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 Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Patagonia Men's DAS Parka (Fall 2008) Our warmest synthetic, high-loft protection for full-on alpine conditions Specifications: 1.7 oz, 30-denier polyester quad-ripstop with Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish Reinforcements: 2-oz, 50-denier polyester dobbyweave with Deluge DWR finish Lining: 1-oz, 20-denier nylon mini-ripstop with Deluge DWR finish Body insulation: 5.3-oz Climashield Prism Sleeve insulation: 4-oz Climashield Prism Weight: 7 oz / 193 g Features: 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, one large chest: all with DWR-coated zippers Internal pockets; two, large mesh drop-in Articulated sleeves Drawcord hem Elasticized cuffs Relaxed fitThis product can only be shipped within the United States. Please don't hate us."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Patagonia Das ParkaPatagonia's quintessential belay and bivy pieceThe bombproof DAS, with its high-loft synthetic insulation, stays warm even when wet, sheds snow, and blocks wind. Patagonia improved the fit and upgraded the shell fabric to a polyester quad ripstop that's extremely tough, durable, and light in weight. Fabric reinforcements on shoulders, elbows and hip panels increase durability. An Optipull hood fits over helmets,and the high collar insulates your face. Finer points: insulated handwarmer pockets, a zippered chest pocket, inside mesh pockets for drying gloves and a two-way front zip that lets you see your belay device. Treated with Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) to shed moisture. Stuff sack included.Features:New shell fabric is extremely tough and durable, but still lightweight, with Deluge® DWR to shed moisture; New fabric reinforcements on shoulders, elbow, and hip panels for increased durabilityAttached hood adjusts with quick-pull drawcord"

From Backcountry.com:
"The Patagonia DAS Parka provides the kind of uncompromising protection you need in intense conditions. The shell is water-repellent and windproof to keep that constant breeze from getting under your skin. The hood is designed to fit over helmets, so you don't have to choose between warmth and traumatic brain injury. The synthetic insulation retains thermal value even when wet to maintain insulation through any weather. A plethora of pockets allow the jacket to play host to a range of necessary items, while handwarmer pockets provide a garage for those frosty fingers. The cut of this jacket is generous, the better to serve as a belay parka while your partner labors up the pitch."

From Patagonia:
"Our quintessential belay and bivy piece. The bombproof DAS, with its high-loft synthetic insulation, stays warm even when wet, sheds snow, and blocks wind. The shell fabric is a polyester quad ripstop that's extremely tough, durable, and light in weight. An Optipull hood fits over helmets, and the high collar insulates your face. Finer points: insulated handwarmer pockets, a zippered chest pocket, inside mesh pockets for drying gloves and a two-way front zip that lets you see your belay device. Treated with Deluge? DWR (durable water repellent) to shed moisture."

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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