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An ultralight insulator made famous on belay ledges worldwide.

When your partner has been on lead for the last hour and you’re huddled on a tiny, frigid belay ledge in the middle of a snow storm, give thanks to Patagonia for the Men’s DAS Parka. This lightweight puffy features a weather-resistant shell and high-lofting PrimaLoft One insulation that keeps you warm even if it gets wet. The oversized hood fits over all types of helmets, and the two-way zipper lets you get at your belay device while keeping the jacket zipped. Large handwarmer pockets and interior mesh pockets store your chilly hands or water bottles, and Patagonia included a stuff sack for when it’s time to climb.

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5 5

Christopher Columbus

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Have used this for about 4-5 winter seasons, couldn't be happier. Use it for cold weather belay duty on ice and always throw it in the pack as an emergency layer on any winter adventure. Good fit over layers, hood goes on nicely over climbing helmet. Appreciate the ability to zip up from the bottom for better harness exposure. Relatively light and packs down nicely to hang off the harness or stuff in a pack.

4 5

Ryan Hamilton

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This is super warm and really bright! I dig the bright orange color. I'm 6'3" and got an XL. The size is perfect to go over a couple of mid layers. It's fantastic as a belay jacket for ice climbing or any time you're belaying when it's cold. Would be nice if the hood had some adjustment, but it's not bad.

4 5

Ryan Hamilton

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Just got this a week or two ago so it's the new 2013 model. It is super warm and the fit is great. I'm 6'3" 190lbs and the large works great as a belay jacket. I can fit my mid-layers underneith without it feeling too baggy. I don't love the elastic cuffs, but that is the only thing I don't like about the jacket.

5 5

Lyle

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Great cold weather piece. I'm 5'11" 170 lbs and the medium is great. The fit IS roomy, but it makes sense when you are throwing it over all your other layers.
I put it on when ski mountaineering to conserve warmth when I stop for lunch/anytime, or when belaying a partner in cold weather. Will keep you warm even when wet, as advertised... so clutch! The inner pockets are great to dry out gear or allow your food to rehydrate in the cold, and it makes a nice pillow at night.
Once you've relied on it you'll kick yourself for not getting one sooner!

Will make your day!
5 5

Arthur Debowski

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  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I've been looking for the perfect synthetic parka to suplement my Patagonia Down Parka (that I've had since about 2006) for adventures that may be a bit wetter. The DAS lives in the bottom of my ski pack when I'm out touring. I stuck with my normal Patagonia size, Small, for my 5'10 165lb. frame. The DAS has some extra room built in so it fits over everything I'm wearing. That is exactly what I was looking for. My intended use would be the following: I wear some light softshell pants, an R1 Hoody and my Arc'teryx Beta FL shell while I'm out touring. That setup is perfect when you are on the move. But as soon as you stop for lunch or whatever you start getting cold fast, and out comes the DAS. I just toss that over the top of everything and munch on my sandwhich while staying warm. Perferct.

Jeff Hartman

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I am 5'11" and 185lbs. I just received the medium DAS and the new model (2013) must be a different cut because I felt like a sausage with my Patagonia better sweater under it. I am returning it for a large.

I like the jacket because of the slightly longer length and that it is a two-way zipper. It could use a zippered inside pocket as well as the one outside zippered pocket. The two inside elastic pockets are huge for whatever you want to keep near your body. The hand warmer pockets are nicely placed and of a good size.

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This version is spec'd at 26 oz but I see...

davedepo

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This version is spec'd at 26 oz but I see it on the Patagonia site at 28 oz (not the 2013) but what must be the 2012. What version is the 26 oz here? Weight (v. warmth) matters!

4 5

Randy Floren

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I love this parka, warm but synthetic, so I can wear it in the rain or the sleet. My only complaint is the hood cordlocks inside the neck....if you wear the parka zipped up but without the hood the cordlocks rub your neck, at least they did with me. Otherwise perfect.

Jeff Hartman

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I found the same. I had to roll the corners of the portion that was near my neck back to stop it. But it only happens when you have it zipped up high but not all the way with the hood back.

Hello...I was wondering the difference...

Smoth03

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Hello...I was wondering the difference between this patagonia DAS parka and the arcteryx kappa jacket are? Which is warmer, more compressable, durable? Which do you prefer? Going to use as an over jacket for winter camping or stand alone when really cold...THANKS!

Ty Nelson

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Smoth,
The DAS is definitely a great jacket, super warm while still being very compressible and packable . A more similar jacket to the kappa, and maybe a better jacket for you would be the new Patagonia Apastron. It's got 200 grams of Primaloft, and a Gore Windstopper shell so it will be the warmest option of all. Super durable as well!

Jeff Hartman

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I tried on the Apastron before the DAS. You have to size up on it. It has a very trim cut in the body but long in the arms. It also lacks a two way zipper. But all the other features are great. One thing to note is that the DAS parka has Primaloft insulation. The Apastron has a different type of Primaloft (Eco). I don't know how it compares in warmth. But I think the windstopper shell will be more durable. I plan on using my DAS with a shell when expecting abuse.

5 5

car1423632907

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  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Some children have "safety blankets", I have the DAS Parka. From spending months on backcountry trips in Patagonia in the pouring just-above-freezing sleet and rain, to emergency bivvying in the high alpine, to ski-touring in sub-zero temperatures, to climbing in icy,whipping wind, to sitting around the fire at camp, and snuggling in my creaky, old, poorly insulated house, this jacket-come-sleeping bag has been my constant, unwavering companion. If I had to own one piece of clothing, this would be it. The synthetic insulation keeps you warm in damp conditions, and regulates heat well. Certainly not the most lightweight jacket, but still my go-to. The large hood fits over a helmet, and the oversized inner pockets are perfect for stashing gloves, hot nalgene bottles, headlamps, snacks, etc etc.

I am 5'10, and bought the XS. Fits beautifully!

Patagonia DAS vs Arcteryx Atom SV

Which...

Josh Allred

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Patagonia DAS vs Arcteryx Atom SV

Which is warmer?

SketchAnchor

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The DAS is approximately 60% warmer. DAS uses Primaloft One which is 5% warmer than Coreloft per gram. At 170g in the torso and 133g in the hood and arms, it has an average of 159g of insulation distribution. The Atom SV has 100g of Coreloft, which equates to approximately 95g of PL1, since Coreloft isn't as warm per g. Final math comes out to approximately 60% warmth difference.

That said, they're both great pieces used for different applications, and the above calculations don't factor in fit, draftiness, etc.

Josh Allred

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Good to know. I am 6'2, 190. What would be a good fit. I hear this jacket runs big! I want it to fit over my action suit (base, mid, hardsehll) but not feel like a marshmellow.

SketchAnchor

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Just saw your response Josh. While I have wanted to love the DAS, the fit hasn't worked for me. If you're 6'2" 190, my guess is that a Medium would be a good fit. It may have slightly short sleeves, however. I'm 5'10" 200 and the Medium is still pretty big for me, with accurately lengthed sleeves but a very large torso. I swim in the jacket, a bit too much in my opinion, making it drafty and meaning I carry too much extra insulation.

FYI, they are updating the DAS for 2013 which should provide a better fit for you. I'd advise waiting until then to see what they produce. However, it will only come in orange and black colors until Summer 2013.

BzBrian

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The DAS Parka does run big BUT it is a parka. Parkas are designed to run big so that it fits over your base layer, mid/fleece layer, down layer, and even shell layer.

5 5

Kyle I

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  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Its not down, but pretty close. Love the big internal pockets. I've used this for several seasons and it still looks great! For sizing, I usually wear a medium in Patagonia, but went to a Large and it fits well over my other layers. I'm 6'2 and 180 pounds.

Can you add country "Taiwan" at Billing...

Chucheng Chang

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Can you add country "Taiwan" at Billing Address?

Dean Whitehead

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Hey there, some manufacturer's don't allow their products to ship to some countries... get with 24/7 live "chat now" folks and find out where Taiwan sits with Patagonia products...

Chucheng Chang

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But my shipping address is USA. My Billing address of credit card is Taiwan.
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Chucheng Chang

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But my shipping address is USA. My Billing address of credit card is Taiwan.
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Thanks for the helpful info, Ty. Your...

danny klingler

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Thanks for the helpful info, Ty. Your response got me thinking, will a small be long enough in the waist and arms or should I be looking at a medium? Again I'm 6'0" with a 71" wingspan fingertip to fingertip.

Ty Nelson

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Sorry for the slow response! Honestly I think a medium would be the way to go. I don't think it will look too oversized or baggy, and I think you'll be really happy with the warmth of the medium vs the small. The extra length the medium will give you in the sleeves and waist will help keep cold air out. Hope that helps!

Hey guys, looking for a bit of advice. I'm...

danny klingler

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Hey guys, looking for a bit of advice. I'm really not a climber or a mountaineering guy or even a skier, but was brought to this site while searching for WARM winter jackets that I can use for cold midwestern winters walking around town. My question is, is this a jacket that will look appropriate in an urban setting, or will I look like I'm on an expedition? Warmth is priority number one to me, but style is also important. I know the DAS isn't going to be the most fashionable coat around, but is it decent looking as an everyday coat?

Second question, I'm 6'0" 155lbs, I'm planning on wearing only one or two layers underneath, and I like my jackets kinda form fitting. With that in mind should I go with a S or an XS?

thanks much!!

Ty Nelson

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Danny,
Great question, thanks for asking. I think a DAS Parka in black would blend in just fine in the Mid West, and is definitely a super warm choice to get you through nasty winters. Between a S and XS I think you should go Small for sure, XS would be too short in the waist. hope that helps!

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Olaf

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Patagonia no longer uses the space age technology silver heat reflective lining found on the older Das and Military Das parka. The interior lining is basic nylon.

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