User Review: Marmot Mountain Down Jacket
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Fabric: Marmot Membrain Shell
Fill: 650 Goose Down
Price Paid: $130
This jacket is amazingly warm. We've had numerous days of 0F degrees and below temps this winter so far, and the mountain down jacket has kept me perfectly toasty. I've had it out in windchills approaching -30F. Thus far, I've used it for numerous winter hikes and around town.
Pros:
The design is very functional and provides a good fit for me (I have a medium and am 5'9 160 with large shoulders). The beyond-the-hip length is perfect for fending off ultra-cold wind, and the snap-snow skirt keeps anything from getting in. The hood is extremely warm, and the Membrain material has stood up to wet snow very well thus far. Removability of the hood is a plus, because the hood by itself (unless compressed a bit) takes up space and can be annoying if it isn't freezing cold. But if it is? Put the hood on and nothing, absolutely nothing, gets in. The reinforced elbows and shoulders are great for fending off twigs and branches that would normally tear into lightweight material. The chest, internal and hand pockets are well sized.
Cons:
Very few. Weight is one. It's a bit too heavy (and takes up too much space) to throw into my pack for day-long ski tours. If I were going overnight winter camping or touring, though, it would come with me in a flash. The hood can be cumbersome, and I've also found that the pocket zips get stuck on the jacket's material quite often; more of an annoyance than anything. The jacket can be too warm for anything 30 degrees or more, at least for me. If you are briskly hiking, you'll heat up too quickly. It does breathe fairly well.
Overall, I highly recommend the Mountain Down Jacket. Quality piece of outdoor gear that could be used for multiple pursuits and man, is it warm! No need for anything more than 650 fill unless you're going to extremely high altitudes. I'd feel comfortable taking this jacket along basically anywhere that I play during the winter.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Mountain Down Jacket at 7 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Moosejaw | Men's Mountain Down Jacket (Fall 2008) | $275.00 | Buy Now |
 Campmor | Men's Mountain Down Jacket | $275.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com | Mountain Down Jacket - Men's | $247.46 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors | Men's Mountain Down Jacket | $274.95 | Buy Now |
 Oregon Mountain Community 2 purchase options: | Mountain Down Jacket - Women's Fall 2007 | $224.95 | Buy Now |
| Mountain Down Jacket - Men's | $228.95 | Buy Now |
 Massey's | Mens Marmot Mountain Down Jacket | $273.00 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store | Mountain Down Jacket | $275.00 | Buy Now |
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