Great parka!

By Chacodog Ranked #240 - Men's Down Jackets March 6, 2008

A year ago I bought Mountain Hardwear's 800 loft jacket. Warm, but short enough in length that it has a tendency to ride up and leave that cold spot at the waistline. I wanted a high-quality down parka that would last for the next 20 years and Mountain Hardwear had already proven to me they had perfected construction and design in specific niches. This item is no different. The baffle construction assures that there are no cold spots, the length allows the parka to drop low enough to cover the round of your ass and keep it warm. The sleeves are finished with the proper velcro flaps to tighten to perfect comfort without having elastic controlling the opening. Double drawstrings allow it to be tightened at the bottom to keep out draft and further compartmentalize the torso from any draft by cinching it up a little more at the waist. This waistline drawstring also allows for a somewhat tapered look, rather than appearing to be wearing a tent. You'll pay for this one, but you'll get a parka that you'll wear for a couple decades and be warm every bit of the time. Dont' scrimp when buying something like this; pay the little extra it takes to get the best construction and the coat you'll be happy with for decades. You'll be happy that you did.

View Details: Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Down Parka - Men's

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