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The North Face Elysium Down Jacket - Men's
I am looking for a down jacket to keep me warm at the campsite...
By Chuck
Ranked #2494 - Men's Down Jackets
October 28, 2009
I am looking for a down jacket to keep me warm at the campsite on winter backpacking trips in the western NC mountains. I can get this jacket or a Mountain Hardwear Phantom jacket for almost identical prices. Which do I select and why? Also, I am 5'7", 155 lbs and think the medium in each jacket would be the proper fit. Am I correct? Thanks in advance.
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By Dave Drulard
Ranked #150 - Men's Down Jackets
October 28, 2009
Hey Chuck - These jackets are very close indeed, but here are the differences that I found: -Elysium Jacket is 1.6 oz. lighter -Phantom Jacket uses a 15D face fabric vs. and 20D for the Elysium (Elysium very slightly heavier shell fabric) -Almost identical lengths, with the Phantom being .5 inches longer I am not familiar with MH sizing, but you are a straight medium in the Elysium. Hope this helps
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] 100% nylon
- Insulation:
- 700-Fill down
- Center Back Length:
- 27.5in [M] (69.9cm)
- Hood:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Front, 1 chest
- Waterproof:
- No
- Core Venting:
- No
- Weight:
- 13.4oz (380g)
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, base camp, casual
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.