Patagonia DAS Parka

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The DAS Parka is a synthetic insulated jacket made by Patagonia. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.

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From Patagonia.com:
"Cold, wet and scared is no way to go through life ? unless you're an alpinist, and then at least you have the DAS. Our bombproof belay parka just got better, with superior PrimaLoft One (170 g in the body; 133 g in the hood and sleeves), a hydrophobic, more thermally efficient insulation that stays truly warm even when wet, is more compressible, and takes up significantly less pack space ? but is just as warm. The light-yet-tough quad-ripstop shell (1.7-oz 30-denier 100% all-recycled polyester) with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish sheds snow and blocks wind. An adjustable hood fits over helmets, and the high front insulates your face. Finer points: insulated handwarmer pockets, a chest pocket, inside mesh pockets for drying gloves and a 2-way front zip that lets you see your belay device. Stuff sack included. Drawcord hem. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program."

From Backcountry.com:
"When your partner has been on lead for the last hour and you're huddled on a tiny, frigid belay ledge in the middle of a snow storm, give thanks to Patagonia for the Men's DAS Parka. This lightweight puffy features a weather-resistant shell and high-lofting PrimaLoft One insulation that keeps you warm even if it gets wet. The oversized hood fits over all types of helmets, and the two-way zipper lets you get at your belay device while keeping the jacket zipped. Large handwarmer pockets and interior mesh pockets store your chilly hands or water bottles, and Patagonia included a stuff sack for when it's time to climb."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Patagonia DAS Parka is warm synthetic, high-loft protection for full-on alpine conditions - it's water-repellent shell is windproof, quick to dry and durable. Patagonia DAS Parka Features: Tough, recycled, lightweight fabric is DWR (durable water repellent) treated for wet weather performance 170-gram PrimaLoft One insulation is extremely warm for its weight, retains loft loft and thermal value when wet Oversized hood design will fit overall volume and peripheral vision Modified Y-Joint sleeves Full, 2-way front zipper with internal wind flap and fold-over zippered chest pocket Zippered, insulated handwarmer pockets won't interfere with a harness Two large interior mesh drop-in cargo pockets Drawcord hem Full elastic wrist closures Includes stuff sack Patagonia DAS Parka Features (2008): Durable shell fabric is water-resistant, windproof and quick to dry Extremely warm Climashield® Prism hollow-fiber insulation is heavier in body for warmth and lighter in sleeves for mobility Retains loft and thermal value when wet Lining is supple and lightweight Fabric reinforcements on shoulders, elbows and hip panels Helmet-compatible 2-way-adjustable hood DWR-coated, 2-way center-front zipper with internal wind flap and fold-over zipper garage for chin comfort External pockets: two insulated handwarmers with DWR-coated zippers Internal pockets: two large mesh drop-in Large chest pocket with DWR-coated zipper Articulated sleeves Drawcord hem Elasticized cuffs Materials: Shell, reinforcements, and lining: 1.7-oz 30-denier 100% all-recycled polyester quad ripstop with DWR finish Body insulation: 170-g (sleeves and hood: 133-g) PrimaLoft One Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program Materials (2008): Shell:1.7oz 30-denier polyester quad-ripstop with a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish Reinforcements: 2.0oz 50-denier polyester dobby weave with a Deluge DWR finish Lining: 1.0oz 20-denier nylon mini-ripstop with a Deluge DWR finish Body insulati"

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Patagonia Men's DAS Parka (Fall 2009) The DAS Parka by Patagonia is their warmest synthetic, high-loft protection for full-on alpine condition - it's water-repellent shell is windproof, quick to dry and durable. Features: Tough, recycled, lightweight fabric is DWR treated for wet weather performance 170-gram PrimaLoft One insulation is extremely warm for its weight, retains loft and thermal value when wet Oversized hood design will fit over alpine and ski helmets; it has drawcords to adjust overall volume and peripheral vision Zippered, insulated handwarmer pockets won't interfere with a harness Two large interior mesh drop-in cargo pockets Drawcord hem Full elastic wrist closures Weight: (11.6 oz) 329 g"

User Reviews

Men's DAS Parka
Reviewed by Scott R, Sep 12, 2007

"My first belay jacket and it's been good to me. Wore it out in some foul Chicago winter weather as a test and it made me confident that it'd perform in the mountains. It did.

On an early spring climb of Longs with single digit lows and average winds I was toasty standing around camp and on climbing breaks."

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Men's DAS Parka
Reviewed by O.J, Aug 25, 2007

"I previously reviewed the 2006-2007 version of the Das which I found to be one of the least liked gear I've ever taken out in the cold outdoors with me. Following my review, a friend, who always raved about the Das, read what I wrote, called me immediately after."

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Men's DAS Parka
Reviewed by Hendershot, Jun 20, 2007

"The large fit well, accommodating several layers, but not so oversized that I couldn't put a shell over it for heavy NW rainstorms. This is now a standard piece in my cold weather arsenal, packed right next to a light weight sleeping back. I wear it to bed with a just a t-shirt underneath, it is that warm."

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Men's DAS Parka
Reviewed by Olaf Johnson, Sep 10, 2006

"I shopped around for a while for a synthetic belay parka and it was a quick while because everyone directed me to two jackets that set the standard of belay parkas: The North Face REDPOINT OPTIMUS ($199) for its minimal weight and great packability and the Patagonia DAS PARKA ($265) for its superior warmth, and function."

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Men's DAS Parka
Reviewed by Bill Wedgwood, Mar 21, 2005

"Got this new on ebay for about $100 less than retail. A synthetic belay parka sized large enough to fit over everything. Not quite as much loft as my old (early '70s) Alpine Designs (Alp Sport) Glacier Parka, but will be a lot better in the possibly wet winter conditions of the White Mtns of N.H. If you don't want down, this is a great choice."

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