DOwn Jacket with Hood
I am in the market for a down jacket with a hood. Just wondering what everyone out there recommend?
I am leaning towards the Montbell Alpine Light Down Parka.
http://www.backcountry.com/montbell-...ka-mens#review
I purchased the Montbell UL Down Parka earlier this month. 9.6 ounces with stuff sack. I wore it on a couple of occasions for walks around the neighborhood at around 30-35 degrees and felt very warm (with just a t shirt under it). I guess which one to buy depends on the conditions you expect to encounter and how it will be used. I purchased mine for the John Muir Trail in late August-mid September for use at stops and in camp (not while hiking). I expect it to be fine for those conditions.Originally Posted by tucker0104
Check out the Go Lite Clearance closet. I just got a BEartooth jacket (no hood) for a pretty significant discount. If you can wear an XL they have a good price on the bitterroot
I am mainly buying mine for in camp and would like a hood. Thanks for the suggestion though.
The bitterroot has a hood.
This question is like asking about a car with a radio.
You are going to get answers all over the place unless we know: what your planned use is, what your price range is, and if weight or warmth is your primary concern.
The MB Alpine light is a great jacket for use around camp in early spring and late fall. It is not a full on winter parka and is too heavy and too warm to carry in the warmer months. I love mine for what it is.
I can layer it for winter in the east. Price isn't really an issue. Warmer months I have other coats I can bring.
The Alpine Light Parka is very nice for the price. I have a Western Mountaineering Hooded Flash jacket which is pricey but terrific, and paired with a Montbell UL Down Inner vest works pretty well in NC/VA in the winter -- though in serious cold I have an big old down jacket from Sierra Deigns that weighs a ton and is warm into the single digits.
For a single winter jacket I'd want to look at the WM Meltdown. 6.5 ounces of 850 fill down. That's a lot of warmth.
Makes a good Southern winter jacket down to around zero.
DOwn Jacket with Hood
Also love my montbell ul down parka...great alone to about 40 deg... Very light and packable
Well then you can't really go wrong with the MB.
Although if money is not an issue, I would look at their new Mirage parka. It is lighter, uses box construction, and actually has more down. 5.3 oz of 900 fill compared to 4.3 of 800 fill. Total weight of 12.8 oz compared to 14.7 for the Alpine light parka.
I have a Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody. It is probably my favorite jacket. It's synthetic, but thats the best thing ever when you get it wet. It weighs 14 oz. O2gearshop.com usually has Patagonia stuff cheap.
I own this. Love it. Would buy it again.
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I'm getting the Mountain Harwear hooded Ghost Whisperer. It's 7 ounces and the lightest I could find with a hood. It gets good reviews and seems perfect fort needs.
*for my needs
I would _not+ suggest the GoLite Bitterroot if you're using it for layering. I don't know if you can tell from their pictures, but it's pretty big and lofty and does very well on its own, but I can barely fit an outer shell layer over it, and I have the medium. It's an absolute beast at keeping me warm and feels like I'm wearing a cloud, but I wouldn't call it a versatile piece in a layering system.
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I got a hooded down jacket at Sears on clearance for $30. I is soft, lightweight and packable. Similar to any high dollar name brand but probably not as durable in the long run. It is an Under Armour brand jacket. There are lots of good clearance deals this time of year if you have time to look for them or 'happen upon them' as I did.
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