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Millet Belay Device Jacket - Men's - 2009 BCS
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Millet built the Men’s Belay Device Jacket for the devoted belay slave looking to stay warm while his partner flails all over his project. This lightweight puffy features a pass-through hand pocket that gives you direct access to your harness and belay device for feeding rope in frigid conditions. An adjustable hood and drawcord hem help you hunker down, and the dual-zip front zipper lets you keep your device outside the jacket for active ice and mixed climbing. Millet stuffed this jacket’s lightweight Pertex shell with fluffy PrimaLoft Sport insulation to warm your stationary body and included a compression stuff sack for easy packing when it’s finally your turn to climb.
- NOTE to US Customers: Our Millet garments display the European size on the label. When ordering, please select your normal US size from the drop-down menu. Please view the sizing chart if you have questions.
Bottom Line: Belay from the toasty confines of this puffy jacket.
Talk shop with all the gear freaks out there: ask 'em questions, upload/browse photos, and give your 2¢.
If I buy a large will I have enough room for a base layer and
If I buy a large will I have enough room for a base layer and a microfleece or at least the fleece? I am 5'10" and 175lbs. I want this jacket really bad.
edit, just ordered it and it's the last Blk Lrg! I'll report back a review soon. Taking it Bishop as soon as it gets here!!
By: jimmy C
November 23, 2009
I'd guess you'd be fine in a large - I'm a little taller and wear a large. You can always return it too...Backcountry is great about that kind of stuff.
By: knanier
November 23, 2009
just too big for me
By:
carclimbs
July 5, 2011
Tried to sneak away w a men's size...fail. The jacket is lightweight and warm. Returning and using Patagonia Micro puff in its place.
How small does this jacket pack down? i.e. how big is the stuff
How small does this jacket pack down? i.e. how big is the stuff sack when the jacket is packed?
Thanks
By: surprisevalley
October 30, 2009
My size large Belay Device Jacket stuffed in it's sack. Just sold my car so I had a few large bills lying around ;-)
By: jimmy C
December 1, 2009
Good SYnthetic
By:
jimmy C
December 6, 2009
Just came back from Bishop trip and it just happened to be what the locals call "January weather" the low was 9 degrees. Crazy arctic winds were blowing and I felt fine. Jacket worked well. Didn't do any belaying which didn't matter because it does not have the belay pass thru pocket. Bummer cuz it was the selling point for me. That is the only thing that is making me consider returning it and trying maybe a high down fill perhaps. This jacket works well in 30-40 degrees as an outer layer though. Just thought i was getting the belay aspect.
2 Comments Last Comment: December 13, 2009 by: jimmy C
By: jimmy C
December 13, 2009
I am starting to feel the same way of the fit myself. I just purchased a softshell and it is too big to go underneath it. It is a good jacket, but I may try a hoodless jacket since softshell has a hood.
By: pec100446639
December 8, 2009
I was bummed to find the absence of the same described pocket. Wack. Not a huge fan of the fit either.
Does the hood have a drawcord? In the photos it does not look
Does the hood have a drawcord? In the photos it does not look like it does.
By: cfs2540853
October 10, 2009
Yes there is a drawcord. The hood adjustment is on the back of the hood. the cord seems to cinch up around the back of the head. hope this helps.
By: jimmy C
November 30, 2009
No hood adjustment.
By: Andrew
October 10, 2009
Nice
By:
Alex King
April 15, 2010
I want to give this 4 1/2 stars - this jacket has become the warmest thing I own, and works perfectly as a belay jacket anywhere from cold crags to snowy summits. The main problem is in the advertising - it doesn't have a pass-through pocket unless you are willing to do some surgery, and I'm not. Otherwise, it works great and won't let you down.
could this be worn effectively skiing
could this be worn effectively skiing
By: jacob thetford
May 25, 2009
The shell of this jacket its really lightweight .. but really thin as well so i'm thinking it might not withstand a hard fall or getting stuck with a branch
By: Tonatiuh Fernandez
January 12, 2010
Yes. Most definitely. The tag shows that this offers some water resistance. It has a DWR coat on it.
By: jimmy C
November 30, 2009
yes, for a very cold day, i would wear a layer underneath.
By: Valerie Gershenoff
August 26, 2009
Fantastic Jacket get one you will not regret it!!
By:
Tonatiuh Fernandez
August 21, 2009
Haven not tried this in really cold weather .... yet.... but will update review as soon as i do
construction pays attention to details, outside shell its light so it might not be the best for hard falls on snow
The material is great, soft to touch, light, warm, compressible and comes with a stuff sack, i'm so happy i gave a try to this jacket as i was not going to buy it but decided to give it a try (i got the yellow one) so if you are looking for a light jacket, with good quality construction, not puffy, warm and extremely good looking ... look no further... give this a try :)
Actually, my boyfriend wears his with a Black Diamond Half Dome helmet and it fits just fine. Please do not be deterred from the comment from the Backcountry guru, unless Steve can let us know what helmet does not fit.
By: Valerie Gershenoff
August 26, 2009
It is a pretty small hood, unless its a smaller helmet, I don't think it will fit well.
By: Backcountry.comGearGuruSteveH
February 25, 2009
Good quality jacket
By:
cfs2540853
November 13, 2009
This is a good quality jacket and fits well. It is an XL and I am 6'0 and weight 230 pounds and it fits perfect! The only minor drawback is the zipper. Since it is a European made jacket, The zipper is on the left instead of the right, making it a little awkward to try and zip if you are use to the zipper being on the right. Kind of like trying to write with your left hand if you are right handed. The hood may be too small for anyone who wants to wear a mountain climbing helmet. Other than that, it is a very good quality jacket.
so, is the size s(mall) here an actual m(medium). I would look
so, is the size s(mall) here an actual m(medium). I would look for a m in European size
By: tauss1692729
February 5, 2009
Yes, a US men's size small is equal to a European men's medium.
Using the drop-down box, you would select your US size, but when you get the item the tag will state one size larger.
By: Darksider
June 2, 2009
great product
By:
M Roedahl
February 20, 2009
A really good product and a bargin. Light and durable - perfect for base and outer layer
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Millet Belay Device Jacket - Men's
Millet Belay Device Jacket - Men'sjust too big for me
Tried to sneak away w a men's size...fail. The jacket is lightweight and warm. Returning and using Patagonia Micro puff in its place. more...
Good SYnthetic
Just came back from Bishop trip and it just happened to be what the locals call "January weather" the low was 9 degrees. Crazy arctic winds were more...
- Material:
- Pertex Microlight (polyurethane)
- Insulation:
- PrimaLoft Sport
- Pockets:
- (exterior) 2 hand, (exterior) 1 chest, (interior) 1
- Hood:
- yes
- Weight:
- 21 oz
- Recommended Use:
- Belaying, mountaineering