Gear Review
MontBell Ultralight Thermawrap Insulation Jacket - Men's
Item #MTB0178
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205 in Stock
New model
By Chad Poindexter
Ranked #99 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets
December 11, 2011
This jacket is now listed at 9.3 oz on the Montbell site, so the stats on the BC site are still last years model. Bummer that they are adding zippers to the pockets on their jackets/parkas. Just added weight, and for what?
View Details: MontBell Ultralight Thermawrap Insulation Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] nylon (Ballistic Airtight, 12D), Polkatex DWR coating
- Insulation:
- Exceloft
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- water-resistant
- Hood:
- no
- Fit:
- regular
- Length:
- hip
- Venting:
- full-length front zipper
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2 hand-warmer
- Weight:
- 8.8 oz
- Recommended Use:
- layering, skiing, climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: February 24, 2012 By: Chad Poindexter
Caleb, I agree...for those that are not necessarily concerned with weights, but for those that are, it is a big deal. It is such a small difference that it doesn't directly matter...but it is also a step in the wrong direction for a "UL" piece. Before we know it MB will have all sorts of bells and whistles that serve no real purpose on these jackets other than simply adding weight but it will still be called "UL"... As far as keeping out drafts...my UL Down Inner parka has the same pockets without a zipper and I have not had any problems with drafts sneaking in them. So, again, I ask why do they need zippers?
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.5 oz makes exactly zero difference on the trail. zippers on pockets are useful for keeping out drafts.
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