Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Parka

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The Absolute Zero Parka is a down insulated jacket made by Mountain Hardwear. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"Someone, somewhere is cold. In your Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Parka, that person isn't you. 800-fill down and weatherproof Conduit SL have you totally covered so the wind blasting snow sideways and the frigid cold here on the roof of the world don't really seem that bad. Thoughtful features like welded baffles to prevent cold spots, Velcro cuffs and one-handed draw cords at waist and hem polish this already awesome Parka. Because it's designed for the highest altitudes and the nastiest cold, the Absolute Zero Parka has internal water bottle pockets that keep your water insulated so it keeps going glug, glug rather than thud."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Parka: Our 800-fill goosedown is so lofty, this parka needs its own zipcode. Waterproof and seriously warm, this Mountain Hardwear classic has been to Everest and back. Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Parka Features: Waterproof down: welded, watertight baffle construction Integrated hood won't detach under high winds One-handed hood, waist, hem drawcords for quick adjustments Zip handwarmer pockets Two interior water bottle pockets Adjustable Velcro® cuffs seal in warmth Two zip chest pockets give storage options Micro-chamois lined chin guard eliminates zipper chafe AXF Super DWR finish repels water 5 times longer than standard DWRs Materials: Laminate: Conduit™ SL Insulation: 800-Fill Goose Down Reinforcement Fabric: Nutshell Taslan™ Body: SL Rip AXF™ Weight: 1340.00 g (2 lbs, 15 oz)"

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Mountain Hardwear Men's Absolute Zero Parka (Fall 2009) Avg. Weight: 3 lbs. 3 oz.; 1.45 kg. (size large)Center Back Length: 32in.Usage: High Altitude Mountaineering Fabric: Body: SL Ripstop Lining: 30D Flat Taffeta Insulation: 800-fill Down Laminate: Conduit SL Features: Adjustable, Velcro cuffs Attached hood One handed hood, waist and hem drawcords Two interior water bottle pockets Two zip chest pockets Welded, watertight, baffle construction Zip hand pockets"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"800- fill goosedown with a Conduit SL laminate for warmth and waterproof protection. Designed for high altitude mountaineering."

User Reviews

Men's Absolute Zero Parka
Reviewed by santiken, Jan 22, 2009

"This thing is Puffy. . . my arms look enormous in this thing and I look as though I could float away. It's exceptionally warm and comfortable and is bombproof.

The problem is the down moves around where the arms bend causing cold spots to develop."

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Men's Absolute Zero Parka
Reviewed by Jeremy, Mar 08, 2007

"I bought this baby on sale at REI (the best deals period, you have to catch them though). I have worn this jacket in 5 to 10 below WCF and kept more cozy than sitting on the couch in front of a fire with a blanket over me. Seriously, even though Columbia owns them now (such a shame, kinda like NF being a fashion statement rather than serious outdoor gear anymore) MH is indeed the new NF."

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Men's Absolute Zero Parka
Reviewed by Tony Smith, Feb 08, 2004

"There was a cold spot on my left arm between my wrist and elbow. As with other MH reviews, the down moves too much and there is not enough down. Other review sites report the same problems with other MH down jackets. By only wearing a T-shirt you find out real quick where the down is lacking."

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