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By Gokhan Ranked #4318 - Men's Down Jackets January 19, 2007

I am 5'10" and in reasonable shape and I got a Large. I did not need a larger size for the water bottles. Shell is durable, and has many pockets. I wore it a couple of times: At Longs Peak under high winds it is really warm and you do not feel the wind chill. I had some problem with the hood at first but after you figure it out it adds a lot to your comfort. I had a -40 degree bag. As a light weight alternative you can probably go with this parka and a 15 degree bag in a bivy. The only downside is that it lacks the ventilation zippers under armpits - unzipping is not sufficient when you have a pack.
I also wore it at Ouray during baileying for ice climbs. Minimum movement+cold=great comfort. This is my first down jacket and it is money well spent.

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