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MontBell Alpine Light Down Parka - Men's
How down proof is this jacket. I have had both the UL Down Inner...
By Chad Poindexter
Ranked #42 - Men's Down Jackets
June 22, 2011
How down proof is this jacket. I have had both the UL Down Inner jacket & Parka and while I love them both I have found that down leaks from them a lot. Especially in places where pressure is applied, such as on the back whenever I am sitting in a seat with my back against the back of the seat.
I am so happy with my UL down inner jackets that I would like to use this as a normal "winter" jacket for around home and town, and if I ever feel like the UL Down inner is not enough for a trip I can pack this instead. However, this jacket uses a little heavier material (30 D) so I am curious as to how well it holds down.
Thanks
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By Andy Paul
Ranked #110 - Men's Down Jackets
July 23, 2011
One of the guys I work with has an UL and my AL doesn't $&*t feathers as much as his puffy does.
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By Chad Poindexter
Ranked #42 - Men's Down Jackets
June 23, 2011
Ryan, do you already have this jacket? I do understand that even 30D is not that heavy duty, however, I am really hoping that it does a good job at holding in all that down with normal use. Like I said, I plan to use this jacket as a typical around home/town use jacket too.
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By Ryan Hamilton
Ranked #16 - Men's Down Jackets
June 22, 2011
I've had the same problem with my UL jackets. I'm too am hoping the heavier material on this jacket fixes the problem. Great jacket otherwise.
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Change me.