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Rab Microlight Alpine eVent Down Jacket - Men's

Rab Microlight Alpine eVent Down Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 20, 2012

RAB really got this one right. The eVent fabric sheds water really well, and the high-loft down is very warm. I can toss this on over a light shirt and walk comfortably around when the temp is in the 20's. I add another layer underneath when it's colder than that. i recently walked around in 9 deg F weather (windy, too) and I was comfortable. he main zipper was a bit tricky at first, but now I have little trouble with it. It likely was because the UK standard is reverse from the US.

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Looks Good, But Fails to Keep Me Warm

Mountain Hardwear Downtown Down Coat - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Downtown Down Coat - Men's

Rating for this product: 1 December 29, 2011

I had high hopes when I unboxed my new Mountain Hardwear Downtown Parka this evening. Nice fabric, looks good. Fits well. So I pulled i on and went for a short walk (it's 25 deg F out). What? My arms were cold! How could this be? It's a winter parka with down fill, for crying out loud! So back to the house. I pulled the sleeved inside out and discovered that the baffles are hugs and they are mostly devoid of down. So back to Backcounry.

I'm sure that Mountain Hardwear is saving a lot on labor by outsourcing manufacturing to China. The problem is that the product is junk. It's likely that the goose down is actually duck feathers. Never again. I will never order another Mountain Hardwear product!

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Mountain Hardwear Downtown Down Coat - Men's

December 29, 2011

I just received a Downtown parka this evening. The latest model does not have nearly enough down in the sleeves, so I'm returning it. That's the first, and last, Mountain Hardwear product that I'll buy.

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