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Enough bullshit lightweight down jackets
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Why does every down jacket I look for have to be this ultra light-weight bullshit? I want a down jacket that has some serious abrasion resistance.. Every once in a while I see a boulder bro with the right stuff but I can't find any. I'm tired of ripping my downy passing through boulders at joe's. I don't give a f about weight. Any suggestions for jackets without this ultralight weight shell bullshit? |
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DAS PARKA |
Forever Outside wrote: Yea.. I want DOWN! I got no body fat so I need something that's at least 800 fill |
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If you're not worried about weight then don't get a down jacket. or get this |
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My mountain hardware SubZero jacket is super warm and super tough. It has survived many years of bouldering abuse. |
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Layer up! do a thick zip up jacket that you can get from anywhere for cheap. Layer it with an old shell. Yeah, it's not down, but it's warmer I think and could potentially cost no money if you have old jackets lying around. Currently, I use an old bouncing souls sweater and then an old marmot shell that's lost all it's water resistance (cause it's very old). |
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RAB has plenty of burlier jackets https://rab.equipment/us/mens/insulation/insulation-type/down/show/all |
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Yeah, I'll echo the statement above. If you're not concerned about weight just get a jacket with synthetic insulation. Usually cheaper and more durable outer material. |
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The current La Sportiva Cham 2.0 down jacket is warm and burly. Nothing light weight about it and it has an amazing hood with a fleece lined collar that is super warm and comfortable. |
Rudy Peckham wrote: I'd say this one, which is $400, is the closest to my subzero. http://www.mountainhardwear.com/mens-glacier-guide-down-parka-1616581.html?cgid=mens-jackets-insulated&dwvar_1616581_variationColor=073#start=0 It's specifically advertised as having a durable exterior, which is the same as mine. |
ben jammin wrote: The North Face L5 Down jacket from the first year they relaunched Summit Series (when everything was grey). Maybe second year as well. Burlier face fabric than most down jackets out there. Packability on that bad boy sucked but was way more burly than most belay parkas |
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Pertex? |
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Yeah, I really like my old version of the Montbell Frost Smoke because it has more durable fabric at the high wear areas (shoulders, elbows/forearms). The new version that is being sold now did away with that unfortunately. |
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Anyone have the MHW Nilas or Phantom jacket? How's the shell on those? |
ben jammin wrote: The Nilas is somewhat hefty, but not what I would consider “robust”. The Phantom is very thin. |
Nick Votto wrote: Word... 'preciate it. Valiance Jacket looks good if this Pertex is burl dog Anyone got a Pertex shield jacket and attest to durability? Also, I know it says regular fit but so does my Patagucci down sweater and my small is pretty slim. Slim or no? |
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Get a softshell and put a warm layer underneath |
ben jammin wrote: Cabellas, not for lightweight pussies and bullshit |
ben jammin wrote: I've worn my Das Parka out of need once, in minus 10-20 degrees F. It was enough. Go down if you feel the need but the Das works wonders. |
