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Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Down Parka - Men's

Item #MHW0137 | 0 in Stock
2 Star Rating

Bum Hood, For Sure

By Ranked #2684 - Men's Down Jackets September 30, 2008

When I bought this in the winter of 2007/2008, the product descriptions advertised a zippered hood. Apparently the information applied to earlier versions, and I had problems coping with the snap-on hood, fall off hood. It kept blowing part way off in the zero degree gusts, and I wound up tying stay cords at every snap to keep it in place. Now, I have a slightly leaky fixed hood because of the gaps between the snaps, instead of a solidly zippered removable hood. Had I noticed before I roughed up the parka, I would have returned it. But I was in the backcountry when it really counted, and discovered the hood was not reliably attached. Now, I'm stuck, because there is no way to remedy this circumstance. I don't have budget for a "spare" heavy down parka, and I'm going to have to live with it. I've purchased little from MH since then, because I can't trust their gear any more. It's warm overall, but the hood is a critical disappointment.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] nylon; [Lining] polyester 
Insulation:
650-Fill down 
Fit:
Standard 
Hood:
Yes, removable 
Pockets:
2 Front, 1 interior 
Waterproof:
No 
Core Venting:
No 
Weight:
2lb 5oz (1.05kg) 
Recommended Use:
Cold weather fun 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 

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