Tarn Down Jacket - Women’s

Size & Fit Guide

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Color
Mtn Berry
Glacier
Grand Red
Black

Updates for Fall/Winter '24 - more relaxed fit, updated shell fabric, XXL size, and internal drop in pockets!

Time for a snack break next to a scenic mountain lake? Setting up shelter for the night? This ultralight puffy is the perfect outer layer to seal in warmth on your next outing.

The Katabatic Tarn is designed from hem to hood to provide a superior warmth-to-weight ratio, and is sure to become your go-to puffy for lightweight adventures. Check out all the features and details in the tabs below.

    • Women’s specific fit
    • Zippered hand warmer pockets
    • Internal drop-in pockets
    • Adjustable, drop tail hem; extra length in back to ensure coverage
    • Single-pull, two-way adjustable hood
    • Elasticized cuffs
    • Zipper chin guard
    • Ultralight, flexible, and durable #5VS YKK front zipper
    • Pertex Quantum fabrics; shell made from recycled yarns
    • DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish repels moisture
    • RDS Certified 850+ fill power ExpeDRY down
    • Internal box wall construction on top of hood and shoulders, with no external stitch lines: increases water resistance, heat retention, and durability.
    • Sustainability: Thoughtfully designed and built to be ultralight, yet durable so it will stay out of the landfill longer. Recycled shell fabric.
    • Imported
  • Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large
    Total Weight 9.1 oz 9.7 oz 10.3 oz 11.2 oz 12.1 oz
    Fill Weight 3.0 oz 3.2 oz 3.5 oz 3.9 oz 4.2 oz
  • Responsibly Sourced Down

    Like many of our customers, we at Katabatic Gear are concerned with the environmental and animal welfare impact of our products. We are dedicated to a responsibly sourced, and very high quality product, just like our down supplier, Allied Feather and Down. They are certified through both the bluesign® and Responsible Down Standard® programs.

    850+ Fill Power ExpeDRY™ Down

    We use the highest quality 850+ fill power ExpeDRY™ hydrophobic down. This down has been treated to provide additional resistance to unwanted moisture. In conjunction with our highly water-resistant shell materials, ExpeDRY™ provides extra peace of mind, and dries faster than untreated down if it does get wet.
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    Pertex Quantum Eco Ripstop (20 Denier, 1.2 oz/yd)

    The best fabric you’ll find for the shell of an ultralight down jacket.
    1. Protects your down from the elements
    2. Keeps your insulation loftier: Lightweight, soft, breathable, and downproof
    3. Reduces demand for raw materials: Eco version of Pertex Quantum is made from recycled yarns and maintains the fabric’s advanced performance qualities

    Pertex Quantum Taffeta (20 Denier, 1.0 oz/yd)

    This Pertex Quantum plain weave makes for a silky soft liner fabric on the inside of our down jackets. We get tons of customer feedback stating that it’s the most comfortable performance fabric to ever brush up against them – not as clammy or crinkly as other fabrics.
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    Sustainability


    Why yes, we do think it matters. It matters a lot!

    From the fine details to big picture goals, we know our decisions about materials, partnerships, and daily operations can have far reaching effects outside this building. Climate change affects us all. It is personal. We have more progress to make, but here are a few ways we currently prioritize sustainability.
    1. Reduce demand for raw materials
      1. We build our jackets with fabrics made from recycled yarns (Pertex Quantum ECO).
    2. Reduce the use of harmful chemicals
      1. Our fabric and down suppliers are bluesign® approved, so we know their processes and technologies are monitored and certified to minimize impact on people and the environment. All of our down is also RDS® (Responsible Down Standard) approved and certified to be ethically sourced.

    While Katabatic Gear is committed to making UL gear that exceeds your expectations, it is equally important that we minimize our negative impact on the planet and its occupants. Whether it’s a special place in the backcountry, or the city you live in, we want to do our part to maintain healthy land, air, and water to keep this a comfy home for all. Though ours is not a perfect plan, we will continue to search for ways to improve our sustainability efforts, and minimize the impact of our operations on the planet.

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Customer Reviews

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Sheila Kennedy
Tarn Review: Brooks Range AK

Recently took my Tarn jacket for 7 days backpacking in the northern Brooks Range/AK. Loved it! Well designed, lightweight and kept me warm outside in 24 sunlight when temps dipped into the 20's. Comfortable enough to be worn as a cosy extra layer in my sleeping bag. Seriously functional design, great style, color. I'm 5'-10", 142 lbs and between M and L in Katabatic sizing. i went with the large and appreciated the longer sleeves (that most women's jackets don't provide) but the waist was a bit too roomy, tho maybe with winter gear that space will fill in. The Tarn is well priced for a jacket ranks in the upper 1/3 of all down jackets in this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ceVWWwGTdc1KcTkIQFWscILPtA2pbgpq0UQQIq1D6gE/edit#gid=0 If you are looking for something light and warm for backcountry pursuits, look no further.

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Lacramioara

Love it. It is the 2nd one. I lost first one and missing it so much I ordered the 2nd one. First jacket I ordered it through GGG. Ultralight and keeps warm in my hiking as middle layer. Very satisfied.

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Michel
Warm and light weight

Love the fit and the fabric. I’m always cold but this jacket keeps me warm. Brought it on a 3 week back packing trip and it was the perfect layer for early morning or evenings when it hit cold.