User Review: MontBell U.L. Down Inner Parka

MontBell U.L. Down Inner Parka
Above: The current U.L. Down Inner Parka, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed February 1, 2009 by JMTxseven

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Price Paid: $150 or thereabouts

Finally took my Montbell U.L. Hoody––that's been absolutely toasty in SF––out into the Sierra snow on a three day snow-camp. I also, brought along a never used Patagonia DAS parka (just in case) but even though it got down in the 30's, the U.L. under a shell was amazingly warm, even while I remained fairly still, sitting around the snow kitchen. I should mention I was layered with a poly-pro T-shirt and a Patagonia R1 Hoody (another great piece) topped with a Mountain Hardware Epic Jacket.

It's an odd feeling to wear this jacket, as it is so light, it's like it is not there and yet, your torso is warm. Size wise, I bought a large and it's almost a custom fit, but I think I would have been even better off with a little more room from an XL.

As for being part of your ultra-light arsenal––this works well as an extra sleep layer. Did I mention the hood––great.

This jacket is also SO light, it would not hurt to put velcro cinches on the wrists, or maybe an inside pocket––but these are minor details. Light. Warm. Good cut. This jacket is worth every dollar.

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Buy Online We found the U.L. Down Inner Parka at 4 online stores:

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Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Ultralight Down Inner Parka - Women's	$148.46	Buy Now
Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Ultralight Down Inner Parka - Men's	$164.95	Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community 2 purchase options:	U.L. Down Inner Parka - Men's	$164.95	Buy Now
Oregon Mountain Community 2 purchase options:	U.L. Down Inner Parka - Women's	$164.95	Buy Now

CampSaver.com 2 purchase options:	Mont-Bell U.L.Down Inner Parka - Womens	$116.21	Buy Now
CampSaver.com 2 purchase options:	Mont-Bell U.L.Down Inner Parka - Mens	$123.71	Buy Now