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Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Down Parka - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Down Parka - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 4, 2009

I just got this parka. It's not cold enough yet for me to comment on the warmth factor (though I understand the AZ has proven itself already in this area) so I'll comment on size.
I am around 5'10 maybe 5'11 and weight around 145lb. I usually wear small. I took a small AZ, following advice I read here and it was the right thing to do. I think I still have enough room for a light down jacket underneath (though most buyers will never need so much insulation) and the sleeves are the right length. The body is shorter than I expected, but I understand that that's how "parkas" are dimensioned these days. That's ok, because I didn't really want a coat that goes down to my knees; to me that's extra weight for little added benefit. This one goes just barely below the butt. Of the two drawstrings (bottom and waist), the waist one felt awkwardly high at first (it's at belly-button level) but it seems to be designed that way to reduce "flopping" of the core, which can otherwise urge air in and out through the extremities. Useful.
Overall small was the right size for me.

also note: I haven't noticed the poor down distribution around the arms yet (perhaps that will come in time?) but the TNF Himalayan I tried on at the store had major down distribution problems around the arms, there was nothing in front of the forearms.

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Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Down Parka - Men's

November 2, 2009

The handwarmer pockets are not fleece lined. They are, however, very well insulated, being protected by a lot of down. With so much down, a small layer of fleece probably wouldn't do much for added insulation.
I also found the pockets much more conveniently located than on most parkas; they are high enough that you can comfortably put your hands in them without having to lift the bottom of the coat up. The pocket zipper zips down to close, so that the pockets will never accidentally open.

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