Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Jacket - Men's - 2010 BCS

sick jacket
loads of pockets
warm and toasty

Hi, This review is for the 2010 model which seems different from the previous versions. It has more area reinforced with tougher fabric in the shoulder and arms. Fit is improved since I believe MH lengthened the cut a bit in the torso. I am 6-2 190 and it fits perfectly over baselayer, fleece and even my softshell but still doesnt feel too bulky or excessively large. I havent tested it but seems like a durable, warm jacket but still light enough for backpacking. It packs surprisingly small! (can be compressed much more than the size of the included stuff sack)

I gave this 5 stars for all the positives. Looks great, warm as heck, and fantastic warmth to weight ratio. The protective covering on shoulders and sleeves is nice as well. My wife's North Face does not have that feature... One thing to note - this rides right at the waist. I am 6 ft tall 225lbs and bought the XL. Fit is great but if you do not tuck in whatever you are wearing underneath - it will show. Great jacket for casual wear. By the way -I give Backcountry.com 6 stars. FANTASTIC SERVICE, I would not buy anywhere else, period. (and i never write reviews)

Very happy with the jacket and the service.

Good quality and quite warm.

This is a decent warm jacket. It is nicely detailed by MH.

However if you are contemplating this jacket you should really jump upto the hooded version. If you need this warm of a jacket you really want the hood. Plus the hooded version has a Conduit shell.

This is really more of an around town jacket in my book. If you really do cold get the hooded. If you want light go for a thinner 800 fill sweater like a Marmot Zeus.

I agree with the previous review. This is my 3rd MHW down jacket. I wore out the Phantom and the lodown. The sub Z is rugged & toasty warm but a little on the bulky side. I’m 5’10” 165 with athletic build and the large fits OK.

I went back and forth on getting this for a while. I finally bit the bullet and made the purchase. Absolutely worth every penny!! Very warm, albeit a bit short for me. At 6' and about 250, a 2XL gets around the equator just fine but a tad short for my liking. Pit zips would have been a fantastic addition but still a fantastic jacket.

I bought this jkt on sale for 110.00.
After buying and returning 2 different RLX Polo Jkts. 2x"s..I found this bargain..Its warm and detailed nicely..If you want more or whatever go spend 200-300.00 ...

Like it, except the down keep trying to escape thru the shell.... feel like i'm shredding and i don't have a dog. therefore, can't return since i'm already wearing it. In rating, i give it a 3 because it looks great, fit well & it's warm (for now)

I just got my 2010 model and I'm not impressed. It does not have the same amount of loft as the same jacket I purchased January 2009. The fit is not as roomy and the overall quality is not the same as my other Sub Zero Jacket. If I didn't have the older jacket, it would be adequate, but in comparison it seems cheap. I'm very likely going to return it.

I have the 2010 model. The warmest jacket I own. I'd probably shop a little more now if I were in the market for this type of jacket. I wish it had pit zips because after shoveling some snow I was soaking wet inside. Its not a long cut in the back. It can ride up like others have said. It compresses down pretty well into a nice little bag if your into this. Its a nice looking jacket. I like the bigger fleece lined chest pocket and handwarmer pockets. Some other brands give you these small non fleece lined pockets which are just a bitch. Overall I'd give this review 4 stars. I dont need/want the hood or I would have upgraded. If it had pit zips this jacket hands down would get over 5 stars. In fact, if MH ever redesigned this jacket keeping everything the same but added nice long pit zips, I'd donate my old jacket to the poor tomorrow and pick up the newer version. Dont give me this "it adds weight bs" just add the pit zips. Overall great jacket though.