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MontBell Ultralight Tec Down Jacket - Men's - 2009 BCS
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Designed for cold alpine environments but just as well suited to cold nights in camp and walks to the pub, the MontBell Men’s Tec Down Jacket is the solution to your cold problem. Light and compressible 800-fill goose down cranks up the heat, and the ultralight shell fabric features reinforcement panels and a weather-shedding DWR coating. MontBell also included a stuff sack for compact packing.
Bottom Line: It’s all about the down.
Talk shop with all the gear freaks out there: ask 'em questions, upload/browse photos, and give your 2¢.
Stuff Sack
By: Justin Reynolds
October 15, 2010
The material on the jacket does seem thin and I was not brave enough to test its limits myself ... But the stuff sack is made of the same material and it seems very tough ... tougher than you would think ... Its packs up nicely
What Size Should You Get?
By:
Justin Reynolds
January 28, 2010
This is a really great jacket if you are looking something that is super light ... and REALLY warm ...
***PRICE***
You are really paying for the lightness because you can get the quality and warmth elsewhere for cheaper but it is going to cost you in weight. Educate yourself on down "fill power" before you buy and its advantages / disadvantages over synthetics.
***COLOR***
The color of this item is very deceiving in a lot of pictures so make sure you do a search on google for "montbell sunrise red" and look at the color to make sure you like it ... I love the color but it is NOT red ... It is kinda a red version of burnt orange or something
http://www.montanatest.com/tr-images/174a.jpg
***QUALITY***
The shell of this jacket is VERY thin so do not get this if you plan to put extreme wear on it ... I'm sure its lifetime is very long but I wouldnt test it too hard.
***SIZING***
I am 6ft 170lbs with extra long arms and bought the medium and the large ... The medium was a little short on the arms (a normal occurrence for me) and very tight on the torso when zipped. It was a no brainer to go with the large ... these jackets run small so order up a size if you are 'in between' ... I can actually wear a medium in a lot of jackets (arc teryx soft shell is medium and a perfect fit)
***OTHER QUESTIONS***I read a lot about this jacket before I bought it and here is some additional information that people seemed to be missing:
The black area is a little thicker and more durable material.
Yes there is down in the black areas too.
Thanks for reading!
Hello - can anyone tell me if this jacket has a shiny finish
Hello - can anyone tell me if this jacket has a shiny finish to it? I'm wondering the body of it, specifcally in the gunmetal color, has a shiny/wet finish ala The North Face Diez. Not able to see this jacket locally.......Thanks
By: mark4e1058252
September 14, 2011
Thanks Ryan, appreciate the info!
By: mark4e1058252
September 15, 2011
I have the gunmetal color ant it's a little shiny, but I wouldn't call it a shiny jacket. Its my favorite jacket for layering and looks pretty good by itself too.
By: Ryan Hamilton
September 14, 2011
First Thoughts
By:
gwillimj2066602
June 6, 2011
The coat is very light and packs very small; it is exactly what I was looking for as an extra layer to carry with winter hiking/camping. I am not sure if it would be a daily wear coat for me, as it is designed to be very small/light rather than built for daily use from first glance.
I am 5'11", about 175 pounds, I'd say athletic build with fairly wide shoulders and normal arms. I ordered both a medium and a large and the medium fits me perfectly; it is snug and the sleeves are long enough. The large was just too big for my tastes.
Does anyone know how this compares with the NF Thunder Jacket?
Does anyone know how this compares with the NF Thunder Jacket? Preferably actual experience. I don't have anywhere to try on the MB jacket:(
By: Mark J
March 28, 2011
Super Short Sleeves
By:
Matthew Agarwala
February 3, 2010
Montbell sizes are horribly inconsistent. I'm 6'1 200 pounds and the large in this jacket fit perfectly in the body and torso, but the sleeves were just barely past my elbow. The UL Down Inner Parka by montbell, which weighs 4.7oz fits me perfectly in large.
Does anyone know how much down is in this jacket? I wish that
Does anyone know how much down is in this jacket? I wish that outdoor companies would list that! Telling me it is 800 Fill Power does not tell me how much down is in a garment. Mini-rant over, sorry.
By: Sean Hilliard
March 10, 2011
From another distributor's website for size medium:
* High quality 800 fill power hypoallergenic goose down
* 15-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon shell & lining
* 50-denier nylon taffeta for reinforcements
* 100-wash rated Polkatex® DWR treatment
* DWR Flat coil zippers
* Size: S/ M/ L/ XL/ XXL
* Color: GM(Gunmetal)/ SURD(Sunrise Red)
* Weight (size med): 11.3 oz.
Fill Weight : 2.9 oz.
By: Mark J
March 28, 2011
By: Anonymous
February 3, 2011
not crimson for the tide?
I know the montbell sizes are off so here we go again,,, I am
I know the montbell sizes are off so here we go again,,, I am 5'8" and weigh 175-180# which should I get the large or med? anyone know which would be the better fit???
By: Shane Aubuchon
October 4, 2010
Hey I am 6' and 175 and I actually ordered both the medium and the large and I tried them both on ... WITHOUT A DOUBT GET THE LARGE
The medium was way too snug on the torso, and I wasn't even layering.
These MontBell jackets just run a little smaller, so if in doubt DEFINITELY SIZE UP. Also my arms are long and the medium was a little short on my arms.
Pictures make this jacket look like it may be big, but it is really just because it is so puffy.
Check out my review on this page and my picture of me wearing the large.
By: Justin Reynolds
October 15, 2010
size, tag
By: Justin Reynolds
January 29, 2010
I ordered both the Large and the Medium in this jacket and WITHOUT A DOUBT you should size up if you are 'in between' ...
If you still have doubts, you may want to call a reputable outdoors store (doesn't have to be near you) and get their opinion also.
The Large I have fits about like my medium Patagonia, ArcTeryx, North Face ... etc
First Class Jacket
By:
davaloff
August 5, 2010
I love MontBell's gear - really well made and designed to do what is advertised. Very lightweight jacket, sizing seems fine to me, I think some people are just a little odd in how they are put together, cannot blame a company for that. You can always send it back even though you have to pay for shipping. I think the durability of this jacket may not be great but it does not really sell itself as such. Adjustable cuffs is a plus, adjustable waist is a plus and some tougher material in abrasion areas all combine for a great jacket. I would not use it for bushwacking....but as a warm down jacket for backpacking or walks on cold days - absolutely!
1 Comment Last Comment: October 15, 2010 by: Justin Reynolds
By: Justin Reynolds
October 15, 2010
I believe this person is right about the durability not being the highest on the market. If you want something durable that you want to wear in all weather conditions while bushwhacking, look elsewhere. If you want something SUPER SUPER warm and SUPER SUPER light, this is the way to go.
However, this jacket isn't something you have to worry about tearing every time you put it on either. This is an outdoors company and this jacket is made for the outdoors.
is there down in the reinforcement panel sections? or this entirely
is there down in the reinforcement panel sections? or this entirely removed in those sections?
By: Garrett Bradley
December 10, 2009
There is down and these sections and I believe that it is equally as lofty.
By: Justin Reynolds
January 28, 2010
There is down in the reinforced section of the jacket. However, these sections are not nearly as lofty as the other sections of the jacket.
By: Sam
January 10, 2010
800 Fill Power
By: Justin Reynolds
January 29, 2010
You may want to read a little about Down Fill Power before you buy a down jacket.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fill_power
Good warmth, good price
By:
Larry Behm
March 29, 2010
This jacket fit well and is perfect for stuffing in a daypack. Great under a shell. Shipped very quickly.
Design2
By: Justin Reynolds
January 29, 2010
Lightweight & warm. Durable?
By:
Grossnickle
December 3, 2009
MontBell makes excellent lightweight jackets. I especially like their Alpine Down Jacket and vest. This jacket has an exceptional amount of very good fill (800-fill), but I worry about the 15D airtight nylon. The tag on the jacket states that the shell is downproof, but will probably leak down soon. I would rather carry 2oz of extra durability in the shell.
Design
By: Justin Reynolds
January 29, 2010
Change me.
Out of Stock
2009 Model No Longer Available
We have a lot more Men's Down Jackets than that
Men's Down JacketsWhat Size Should You Get?
This is a really great jacket if you are looking something that is super light ... and REALLY warm ...
***PRICE***
You are really paying more...
First Thoughts
The coat is very light and packs very small; it is exactly what I was looking for as an extra layer to carry with winter hiking/camping. I am not sure more...
- Material:
- [shell] 15D airlight ballistics nylon; [reinforcement] 50D nylon taffeta
- Insulation:
- 800-fill down
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- water-resistant
- Pockets:
- 2 front, 2 internal
- Hood:
- no
- Weight:
- 11.3 oz
- Recommended Use:
- mountaineering, backpacking, alpine climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime