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MontBell Alpine Light Down Jacket - Men's
Hi Guys: I'm looking to get a down jacket for wearing in...
By j_m2466510
Ranked #195 - Men's Down Jackets
November 20, 2008
Hi Guys: I'm looking to get a down jacket for wearing in the evening after a day of backpacking in the Sierras where the temp. often drops into the 30'-20's. I'm looking at the MontBells for their light weight, simplicity (fashion statement very unimportant) compressibility and especially warmth. The Alpine Light Down Jacket has caught my eye but I have been looking at the UL Down Inner Jacket and the EX Light Down Jacket. The last two appear to be garments that are worn under something else (a real jacket?) when the temp. starts to bite... So, does the Alpine Light weigh more because of heavier nylon, or is it stuffed with more down for more warmth? Thanks, Jack.
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By spencer bowen
Ranked #36 - Men's Down Jackets
June 6, 2009
I bought the MontBell Ultralight Down Jacket after having the same delema. Now that i have the MontBell Ultralight Down Jacket i realized I right one because it works for 80% of what I do. They are really for different things. I backpack in all sorts of places from desert to peaks reaching 14,000. The MontBell Ultralight Down Jacket is perfect for most of what I do but not warm enough for the higher trips so I bring an extra layer. If I was to do it again I would buy the same one but it is a jacket and not a coat. It is important to know that before you buy the ultralight.
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By skpk881714877
Ranked #1363 - Men's Down Jackets
December 12, 2008
The down fill weight of this jacket is 4 oz, while it is 2 oz with Montbell UL Down Inner jacket. EX jacket is even less loaded. Hope to be helpful
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