Ira. If you are looking for a warm, slightly more technical, down jacket I would look no further than the Hunker Down Parka from Mountain Hardwear. It is a great value and will keep you super warm! I hope this info helps!

Jen. The jacket is made completely of fleece so I guess the answer is... yes. I think what you are referring to is the high loft fleece around the neck. This high loft fleece is around the neck only and not through the sleeves but again the jacket is made completely of high density relatively windproof fleece. I hope this info helps!

Rick. We make a few 3 in 1 jackets that have this zip-in capability but the Ulster Jacket is not one of them. The majority of our products are not zip in compatible but like I said a few of our 3 in 1 jackets would work. I hope this info helps!

mboehnlein. The Tanglewood Pant would work perfectly for what you are thinking of doing with them. The fabric is highly wind resistant, stretchy, and will keep a bit of the weather off. 36x32 = a large/regular... I hope this info helps!

Anodos. The liner in the Masherbrum Mitt is a FULL mitten. It is not the crab claw style found in the Medusa Mitt. I hope this info helps!

Laura. I would say check out any of Montrail's current OUTDRY models. All of the shoes are the same as their non-waterproof counterparts, fit and feel the same, and will keep the weather at bay! For you I would suggest either the Sabino Trails on this page if you need support of the OutDry Mountain Masochists if you need a little more flex in your shoe. I hope this info helps!

bobganser. Unfortunately, we don't sell them in widths. Each last has a slightly different feel to it and I would say that most of the shoes would register around 'C or D' on the width scale. I have an overall lower volume foot with a wide forefoot and a narrow heel and Montrail has always fit me well... even before I worked for them! I hope this info helps!

You could also try a Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator Jacket, which utilizes 215 grams of 650-fill down, is a little less bulky than the Chillwave, which utilizes 350 grams of 650-fill down, but does not have the same weather protection (Airsheild.) The Kelvinator does have a great 80-wash DWR that would keep a bit of the weather at bay. I agree, the Trient is a nice jacket but it is insulated with 100 grams of synthetic insulation (not down) and will not be a warm. It is very similar to a Gravitor Jacket from Mountain Hardwear, which I own, and when it gets cold outside I go for my Kelvinator every time. I hope this info helps!

Kim. Considering your measurements, unless you are able to find a very form fitting jacket, perhaps in the youth line of some brands, I think you would have a hard time finding something that wasn't 'baggy.' With that said, the fit of the Monkey Woman Jacket has not changed over time. There have been slight product and fabric updates but no fit changes over time. I hope this info helps!

somewhere. The Barisian Jacket on the women's side and the Mercurial Jacket on the Men's side are both Stretch Woven, Air Perm, softshells with a fleece back. There is no laminate (DryQ Elite, DryQ, Air Sheild or Air Sheild Elite) in either jacket. That is why it is not listed. These two jackets are great air perm softshell jackets. I hope this info helps!

rya. It is the new version of the Vinson Jacket. Literally the same jacket with slight updates such as ski features and colored zips. The face fabric and the insulation is the same. I hope this info helps!

Sid N. The Snowtastic Pant is a more fitted pant and not so baggy as other ski pants on the market. I would call this more of a traditional alpine fit that is perfect for backcountry skiing and even some climbing. It sounds like your measurements would dictate that a large would fit you just about right. If you want them to be slightly more baggy and don't mind some "belting", albeit not extreme, you would probably do fine with an XL as well. I hope this info helps!

Brin. If you layered with something underneath it would be perfect for a cold Colorado ski day. The DryQ Elite fabric used in this piece is completely windproof, waterproof, breathable, and air permeable. It represents advancement in shell technology and performance and I think will work perfectly for your needs. The XL is your size in this particular jacket due to fit characteristic of this jacket. I hope this info helps!

Big T. The best thing you can do to maintain the performance of your new Snowtastic Jacket is keep it clean! Washing / Care and feeding instructions are on the inside of the jacket and if you follow those you should be good to go. The jacket comes with an 80-wash DWR and is waterproof, breathable, and air permeable. I hope this info helps!

James. While I appreciate your review/comments I just had to say that the Desna Jacket is trying to be nothing more than a Desna Jacket.

fruhjm1. The Desna is made with a Hard-faced Powerstretch fabric from Polartec (think softshell-like) and is designed to be warm and highly wind resistant. In my opinion, it is a different beast than the R1 and should be thought of differently. With that said, to each his own and enjoy which ever one suits your fancy as they are both fine jackets.

Cheers!

YES. The seams are taped on this jacket and have been for the entirety of its existence. If it does not say so in the tech specs... I have that changed. Again, the Epic Jacket is a fully waterproof/breathable and taped seamed jacket. Cheers!

lawrence. There may be a 1/2" of length added for a large but for the most part it is 32". FYI we make short (30"), Regular (32"), and Long (34") in the Mesa Pant... so, know that you can get a 34" inseam if that is what you want. I hope this info helps!

mik. Very observant! So, the deal is that the original samples and early tester models came with a zipper pull that looked like a bushel of grapes or something (molecules). The reps and powers that be basically vetoed that version as soon as we saw it and the current zipper pull was adopted. Let me know if you have any other questions!

mar. The new Alakazam Jacket is fit similar to the Kramer Jacket from years past. I hope this info helps! Enjoy!

Canuck. From an actual down quantity standpoint, these jackets are pretty similar. The Lacerta Coat utilizes 212 grams of 650-Fill down and the Hunker Down Jacket utilizes 192 grams of 650-fill down (Medium/Sample Size). The difference comes in the construction of the jacket. The Hunker Down Jacket is a pretty simple down jacket that uses a 50D nylon rip-stop and a nylon taslan in wear areas for durability. The Lacerta uses a heavier face fabric, is longer overall, and is a much more weighty down coat that is actually waterproof due to the DryQ Core membrane. So, really, we're comparing apples and oranges here. So, to answer your question more specifically, the Lacerta even though it has a similar amount of down in the jacket will probably feel warmer due to its build. I hope this info helps!

Rob. I would consider either the Mountain Masochist or the Rogue Racer from Montrail for your lower profile shoe. As for the Masochist on the road, they have plenty of cushioning and flex in the midsole to make them a one quiver shoe! I hope this info helps!!

rickoon. It should be shipped with both. I would click on 'LiveChat' and let the folks at Backcountry know what is up. Thanks!

San. If you are looking for a down parka that is waterproof... look no further than the Down Town Coat from Mountain Hardwear. Although it does not say it on the product page, this urban beast is actually a waterproof, taped, insulated down jacket utilizing Dry Q Core. It will stand up to freezing rain!

Here is the link to it on the Backcountry.com site (cut and paste):
http://www.backcountry.com/mountain-hardwear-downtown-down-coat-mens

And just to clarify, in addition to an industry leading 80 wash DWR, the Chillwave Jacket utilizes AirSheild Core, which is a laminate, for windproof-ness and weather protection, and will keep the majority of the weather off in cold conditions. It is not, waterproof because it is not taped... but, it is extremely weather resistant. I hope this helps!

3weight. At last check, the Kelvinator has right around 176 grams of 650-fill down (men's medium F'12 NUMBERS) crammed in its baffles and the Hunker Down Parka has about 224 grams of 650-fill down (men's medium F'12 NUMBERS) in its baffles... so, even though they are close, the Hunker Down would be a little warmer due to the increase in the amount of down in the jacket overall. Hope this info helps!

Bette. The Micro Chill Zip Top is 100 wt. fleece and so would be slight fleece throughout the jacket inside and out. This would be considered a thermal (warm) base-layer and so is thicker than most traditional base-layer pieces on the market. You could use it as a base-layer or a mid-layer... your choice! Enjoy.

Sean. The Zonal Pullover should have 60 grams of Thermic Micro for F'11. Hope this info helps!

Alex. This is a 2-layer waterproof (40K) breathable (35K) and air permeable (.05 cfm) jacket made utilizing our newest and most breathable textile... DryQ Elite. It would work great as a year round jacket despite being labeled as a winter/skiing shell. As a matter of fact, it would only work well for that use if it were layered with something else like a down sweater or heavier fleece. I hope this info helps!

asw. There are three kinds of DryQ fabric. DryQ Elite, DryQ Active, and DryQ Core. You know about DryQ Elite and its advantages over the industry standard waterproof/breathable textiles. As for DryQ Active, it gets a 20K waterproof rating and a 15K breathability rating in a fabric that has an amazing amount of stretch and is extremely light. I think it is one of the coolest and most advanced fabrics in our line. It is found in the Effusion Hooded Jacket. DryQ Core, depending on the fabric and jacket gets anywhere from a 20K-10K in waterproof rating and would match up favorably to Conduit or any other existing PU based laminate or coating on the market. So, although the CS Rep was being very political by saying it is "at least 10K/10k"... which is true... it's also not that simple either. DryQ Core does have 20K fabrics in its sub-set. A good way to tell? Price. If it is a more expensive piece and DryQ Core... it's probably a 20K jacket if not more. If, it's less expensive and DryQ Core... probably closer to 10K. The same variation existed in Conduit pieces as well. We had $300+ dollar Conduit jackets that rivaled Gore in waterproof ratings and breathability and that was all based on face fabrics, backers, and how we put the product together. Remember, the fabric performance varies depending on the construction of the face fabric, the backer, and of course whether it is a laminate or a coating and all of these things influence price. Please let me know if you have any more questions. I hope this info helps!

Ellora. The Phantom does have a full length zip and will zip together with any other bag that has the same sized YKK zipper. So, best bet would be to mate two Phantom's together... but, outside of that any bag that has a similar zip should work. I hope this info helps!

victor. Yes. You would wear this like you would a long underwear layer. The Microstretch is made with a thicker fleece than is used in most long underwear and so will be warmer... but, this could be a good thing! I hope this info helps.

Thomas. I as well enjoyed many a mile in the Vitesse but sadly there really isn't a shoe in the line that compares. It was a great shoe but the design became outdated with advancements in shoe design and materials.

We have three shoes in the line however that would be worth checking out. The Mountain Masochist came out in '09 and it's an award winning shoe that our athlete Geoff Roes once put 1036 miles on a single pair! This shoe also holds course records at many ultra marathons like Wasatch 100 and Western States 100 on the feet of Geoff. The next shoe to check out would be the Rock Ridge. It is a little stiffer overall with a slightly more aggressive outsole than what is on the Masochist. This shoe came in second at this years edition of the Hardrock 100 on the feet of Dakota Jones and may be the shoe for you. The last shoe I would check out would be the AT Plus. It is most like the Montrail shoes of old but functions better as a hiking shoe than a running shoe.

I hope this info helps and I hope you decide to check out some of our new models! Cheers!

spa. You will find the AT Plus to be comparable for sure. Enjoy!

jorgee. Seafrost is a light pastel-ly green and Espresso is a medium/dark brown. Cheers!

Julie. I have put my plug and power cable in with the computer without a problem. If you look closely in the picture you will see there are two zippers... one on either side giving you access to a computer sleeve and then an accessory side which should give you plenty of room for your power supply. Cheers!!

Philz. That is correct. The Snowtastic is a Softshell with ski features. The Jovian is a simple 40D hardshell. The DryStein and the Jovian have a similar fit. The Kepler and the Snowtastic have a similar fit. I hope this helps!

Cilo. In the Tech Specs on the right side of this page it states that we use 800-fill down. Also, in the "Specs" section of the bags page on our website it states "plumino 800-fill" Sorry you had trouble finding that info!

Anodos. I would check out the Hestia Pant if I were you. It is a little heavier in fabric weight but would be better for snow skiing for sure due to a built in gaiter and our highest performing DryQ Elite fabric. If you wanted to spend a little more money the best pant we have for the uses described would be the Bokta Pant. They are DryQ Elite (highest performance) 3-Layer, have removable suspenders, and no built in gaiter. The lack of gaiter would make them much nicer for backpacking. I hope this info helps!

manuelhernandez. Yes, the DryQ Elite does offer a higher level of performance. It is waterproof (40K), Breathable (35K), and Air Permeable (.05 CFM) The Conduit Membrane, while good, did not offer this level of performance.

Also, a quick note. It looks like they have both the old version (last year) and the newer version represented on this page. Stylistically, the red is the current version and the blue and black are last years version.

I hope this info helps to clarify and we are working on getting them separated on the site. Thanks!

manuelhernandez. This should be the newest edition of the Gravitor Jacket that comes complete with DryQ Elite! Enjoy!

Martin. I am a little biased to say the least but I would purchase an Exposure based on the fabric that we use in construction of the jacket called DryQ Elite. Now, Arcteryx makes gorgeous product but the performance is pretty standard. The Exposure II is built using our DryQ Elite fabric which is extremely waterproof (40K), extremely breathable (35K), and AIR PERMEABLE (.05 CFM) This air permeable performance allows for "instant on" breathability and a level of performance not experienced in hardshells before Fall '11. I hope this info helps and check out the video on DryQ Elite that is embedded on this page! Cheers!

drl. I have a 115 and it stands on it's own. Sometimes the only reason they don't stand is design or the wrong sized wheels. In the case of the Juggernaut... it should stand on it's own without a problem. Cheers!

John Salarda. It has similar dimensions to the Epic. If you have a medium Epic you would be a medium in the Cohesion Stretch Jacket. I hope this info helps!

DollarBill. Yes, it does. Enjoy!

daw. I have not found the Compressor Hooded Jacket to emit anything close to the Costanza 'swish swish swish' and I have been wearing one for years. Now, it is still nylon and nylon rubs against things but again, it is nothing like what you are describing. I hope this info helps... good luck!

elizabeth. Due to the blended nature of the fabric used to make this particular piece... I would say that it is machine washable. Follow the directions located on the tags within the jacket and you should be fine! Enjoy!

James. Aaaaahhhh The perpetual hardshell vs. softshell debate. In my opinion, if it has a nice brushed fleecy back to the fabric and has a soft and quiet hand overall... it's a softshell. If it does not have fleecy material as the backer fabric (inner most layer) and does not have the softest hand... then I would call it a hardshell. I know this is a simple definition... but, it is the one that I think makes the most sense. Cheers!

Jon. Considering your dimensions you would probably be the happiest with a large. I think it will feel a little loose in the body of the jacket but the length should be just right. You will not have a problem layering under a large. Enjoy!!

emualliug. If you have both the Nitrous and the Dragon in Medium you will probably be happy with a Kepler in Medium as well. I am about 5'9" and 155 and medium is my size for sure. I hope this info helps!

adr. How big is your map? I have kept route topos for climbing in the pocket but never tried a map. I hope they work out! Cheers!

Josh. Considering we offer them in Small, Medium, and Large... I would go with a Large. But, a 90L pack? Give it a shot. Hopefully the large is large enough! Cheers!

El Duderino. Yes. The colors match just right... enjoy!!

Ian. The DryQ Elite Softshell fabric used in this Snowtastic Jacket is completely waterproof, breathable, and air permeable and would function as a stand alone rain shell in the coldest of rainy conditions. Keeping in mind that cold and rain usually happens around the high thirties lower forties you would probably have layers on underneath... correct? If so, I think you would be happy with this jacket. Thanks!

Kur. The Monkey Man fleece is about as warm as you are going to get in a fleece jacket without a laminate and would be warmer than a standard 300wt fleece like a Denail Jacket. The Monkey Man is made with a high loft fleece that has phenomenal insulative value for its weight which provides great performance as a stand alone jacket on cool days (40 degrees etc.) and as a perfect mid-layer on cold days underneath a shell or like jacket. I hope this info helps!

Kur. This jacket is made with a fleece that is laminated with a windproof E-PTFE membrane called AirSheild Elite. It is completely windproof and air permeable by design. Because of the nature of this fabric (thickness, construction etc.) it will 'breathe' much better than a Gore Pro-Shell and compares more favorably to Windstopper. I hope this info helps!

pop. Yes, it is a brushed micro fleece lining inside of the collar. Cheers!

Tuanto. The Jovian Jacket is a hard shell jacket that is made with a 40 D DryQ Elite 3-layer fabric. The Kepler is considered to be a 'softshell' jacket and it made with a 3-layer DryQ Elite Softshell fabric with complete with a brushed fleecy back. The fabric is a little bit thicker in hand due to this lightweight brushed back but the performance is similar. I hope this info helps!

ontrack. This is a single oversized version of our popular Lamina 20 bag. It does not zip apart in to smaller pieces. I hope this info helps!

John. This particular pant is a two-layer shell. We do make an insulated version of this pant with 80grams of Thermic Micro. I hope this info helps!

Jim. As with most technical outwear in the world the Jovian Jacket is made in China. We'll get some pictures up soon! Cheers!

Shawn Weede... that is the FILL type of the Down in the Jacket but not the AMOUNT (in grams) of down in the jacket. For that answer, brian, there are 176 grams of 650-Fill Down in the Kelvinator Jacket (size medium.) I hope this info helps!

Powder Seeker. The jackets that are in the "Alpine" part of our line will fit similar. Therefore, the DryStein and the Jovian will have a similar fit but I feel like the Jovian is a little more roomy. The jackets in the "Mountain" side of our line or in the "SnowSports" side of our line all have different fit characteristics based on end use. I hope this info helps!

unk. We are about the same size... and I wear a medium. The DryStein has an athletic fit for sure but I have been able to layer under the jacket for climbing and skiing without a problem. I hope this info helps!

jzi. Tough question as it totally depends on the person and their individual metabolism. It is a windproof fleece jacket that I have found comfortable to temperatures in to the forties on the fahrenheit scale. I hope this info helps!

Kathleen. That is exactly it... it is kind of a cross between white and grey. An off white if you will. It has been a very popular color! I hope this info helps!

jenlafrance. Probably a S/M... but that is a total guess. Hard to know how big or small his head is after all. Hope this info helps!

Mir_S. Not sure if you mean what it is insulated with or what is actually the fabric lining the arms. The insulation is our proprietary Thermic-Micro, short Staple, synthetic insulation, and there is about 80grams of it. The arms are lined with a nylon taffeta that makes for an easy on and off experience. Hope this info helps!

BReese. Fleece is the same 100wt. we use in the Microchill Line and the difference, as you mention, is in the TechnoStretch Panels on the sides. It's a great layer under a climbing shell where you might need a little more stretch! I hope this info helps!

rya. You know, I am not sure quite what they are suggesting with that description. The Snowpocalypse Pant never had suspenders and don't have attachment points for them anyway. They do however have velcro (hook and loop) tabs on the side that allow you to micro adjust the waist as needed. Perhaps that is the meaning. I hope this info helps!

mm. It is not the same. It is better. The specs are wrong and I will have them changed. We have updated the fabric to our new and proprietary DryQ Elite Fabric. The jacket is more waterproof (40,000mm/35,000g/m^2) and more breathable than previous models. In addition, DryQ Elite fabric brings a new dynamic to waterproof/breathable fabrics which is air permeability. Air permeability of .05 CFM in the Exposure Parka allows for instant breathability in shell jackets making for a wider comfort range when wearing the jacket out in the world. I hope this info answers your questions and then some! Cheers!

12345. It is a lighter weight softshell than the Android and a bit more stretchy. This is due to the fact that the Android fabric is backed with fleece for warmth and the Offwith fabric is simply brushed and not bonded to fleece. I hope this info helps!

Alex. As you can see in the tech specs on the right side of this page the waterproof rating given to DryQ Elite is 40,000mm which is based on independent lab test using a test called the "Inverted Cup Test" which is how just about every single company in the industry (except Gore) measures waterproof-ness of their particular textiles. The higher the number... the more waterproof. The 40K waterproof rating is about as high as you are going to find in the waterproof/breathable shell and softshell industry and will keep you dry in any condition.

Now, breathability is another animal and it is measured by MVTR or Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate and this test measures the grams per meter squared of moisture vapor moving through a fabric over a 24 hour period or gm/m2/24 and is written, as in the tech specs above for DryQ Elite, as 40,000 g/m2/24. This is also EXTREMELY HIGH and is about as high as you are going to find industry wide. ProShell, eVent and other fabrics included.

Air Permeability is NEW to the shell and waterproof breathable market this season and is measured in cubic feet per minute of air moving through a textile or CFM. The DryQ Elite fabric from Mountain Hardwear and the Neoshell fabric from Polartec are the only fabrics on the market at this time to exhibit complete waterproof-ness/extreme breathability AND Air Permeability. Both DryQ Elite and NeoShell exhibit .05 CFM of air permeability which is unheard of and allows INSTANT breathability from a textile or fabric. This allows for use in a wider range of environmental conditions and ultimate comfort in the field more so than any of the above mentioned Gore fabrics. Gore will keep you dry and it does breathe... but it is NOT air permeable.

rums's answer throws a couple of numbers and mis-conceptions out without explaining them and I have a couple of issues with this: 1. Where are you getting your numbers because they are way off... even for the Gore product you describe? 2. It is NOT true that the more waterproof the less breathable. 3. The statement "With windproofness, the rating for waterproof/breathable tech is about 4-7 cfm, which is not like Gore's Windstopper fabric, but is quite windproof." Does not make sense. What are you saying? Industry-wide anything below 5 CFM is considered to be "Windproof" by definition and by performance. What "waterproof/breathable tech" are you describing? 4. Which "HydroStatic" Test?

rum41454672... get back to me on this would you? Don't want to spread the wrong info out to the world. Thanks!

Alex12. I hope this answer/comment/ helps to straighten out any questions you may have had about DryQ Elite fabrics and other waterproof/breathable fabrics on the market, how they are tested, and how they perform. Cheers!

Adrian. The Transition Jacket was updated and changed to the Effusion Jacket. The Effusion Jacket utilizes a new fabric created by Mountain Hardwear called DryQ Active. It is stretchy, waterproof, and super breathable. The Transition was neither stretchy or waterproof and thus the Effusion is a serious upgrade in the right direction! I hope this info helps!

Michael. The Sub Zero has not been discontinued the name was simply changed due to some unforeseen legalities surrounding its name. If you are looking for the Sub Zero look no further than the Hunker Down Jacket on this here website! I hope this info helps! Enjoy!

wsf. The difference between the Victorio and the Jovian is in face fabric shell weight. The Victorio is made with a 70 Denier face fabric and the Jovian Jacket is made with a 40 Denier face fabric. The 70 D fabric is more burly and feels a little more boardy as a result. The 40 D fabric is lighter, perhaps not quite as burly, and a little more supple. Both are beautiful jackets and choosing one over the other would be based on what you are going to do with the jacket, personal preference on shell weight, and the positioning of pockets. I hope this info helps!

Christina. Thanks for your questions. I think the video I just posted on this page will explain OutDry better than I ever could in an answer. It is a little long but does a great and thorough job of explaining the technology and the advantages. As for the choice of boots, this particular shoe is probably a very different animal from the Montrail boots you had before but would probably work great for your intended uses. I hope this info and video helps! Cheers!

Mul. We have very similar dimensions and I would get a medium. It is made out of Polartec's Powestretch and, as a result, is extremely stretchy! I think you will find the fit to be just right to wear as a baselayer! Enjoy!

jwilliam. Fully taped. NOT just critically seam taped. Fully Taped, Waterproof, Breathable, and Air Permeable. This fabric rates to right around 40K on the waterproof scale which is basically as good as it gets. I hope this info helps!

JJT. In short... YES! The Phantom Down Jacket is insulated with the finest europeanan gray goose down (800-fill) and will keep you extremely happy even down in to the single digits. I hope this info helps!