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Columbia Mt.Haines Down Jacket - Men's
what kind of down is used in this jacket and why the high pr...
By greg
Ranked #3131 - Men's Down Jackets
January 1, 2010
what kind of down is used in this jacket and why the high price?
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By Jeff Kendall
Ranked #32 - Men's Down Jackets
January 13, 2010
The blend is 90% goose and 10% duck, a standard much higher than soem of those other brands. this also has OmniShield-- a proprietary DWR treatment that is more effective and more resilient against water and stains
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By Benjamin Smith
Ranked #2337 - Men's Down Jackets
January 1, 2010
It is 550-fill down, which is a moderately well-insulating down, probably a blend of goose and duck. The fill rating is a measure of insulation effectiveness per weight, so the higher the fill power the greater the insulation at the same weight of down. If you wanted warmer with a similar weight jacket, get a fill that has a higher rating. This is actually pretty inexpensive compared with other brands. TNF, MHW, Patagonia, etc., would all be close to twice this much, but the down would be a higher rating and the overall construction higher-quality.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] nylon Mountain Double Rip DP; [Lining] nylon Prima DP taffeta
- Insulation:
- 550-fill down
- Fit:
- Active
- Center Back Length:
- 29in
- Hood:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Front, 1 interior, 1 hidden Napoleon
- Waterproof:
- Water-resistant Omni-Shield
- Core Venting:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Casual, mid-layer
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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