Compared to Sub Zero Jacket by Mntn Hardware

By xnais2398085 Ranked #1055 - Men's Down Jackets August 3, 2009

I used this jacket for field work in North Greenland, where temperatures were around -15C (+5F). I have not been cold at all. I'm a girl, 5'7, and bought an M.
With warm base layer and thick fleece (MH Monkey fleece) underneath, I could sit by -15C (5F) all day without getting cold (not much wind though..).
One of my friends had bought the Mountain Hardware Sub Zero Parka, so I'll compare both to help you choose:

- Greenland is slightly warmer. It looks bigger, also. However, none of us was cold.
- Outer fabric of Sub Zero looks more sturdy. It has reinforced material under the arms and over the shoulders. However, I was carrying metal trays that were not properly deburred, and scratched my jacket many times without ever poking a hole through it, so I would say that the outer fabric is more sturdy than it looks. If you are looking for a solid outer shell, go for Mountain hardware, though.
- The very large pocket inside is definitely a plus: the MH jacket does not have a large pocket inside the jacket. I really loved having one: I can fit the camera, a spare pair of gloves, a beanie, the VHF radio, and there is still room! Since everything would freeze on the outside, I find it really useful (although it makes me look fat on the pictures..)!

In a nutshell, it is a very warm jacket, well built (although the outershell seems a bit weak). I have not found cold spots, and trust this jacket to keep me warm until at least -20C (-5F), even when windy. For colder temps, I have a secret weapon: there is room to put a down vest under it. Did I mention that it feels light, and it's very easy to move around in it?

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