: 25 g/m2 3DeFX active stretch insulation
  • Shell Fabric: 20D Ripstop Nylon DWR treated
  • Inner Fabric: 20D Ripstop Nylon
  • Color: Black, Blue, Olive
  • Gender: Male, Female
  • Zippers: YKK
  • Fit: Athletic - the Ventus should fit fairly close to skin. You should only be able to wear a base layer or light shirt beneath it.
  • Tall Size Fit: tall sizes are approximately 2 inches longer in the sleeves & 2 inches taller in the torso.
  • Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise

Cleaning: Machine wash cold, use mild detergent, airdry


Note: This product is intended for severe wet conditions. Some variants contain PFAS chemicals.

Layering Collection: Kinetic

Layering Category: Active Insulation

Product Care

Your Ventus Active Hoodie is a high performance piece of gear. It needs some extra attention to keep it performing at the highest level.

Please read through the care instructions below to ensure that you care for it properly:

Before Washing

  • Never wash your jacket in a washing machine that has an agitator.
  • If you cannot follow either of these prior instructions you should hand wash your jacket using the detergent and drying process described below.


The Wash & Dry Process

  1. Use a mild detergent like Dreft (for babies) or Nikwax (for technical gear).
  2. Choose Low Spin or Delicate wash.
  3. Choose Cold Wash & Cold Rinse.
  4. Hang dry until the jacket is completely dry.
  5. Then loft and redistribute your insulation in the dryer by running it for 10 minutes on low or no heat with 3 dryer balls.


For more information on caring for your gear please visit https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/care-guide-faq

 

3DeFX Technology

Four types of spiral-shaped fibers are intertwined to give 3DeFX insulation more loft and stretchability than traditional microfiber synthetic insulations. This insulation stretches with you as you move, allowing heat to escape & keeping you at the perfect temperature!

When active, your body motion stretches the tiny coils of fiber in the insulation.  As the coils are stretched (much like trampoline springs,) the 3DeFX insulation is less lofty & more heat is allowed to pass through. 

As soon as you stop moving, those tiny insulation fibers coil back up and create maximum loft in the insulation.

Basically what this means is that you get a warmer insulation that weighs less & helps regulate temperature.

Features & Capabilities

We've made sure to add all your favorite features to maximize warmth, utility, coverage, and design. The features of the Ventus Active Hoodie will allow you to adapt to many different types of adventures!

Additional Details

View these video resources for more details about the Ventus materials, insulation, features, & design.

Ultralight Stretch Technology

3DeFX™ Insulation

Utilizing the new innovative3DeFX Insulationwe were able to create a hoodie that weighs only half of what other traditional insulated hoodies weigh while retaining high warmth value and active body-mapped breathability!

More Warmth, Less Weight

Weighing just 7 oz, the Ventus is warmer than any traditional cotton or fleece hoodie.

At the same time it's also incredibly breathable when you need that instead!

the Ventus vs others

Here's how the Ventus compares to other popular warmth layers.

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Terry Cosgrove
Love this layer!

Bought the Ventus Active Hoodie for an upcoming hike in Patagonia this month. The layer is very light and keeps me warm on cool and windy days.

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KK
Second Ventus♡♡♡

OutdoorVitals- we love your HIGH FUNCTION gear!!
This is our 4th
Ventus Active Hoodie (s)purchase .
We literally wore out out first 2.
Keep up the Good Science of/Art of- the great gear!!
Happy😁ODV clients

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Tao Matthews
Big and Tall? (Read this)

I recently bought the Ventus Hoodie, and it is perfect for me.. I am 6'6" 275 lbs with broad shoulders, and I have no issues getting in or out of the 3XL that I bought. The fit is snug, with only slight tightness when moving my arms across my chest. The hoodie performs as designed, venting away excess heat as I move. It is warm, but not hot. I regularly wear the Ventus to work, in a physical job, where I am on the move constantly. I have also used the Ventus hiking in beautiful Marin County both as a mid-layer and as an outer-layer. In both cases the hoodie performed as flawlessly.. * I do wish that the Ventus had even rudimentary pockets of some kind..

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Joshua
Ventus hoodie is perfect

I may be biased because I love everything OV but this hoodie is now my go-to, especially in these 40-50F evenings. If you have ever been into OR or REI stuff, you will love OV and will appreciate the price point and quality. Cheers!

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Brian Ashby
I now own 3!

I freakin' love OV products and the Ventus is one of my favorite ones. Obviously if I own three of them. A definite go to for me!