Eddie Bauer - Peak XV 2.0 Suit - Anyone used it

https://www.eddiebauer.com/p/38832347/men%27s-peak-xv-2.0-suit?sp=1&color=Pimento

Isn’t this the suit Adrian Ballinger and Corey Richards used on everest for an ascent with no supplemental O’s? If it worked for them I’m sure it’s good to go...

Rick Charity wrote:

Isn’t this the suit Adrian Ballinger and Corey Richards used on everest for an ascent with no supplemental O’s? If it worked for them I’m sure it’s good to go...

Rick - Yes it is.  But, sometimes manufactures might have a suit little more specialized for a particular person, adding more down, etc.

True for some sponsored athletes the brand will make them a one of a kind item for a trip - but I believe that Adrian and the other guides specifically test and design the mountaineering gear that Eddie Bauer makes and puts on the market. 

abandon moderation wrote:

I haven't used it, but I did buy a MicroTherm 2.0 jacket and wasn't impressed by the quality of it. Loose stitching, etc.

Mountain Hardware makes an 8000m down suit as well (I have used the 8000M jacket) that you can easily get a discount on (PM me for details). 

FWIW, this is serious overkill for something like Denali though (unless it's winter).

Is Mountain Hardware Absolute Zero Parka an overkill for Denali or the suit?

Have you looked into Marmot? Their stuff is great in my experience and they make excellent expedition parkas that would fit the bill for denali. 

I have the Peak XV jacket. I don't climb snowy mountains, but as far as build quality the jacket is very well made. Burly material, good fit; it feels as high quality as any of the comparable pieces I looked into. I've had it for a year and it is not leaking any feathers and the zipper is still working smoothly. It is also ridiculously warm. I cannot imagine doing anything active in the thing; it'd have to be seriously cold, but for keeping warm while sitting around it is great. Perfect for night bouldering in the winter when I wanna climb in a t-shirt, but be cozy between burns without having to layer a bunch of stuff.

Nilas and compressor pants were my exact setup. Would use that setup again. Only wore pants on summit day. Only wore the nilas while not moving above 14 camp and on summit day. Had an atom lt on for most of the trip. 

Jake wander wrote:

Nilas and compressor pants were my exact setup. Would use that setup again. Only wore pants on summit day. Only wore the nilas while not moving above 14 camp and on summit day. Had an atom lt on for most of the trip. 

Jake - Which parka did you use?

Piotr 123 wrote:

Jake - Which parka did you use?

Nilas

If anyone one is looking to buy one I have a size small and selling it for 600 brand new

If anyone one is looking to buy one I have a size small and selling it for 600 brand new