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MontBell Extremely Light Down Jacket - Men's

MontBell Extremely Light Down Jacket - Men's

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MontBell Extremely Light Down Jacket - Men's

Forget fanciful names inspired by Himalayan peaks; the Montbell Men’s Extremely Light Down Jacket tells it like it is. At a wispy 5.7 ounces, this ultralight down layer provides high-loft warmth for demanding climbing, skiing, and backpacking applications. Stuffed with feather-light 900-fill goose down, the Extremely Light Jacket packs down to nearly nothing and fluffs up easily when a frigid gust hits the belay. A DWR-coated Ballistic Airlight shell brushes off snow and light drizzle, and the included stuff sack helps it disappear into your pack when you’re on the go.

Bottom Line: Extremely light and filled with down, hence the name.

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Rating for this product: 5

Super light and super warm...

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3 days ago

This jacket is incredibly light. It comes with a stuff sack that seems to be made out of the same material as the jacket. It is feather light. I wore it at camp in the morning and nights, with only a base layer underneath. The temperature was in the mid-to-high 30's and low 40's. I stayed very comfortable. No complaints what so ever from this product. Mont-Bell hit the nail on the head with this one.

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Can you layer a down jacket? if its used as middle layer, moisture

Can you layer a down jacket? if its used as middle layer, moisture from the base layer will kill the insulation right? I mean the moisture from base layer has to go thru the middle layer to get to the breathable shell .. no ?

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October 2, 2009

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My .02 from a hiking perspective...regardless of my mid-layer, i try to manage my sweat levels. In a hiking situation going uphill, i usually have my base layer and hardshell on. If i start to get hot, i open the pitzips or front-zips. At rest at the top of a climb, i break out my insulation. Downhill, depeding on temps and exertion, i manage my sweat through the zips or adding/removing my layers.

I agree that your sweat might hinder downs effectiveness, but you're talking about quite a bit of sweat to wet out your inner jacket to dampen the down. Before it gets to that point, i would open my zips or even remove the down if possible.

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October 3, 2009

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I'm 5'10", 160lbs.,athletic build and usually order

I'm 5'10", 160lbs.,athletic build and usually order medium shirts and jackets (40 reg.). Would I be a medium or large in this jacket?

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June 29, 2009

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agreed, I am 5'11 170 and average/large build and use a medium and it fits just fine. All montbells are a little short, but in terms of the shoulders and arm length, its perfect.

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July 1, 2009

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medium!

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June 29, 2009

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medium!

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June 29, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Where have you been all my life!

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February 11, 2009

This is one of the best investments of all my gear! It runs a little short on length, so you may not wanna wear it "out and about". I'd recommend going up a size with this. For 20 degree weather all I need is a shirt underneath and this and I'm good. For windy days or rain use this bad boy under a waterproof layer/jacket and your good to go! Packs away into a small stuff sack, saving you a lot of room and weight. You'll think twice about packing a bulky fleece when you have this as an option. You will not be disappointed.

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Dude on the Far Left

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May 30, 2009

My buddy, McBride, used this thing while thruhiking the AT and it kept him alive and warm more than once.

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does this have a baggy fit cuz normally montbell products are

does this have a baggy fit cuz normally montbell products are pretty slim fitting

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May 25, 2009

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Agreed with Barry, however, there are no front pockets.

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June 18, 2009

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This jacket is a no frills insulation piece. Outside of the front two pockets and zipper to keep it closed, this jacket is for ultralight enthusiasts. That said, the cut is not baggy. At 5.7 ounces, MontBell uses only enough materials to cover your body and keep it warm.

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May 30, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Great jacket!

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December 23, 2008

I got this jacket as an insulation piece for a long term hike starting Feb. However, I went snowboarding and I left my gear at my parents house so I used this. I had this jacket, a waterproof shell, and a simple cotton long sleeve shirt on and was WARM even at 14 degrees F. If I laid in the snow without moving for an hour I am sure I would have gotten cold, but I was very happy and even surprised with the amount of warmth. Incredibly light weight, isn't bulky but is a little puffy (which gives enough dead space to keep you warm.)A few feathers have come out but that would happen with any down item I presume. The only one semi small issue I have is there are no pockets. That is fine since I would use it as insulation underneath something anyway.

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Summit of Katahdin - End of the Appalachian Trail

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June 10, 2009

Two on the sides are extremely lights and the one in the middle is the thermal wrap

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How do you guys feel about the lack of pockets and have you guys

How do you guys feel about the lack of pockets and have you guys run into any durability issues?

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March 22, 2009

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Howdy,
I've used this basically every day for 4 months on my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. I will say, it was unfortunate that there aren't any pockets, but if you want pockets, the therma-wrap has them and is a tad bit warmer. It's not as light, but thats the one my buddy uses and he loves it.

As for durability, I've stuffed it in the sack and pulled it out everyday and there hasn't been any issues. The only issue was a little burn hole -- but that was my fault.

Awesome jacket, I HIGHLY recommend it if you need to save some ounces and don't mind no pockets.

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May 16, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Everything I expected

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July 29, 2009

Super light, warmer than you would think based on weight (5.7oz.) The medium fit my 5'10", 160lb. frame perfectly with enough room for a mid to exp. weight base layer. Length is fairly short but that's the way I like it. Do be careful around campfires and overhanging branches though as this seems to be a fragile jacket (actually, I would call this a sweater). Who needs pockets anyway. A great garment as I continue my quest to lighten my load in the woods. Top shelf MontBell!

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do you have any Short-sized down jackets? I wear a Medium, but

do you have any Short-sized down jackets? I wear a Medium, but the inseam on this jacket is 34" which is too long for me...I wear around 30-32" only...thanks.

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December 30, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

Worth the Money!

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December 29, 2008

Outstanding jacket and good value. It weighs (and packs to) almost nothing and kept me warm on a trip to the Alps with temps in the 20's. Pair this with a lightweight waterproof shell and you probably won't need anything else for most endeavors.

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Messing about at 10,500'

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July 28, 2009

Messing about on the rock at over 10,500 near Fifth Lake, Big Pine Lakes in the Sierras.

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Alot of great reviews about the Patagonia Down Sweater. How

Alot of great reviews about the Patagonia Down Sweater. How does this compare? Anyone know? Thanks,

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December 10, 2008

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Montbell uses 900 fill, while Pata uses 800 fill down. Montbell is probably not as warm - it weighs 1/2 the amount. Its also a tight fit and has no pockets, and utilizes sewn through construction. I use the ex light as a summer alpine jacket where it will probably dip to 40 degrees. Size up - I wear a M in most montbell jackets and I needed a L in this jacket.

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December 15, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

Old Man Winter been Shot in the Head

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November 12, 2009

Fist things first, I an not a sedentary nor skinny guy and I keep my metabolism up if possible.

My test run was with two layers of IceBreakers and this down jacket.

That said, I took the jacket out for a whorl, it was about 7 C or 45 F. It was so light I hardly knew of it. It broke a hard wind around me, and twas extremely comfortable.

The temperature dropped to near 0 and after driving 20 miles I noticed I didn't have any heat in the car. The only reason I noticed this is because I did not have my down shoes on. "/

The color red does draw the attention of those in camouflage, those on harleys and depraved womem all smiling sharply as I walked by.

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Are all the montbell down jackets utilize sewn through construction?

Are all the montbell down jackets utilize sewn through construction? If not, can you tell me the type of construction used? Ie. Baffled..etc..

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November 12, 2008

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Perusing Montbell's website, the following Montbell down jackets use box construction: Alpine down jacket; Permafrost down parka; one-piece expedition suite. The rest use sewn-through construction. If you are worried about it, go with one of their synthetic insulated parkas. I recommend the U.L. Thermawrap Parka.

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January 7, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Packs down softball size

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May 30, 2009

Super light, unnaturally warm, durable, windproof, packs down to a softball. This jacket is just retarted.

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how does it compare to the the Marmot Zeus in bulkiness and

how does it compare to the the Marmot Zeus in bulkiness and durability?

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November 5, 2008

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The MontBell is a lighter weight jacket than the Marmot Zeus. It does pack down smaller & is as durable. The Extremely Light Down Jacket does fit a little more snug so you might want to consider ordering up one size.

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November 19, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

Somehow

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October 18, 2009

they appear to have shaved an ounce off of their previously light weight jacket....this one is down to 5.7 oz! No pockets, no frills...perfect for winter desert belays or Canadian Rockies summer belays....of course you would not want to try and climb in it....I love the weight in terms of strapping its self contained bag to my harness, would also consider it a mid layer ski and ice climbing opt.

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Hello, wich is the exactly weith of this jacket in size large,

Hello, wich is the exactly weith of this jacket in size large, Tanks, Eduardo.

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October 23, 2008

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Eduardo, The large weighs in at .40 lbs.

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October 23, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

Light as a feather, warm as toast

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July 28, 2009

I'm 6'1" ~155lbs (an athletic build in other words) and the medium was a perfect fit.

This jacket is a revelation - weight, including the stuffsack, was an even 5.7oz on my digital scales after a couple of moderate trips. How often does an item measure up so exactly? It's warm as can be - temperatures close to freezing and I was still warm as toast at camp. When compared next to my old zip neck thermal L/S top - it's nearly half the weight for multiple times the warmth. This jacket is a no brainer for those wanting freedom from weight.

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Is this jacket bulky?

Is this jacket bulky?

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October 10, 2008

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Absolutely not. This jacket insulates great & it packs down to almost nothing. Extremely lightweight.

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November 19, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

layering brilliance

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September 30, 2009

i'm reviewing the men's but i have the exact same jacket for myself in women's. we live in EXTREME cold and need any advantage we can get. this jacket's superlight/superthin yet warm qualities are goign to be a stellar leg up. it will fit under anything without bulk. wore it recently during a freak snow at 12,000 feet under a windstop fleece and was nice and toasty.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] 15D ballistic nylon 
Insulation:
900-fill goose down 
Hood:
No 
Pockets:
None 
Waterproof:
Water-resistant 
Core Venting:
No 
Weight:
5.7oz (162g) 
Recommended Use:
Alpine climbing, skiing, backpacking, mountaineering 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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