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Peak Performance BL Down Jacket - Men's
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Peak Performance BL Down Jacket - Men's

Item # PPF0203

Down or synthetic: Most puffy mountaineering jackets tend to fall into one of these two categories. But Peak Performance’s built its BL Down Jacket with an innovative blend of natural and synthetic fibers to give you the best of both worlds. By combining these two insulating materials, Peak Performance has created a super-warm jacket that’s not only very light, but thanks to its water-resistant WindStopper shell fabric, it's also highly resilient in the face of extreme mountain conditions.

  • Water-resistant WindStopper fabric provides protection from both wet weather and extreme mountain winds
  • Innovative blend of natural and synthetic insulation blends the high warmth-to-weight ratio of down with with synthetic's ability to retain warmth when wet
  • Boxed construction places insulation in strategic locations to help eliminate cold spots
  • Articulated sleeves provide additional interior room to further improve freedom of movement
  • Additional length improves coverage when skiing, climbing, and mountaineering.
  • Fixed hood with cinch-cord adjustment provides additional storm protection and is large enough to fit over skiing and climbing helmets
  • Backcountry.com is the exclusive US retailer for Peak Performance products

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Standing on top of the best of both worlds.

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Hi im 5.10, 165lb. my friend have the Peak Performance Heli Regulate

Hi im 5.10, 165lb. my friend have the Peak Performance Heli Regulate Hood in Xl and i try it and is fit my well. For this jacket should i order xl too ??? thank you very much for a quick response.

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November 7, 2012

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Rating for this product: 1

Too pricey for a medium grade jacket.

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December 5, 2011

With this particular jacket it seems as though Peak Performance is trying to hit that moving target of the premium quality seen in Patagonia or Mountain Hardwear, but with the aesthetic quality of Moncler or Aether. Regretfully with this particular design you get a compromise on both.

I was excited to see the blend of synthetic and natural down insulation, as this does add improved resistance if the insulation happens to get wet. It also explains the slightly heavy weight for this jacket, as synthetic insulation does tend to weigh a bit more. The shorter length is also decent, as it does allow for easier layering under a hardshell while wearing a bib style pant.

So why one stars? It all comes down the price point. At $3-400 this jacket would easily garner five stars. However at this price point I expect a fully watertight jacket, with seam taping, highly breathable materials, and full down insulation to increase warmth while reducing weight. If the jacket were waterproof it would not need to have a blend of synthetic down mixed in. You can easily find a down insulated jacket (800 fill rating or higher) in the closer to 1 - 1.5 lb mark, and fully waterproof, from Peak Performances competitors.

TL;DR $3-400 features in an $700 jacket.

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If i bought this jacket in a small ( im 5' 7", 145 pounds)

If i bought this jacket in a small ( im 5' 7", 145 pounds) and wanted to buy the burton 2lcyclic jacket to wear as a shell, what size should i get? would a small fit over the down jacket or would it be to tight??

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October 17, 2011

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Devon,
Thanks for your question, while your approach may work, I would let you know that this is not a layering jacket. The Peak Performance BL Down Jacket is a stand alone, expedition worthy jacket. Backcountry.com has several other down jacket options that would layer much better under a shell than this would. Take the Patagonia Ultra Light Down Series for instance. I hope this is helpful for you.

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October 20, 2011

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Rating for this product: 5

Excellent jacket

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December 23, 2012

Looked at this jacket in Oslo, and the price tag was 1050 USD. Found that a little pricy, and was very happy when I saw this jacket at 350USD her at DOG. The jacket is excellent for my use, mostly around town. Have it in black, which is fairly neutral compared to the light blue. The jacket is pretty long and heavy, and has a good hood. The outer material seems good, but I have not tried it in rain or wet snow yet.
It is warm, but not too warm like a Canada Goose. At this price, it is a no brainer. Normal price in Norway, it is not worth the money. Regular price in the US, it is decent, but there are probably other jackets out there that gives better value for the money.
The other review on this jacket is based on the regular price, and can be a bit misleading.

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Peak Performance BL Down Jacket - Men's - 2011

Tech Specs:

Material:
[membrane/laminate] WindStopper; [lining] polyester 
Insulation:
800-fill down / PrimaLoft blend 
Fabric Waterproof Rating:
water-resistant 
Fabric Breathability Rating:
highly breathable 
Hood:
yes, fixed 
Fit:
relaxed 
Length:
hip 
Venting:
none 
Pockets:
2 hand-warmer, 1 chest zip 
Seams:
critical seams taped 
Weight:
2 lbs 3 oz 
Recommended Use:
skiing, mountaineering 
Manufacturer Warranty:
30 days