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Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Down Jacket - Women's
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Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Down Jacket - Women's
The Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket surrounds you with 650-fill down for the coldest possible conditions this winter, and is cut specifically to fit the female form. Mountain Hardwear's most popular down jacket, the Sub Zero SL is cloaked in Conduit SL—the company's proprietary water resistant, breathable fabric, allowing you to wear the Sub Zero SL skiing in drier climates and cruising around town while those fat flakes pile up. A little moisture poses no problem for this sweet jacket. The seams in the baffles are not sewn-through, much like a high-quality sleeping bag. This means there is no true separation of the insulation at the seams, so you stay warmer and more comfortable, without the cold spots common in sewn-through down garments. The hood is detachable, and the fleece-lined collar and hand pockets keep you extra comfortable. An interior mesh water-bottle pocket is super handy for backcountry excursions, and of course, Mountain Hardwear's quality is legendary—there are few companies that match their excellence.
Bottom Line: From town to the backcountry, down is the call for ultimate warmth.
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I'm 6 feet tall with long arms but slim...do you think the sleeves will be long enough, or should I buy a men's?
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I'm 5.10 with long arms- I got a medium and the sleeves are long enough. You however are a bit taller than me- the W's L (33 inches)might fit you- otherwize, the men's M is one inch longer in the arms at 34 inches.
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By: Mwilson (5)March 15, 2008
I love this jacket, but can't find one that fits just right. It's super warm, very lofty, and comfortable. I typically wear a size 10 on top, and the small was pretty roomy considering. I tried the XS and it fit well in the body, but was too short in the sleeves and a bit short in the torso. All in all, this jacket is tough and ideal for low temps, but not very flattering if that's your main concern.
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By: Julia Niles (6)March 12, 2008
Wow. This sucker is warm! For the size (it compresses quite small) this thing really packs in the BTU's. There was a cold snap up in the Canadian Rockies while I was on my ice climbing trip. I couldn't manage sitting in a coffee shop with nothing to do but write reviews for another day- so I went for it. At minus 18 C, this thing is KEY apparel for the belays. Even following my fellow torture lover, I wore this jacket happily- and forgot my pain for a few brief moments . . . until I had to get back on the sharp end.
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By: Anonymous (2)March 11, 2008
Great coat; VERY warm; well-constructed. I bought it to work in the Arctic, but it does fit on the large side. I'm a medium-build and usually wear a small or a medium (women's). I called before ordering and was advised that this fits on the large side, but the small was still too big. I think that the sleeves would be too short on the XS.
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By: Anonymous (1)February 20, 2008
Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Down Jacket(Women's) is a solid quality down jacket. Living in Norway is cold in the winter, and this excellent jacket keeps me warm both when I´m out in the woods as well as walking in the city. The shape is perfectly made for girls.
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By: Kibo (1)January 30, 2008
I love my Mountain Hardware Sub Zero jacket. On my way up Kilimanjaro I used it every evening above 3500meters. And on summit night it kept me nice and warm in -10 degrees Celsius. On "normal" cold days back home (between -5 and 5 deg C) its almost too hot! Gotta love it!
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By: frinkler (2)January 14, 2008
I got the Tiger color jacket. Great color.It looks just like the color on a striped tiger. I got a size Large .( I am 5ft 5 in. tall and around 160 lbs ). The major gripe is what a few others have mentioned, and that is the coat needs to be a tad bit longer .It just barely covers the rearend.
The warmth factor is wonderfull. I have worn it in 20 degree windy winter days since I have gotten the coat. . If you have short sleeves on under the coat , the sleeves of the coat get alittle cold inside against your skin but the rest of the coat is toasty. when I wear one layer underneath including long sleeves , the coat is perfect.
The hood of the jacket is oh so warm also.
The wrist / hand elastic openings could have been alittle bit wider to give more room for the wrist part of the gloves to fit in but oh well. The zipper is easy to start and runs very smooth. all in all the coat is a smash!!
do not know how it will do when washed but special instructions came with it. I read another site about the washing and it said to use powder soap and a front loading washer. No agitator.
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By: luvkaimono (2)January 14, 2008
This jacket made me sweat from the moment I put it on! It is incredibly cozy. My only complaint is the sizing. I am 5 foot 4 and 108 pounds and the size small was HUGE on me. If you are petite, be sure to go with the extra small!
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By: Stanley Magidson for Barbara (1)January 1, 2008
Deliciously warm, easy to ski with, on the coldest mountain in Quebec-Tremblant. The color, Tiger, attracted everyone's attention. I now have three Sub Zer0 SL Hooded Jackets!!
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By: Anonymous (2)December 12, 2007
Got this for my wife. She absolutely loves it. Mountain Hardware rocks!
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By: adbLA (0)May 22, 2007
I get *really* cold really easily. This jacket worked wonders. I thought it was too warm for skiing (though with fewer underlayers, it actually worked out ok). When just hanging out, the jacket keeps you at a perfect temp. XS fit well (I am 5'0", 100lbs) and it is not nearly as bulky as other brands. Downsides: hard to start the zipper; and the hook and loop closure at the top closure bothers my chin (though cutting it down with scissors seemed to help).
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By: Lizilla (1)April 29, 2007
Awesome. I love this jacket. I keeps me warm or hot, it as if the down can read my mind. It was a bit pricey but, totally worth it. I think it is my favorite piece of gear right now. My fav part about it is the zipper actually, it NEVER gets jammed, really smooth.
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By: khumbu (2)February 10, 2007
This parka is awesome. It has great features (inside water bottle pocket, fleece-lined hand pockets), and is really warm. It kept me dry and warm in really cold weather climbing, and kept out the wind. The Subzero is a relatively inexpensive (compared to other brands) down parka. Buy it -- you won't be disappointed.
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By: grapefruit (2)January 19, 2007
i love this coat overall. its very warm, the internal pockets are great, and so is the zip off hood. complaints include lack of butt coverage and it could be tailored more for women (it tapers in at the hips - sort of boxy)
still - its one of the few I've found that don't make my petite frame look like a house.
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By: Kimberlymae (7)January 17, 2007
Light weight, warm, and water proof in mist, drizzle, and wet snow. You'll want a waterproof taped seam shell in a downpour -- which is pretty much how this jacket is advertised. Interior pocket can hold a 1 liter bottle or 2-liter bladder, though there's no easy way to route a drinking tube. Fleece lining on the inside of the collar and pockets is a luxury touch. Detachable hood and the water proofing are what make this jacket a step up from MSR's standard down parka. Wish it came in more colors. Had to settle for black. Women's small fits a 5'2", 125 lb petite woman perfectly.
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By: Meenaloca (1)January 15, 2007
I live in Hawaii and have family on the mainland. Every year around the winter holidays I leave 80 degrees of paradise for about 3 weeks. That 3 weeks has always been a time of freezing my buns off. But freeze no more with the sub zero SL hooded jacket. It truly became my paradise away from paradise, a little warm retreat in the snow covered mountains and also running errands in town. I LOVE this jacket and recommend it to anyone needing a packable summit jacket or just a dependable winter jacket. I'll never leave the islands again without it!
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By: MsNWAlaska (1)December 28, 2006
This jacket is great!! The weather is -18 degrees outside and you wouldn't even realize that it was that cold. The hood when put on keeps you nice and toasty, it does shut out the noise. Super great jacket!!
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By: PixelChick (1)December 13, 2006
this jacket rocks. just poofy enough to keep you roasty, but compressable enough to stash. and oh yeah, it's way warm.
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By: Gross Venediger (6)November 28, 2006
My wife loves the Sub Zero. In 20 degree temps it feels like you're wearing a heater. Not tested in temps lower than the 20's. Fits into a stuff sack smaller than a loaf of bread. Highly recommended.
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By: Wisconsin Girl (1)November 14, 2006
I love this jacket. It's comfortable and looks good too, until you put the hood all the way up and close the front flap. But then you don't care because you're a toasty mummy!
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Tech Specs:
Material:
[shell] Conduit SL, [lining] Nylon taffeta, [insulation] 650 goose fill down
Down Fill:
650
Hood:
Yes
Pockets:
2 fleece-lined hand, 1 interior stash, 1 chest zip
Waterproof:
Super water-resistant
Recommended Use:
Backcountry, alpine climbing, general winter wear
Warranty:
Lifetime (manufacturer defect)