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Mountain Hardwear
Nilas Down Jacket - Men's

4.714285714285714 out of 5 stars
56 Reviews

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Why We Like The Nilas Down Jacket

When we need to hunker down from brutal weather high in the mountains, we turn to the Mountain Hardwear Men's Nilas Down Jacket for lofty warmth that we can count on. The precedent-setting Q.Shield Down 850-fill insulation is infused with a permanent water-resistant treatment that allows the down to stay warm and lofty in wet and humid conditions. The active fit is specifically designed to be used with tools, harnesses, packs, and the like.


Details

  • Lightweight down jacket for high-altitude climbs
  • AirShield Elite 15D ripstop blocks the wind
  • Q.Shield down retains maximum loft even when wet
  • Baffled construction eliminates cold spots
  • Insulated hood keeps a low profile while active
  • Hand pockets stash snacks or cold fingers
  • Buttery soft wrist gaskets lock in the heat
  • Item #MHW006N
Material
AirShield Elite (15D nylon ripstop)
Insulation
850-fill down
Baffle Construction
box
Fit
regular
Length
hip
Center Back Length
30in
Hood
yes, insulated
Pockets
2 hand
Claimed Weight
1lb 6oz
Activity
mountaineering, climbing
Manufacturer Warranty
lifetime

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 56 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 0 reviews
2 Stars - 1 reviews
3 Stars - 2 reviews
4 Stars - 9 reviews
5 Stars - 44 reviews

Fits True To Size

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2 out of 5 stars

March 1, 2022

Loud

Familiarity:
I returned this product before using it

Seems warm and well made but it has a layer of material that is crinkly and loud. I don't think I could stand to be in the hood for more than 2 minutes.

Monica H
5 out of 5 stars

October 15, 2021

Love this jacket!

This is truly an excellent jacket! Best down jacket I've owned. Have not experienced any issues with the zipper as some reviews have stated. Would absolutely buy again and probably will.

Nate
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 1, 2021

Awesome Jacket!!!

Just got this jacket after returning The North Face Himalayan Down Jacket because it was to puffy and had no side pockets. The minute I tried The Nilas Jacket on I knew it was infinitely better. The fit was better, it looks good, side pockets where they should be, and very cleary the warmest Jacket I have owned. I bought last year's model at half the cost, so you just can't beat the price. But most importantly, based on the only negative reviews I've seen, the zipper is not an issue AT ALL. I sincerely don't know what anyone is talking about, I specifically tried the zipper 30 times right away because of the reviews, zero issues at all. No snagging, no sticking, no problem getting it zipped or unzipped. I never, never write reviews but felt I had to for the jacket quality and to address the zipper. It's possible they replaced the zipper since the reviews, but I don't thinks so, still the gray YKK, and it works just fine. This is the best winter jacket I have owned, and the large fits my 6' 3" 195 lb frame perfectly.

Nate
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 20, 2021

This is perfection!!!

Have one for 3 years keeping me warm and light in all my winter activites. Just bought another one

Raf
mountainhardwear.ca

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.ca

5 out of 5 stars

September 7, 2021

Great Jacket

An awesome design at a reasonable price. I've used this coat for belaying on cold ice climbs in Colorado, as well as summit days in the Cascades and on Denali. The Nilas is very warm with great loft while remaining light weight. Keep in mind that the jacket runs big, but if you're planning on layering this is a non issue.

Tate
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

5 out of 5 stars

August 9, 2021

Buy it now

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:
L
Height:
5' 8"
Weight:
175

Lightweight, warm, fits great. And no issues with the zipper.

joseph O
4 out of 5 stars

July 28, 2021

good size choose, feels just right

haven't tested on the outdoors, I normally use size L for jackets for layering with an M size was perfect for layering, I can have a polar, down jacket and a soft shell bellow the parka but it feels short and would love some more room and more movement freedom, the main zip is a little problematic

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Rick
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 13, 2021

Insane loft, yet light and compressible.

This thing has insane loft, yet is very light and compressible. Warmth to weight ratio is rediculious. Zippers were reported as being poor, and they're not fantastic, but not as bad as they could be. I don't care though, I'd buy it again. I was a L on the size chart (5'11" 175lbs, athletic build with size 30 pants and a 44" chest) but got an M. It's perfect. Fits nicely over just a base layer but also sufficiently over mid + shell as a belay parka. Planning to use for mountaineering here in the PNW (Hood, Baker, Rainier, Adams, etc...)

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David
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

4 out of 5 stars

May 10, 2021

Good Jacket

The jacket does fit large. I am 5′ 7/170cm, 154lb/70kg with 40 inches chest. usually in between S and M but for Nilas S fits me perfectly (Layer1: T shirt L2: long sleeve, Layer3: proton LT synthetic insulation, Layer 4: beta AR shell, Layer 5: Nilas). The zippers are extremely hard to use but are actually from YKK and looks decently weather resistant... I once spent 2 minutes straight with no gloves on and still couldn't even zip the main zipper up. Got this jacket at 50% off so I can live with an inconvenient set of zippers. Warm is very subjective but I will say that this jacket has a very good loft and good compressibility and the cut is good for layering without compressing the cloth you have underneath it. One issue mentioned in other reviews is that the shoulder part is not as loft since your shoulder is directly compressing the down. Also there is one line between the hood and the body that is completely sewn through. Both of these are true but I dont feel it after layering properly.

Hurricane
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com

4 out of 5 stars

March 24, 2021

High quality, runs a little big and awful zipper

Selected this jacket for winter walks on days when it too warm for my North Face 800 fill Himalayan parka. First Mountain Hardwear down jacket that I have bought. I am impressed with the quality, the down fill is ample and the stitching top notch. I do think gussets in the armpit would help but my Medium Size jacket is a little too big for me so arm movement is not a problem. The exterior pockets are deep, no need to worry about objects falling out. Wind protection and warmth in 20 degree weather is excellent and the hood is ample and warm. The worst feature of this otherwise excellent jacket is the zipper. It is a cheap plastic that defies zipping at times. Part of this is that there is no flap between the zip and the material, the material bunches obstructing the zip. This should be an easy fix but is very annoying when trying to zip up with gloves on. Should have been a 5 Star but gets 4 owing to the inadequate zipper.

OhioRiverMan
mountainhardwear.com

Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com