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Marmot Greenland Baffled Down Jacket - Men's
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By rocksnstoc1876001
Ranked #1821 - Men's Down Jackets
November 17, 2009
I ordered this jacket when it was 20% off. I had a MH Phantom jacket and I was looking for something with a DWR finish and a hood. When this jacket came, I gave it 30 minutes to fluff from being in the plastic bag. I could not believe how thin the sleeves were. There was hardly any down in the sleeves. It had half the fill as my MH Phantom. I sent it back. I got the First Ascent Peak XV Down Jacket. It has a DWR finish with 850 fill down. It listed for $270. It is a far better jacket.
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5 Comments Last Reply: November 27, 2011 By: Matt Deen
@Lovewool - new to mountaineering and I'm searching for my first super warm down jacket and settled on the FA Peak XV Down Jacket. Just curious as to your opinion, do you think is it overkill on lower 48 climbs?
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I own both jackets, and they're both excellent. The First Ascent Peak XV gives you an extra 2 1/2 ounces of down fill and a much more durable shell, but the new version is sewn through at the fabric transition (tougher shoulder fabric) but fully baffled otherwise. It is definitely warmer and tougher than the Marmot Greenland at a 7 ounce weight penalty. However, the stitching quality (mass-produced Chinese factory) is not as impressive. The Marmot Greenland is great for most purposes except the most chilly environments. I don't think the Greenland is lacking at all in sleeve insulation.
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Hmmm, that is interesting, I had a Phantom that I replaced with the greenland (which I feel is MUCH warmer and loftier). Better construction too...
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Thats funny because I was going to order this jacket and I have the Patagonia Fitz Roy hoody which has almost NO down in the sleeves either, I tried this one on in the store after and I didn't see much different. I just recently came across the First Ascent jacket and was fairly impressed although I am really worried about the amount of down put in to it. I live in Fairbanks and its really cold here so it really does make the difference.
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Thats funny because I was going to order this jacket and I have the Patagonia Fitz Roy hoody which has almost NO down in the sleeves either, I tried this one on in the store after and I didn't see much different. I just recently came across the First Ascent jacket and was fairly impressed although I am really worried about the amount of down put in to it. I live in Fairbanks and its really cold here so it really does make the difference.
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