Utilizing box construction to eliminate cold spots and featuring high-quality 800 fill power EX Down, the Alpine Down Parka strikes the perfect balance between heavyweight warmth and lightweight comfort. Equipped with a smooth, abrasion-resistant face fabric, a helmet-compatible hood, and a two-way front zipper to meet the demands of winter climbing and mountaineering.
Description
Features
- Box Construction allows down to loft to its max potential while reducing cold spots
- Downproofing helps keep down from escaping through the face fabric
- Dual-Axial Hood offers a close-fit and visibility
- 2-way front zipper allows for access from the bottom
- Zip End Guard protects your chin and face
- Articulated arm improves fit and allow for dynamic movement
- Alpine Cuff helps keep wind and snow out
- Inner drawcord adjuster allows for cinching the hem while helping keep out chill air
- 3 pockets (2 zippered fleece-lined hand pockets, 1 zippered chest pocket)
- Stuff sack included
Specs
| Material： | 20-denier nylon ripstop (PFAS-free water repellent finish) Lining: 20-denier Ballistic nylon taffeta (anti-static finish) Insulation: 800 Fill Power EX Down |
|---|---|
| Weight： | 1 lb 2.5 oz / 525 g |
| Total Weight： | 1 lb 2.9 oz / 536 g |
| Packed Size： | Φ6.3 x 9.8 in / Φ16 x 25 cm (5.1 L) |
| Other： | Darker feathers may be slightly visible through light-colored fabrics. Please note that this is a natural characteristic of down. |
| Country of Origin： | VIETNAM |
Related Information
Features an anti-static treatment to reduce buildup of static electricity
Treated to reduce static electricity. Maintains effectiveness semi-permanently without deterioration even after repeated washing.
EX Down: World class, high quality down in three grades
1000 Fill Power EX Down
This is our highest quality down, and it provides an extreme warmth-to-weight ratio. The down is carefully selected from waterfowls raised in climates with extreme temperature differences.900 Fill Power EX Down
Super high-quality 900 Fill Power EX Down provides an outstanding warmth-to-weight ratio. The down is sourced from large, mature waterfowl.800 Fill Power EX Down
High-quality 800 Fill Power EX Down provides an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio at a cost-effective price.Heat retention comparison
The quality of down is indicated with a unit called fill power (FP). When measured at a uniform weight, down with a higher fill power is loftier, holding more air and taking up more space (as shown in the photo below). What does that mean?
Simply put, using down with a higher fill power allows us to create lighter, more packable pieces of insulation. As an example, let's say we create two identical jackets with the same level of heat retention, but one is filled with 550 fill power down, and the other is filled with 1000 fill power down. The 1000 fill power down jacket will be lighter and more packable. In general, 550 to 700 fill power is considered to be of good quality. However, EX Down surpasses that with 800 to 1000 fill power.
Simply put, using down with a higher fill power allows us to create lighter, more packable pieces of insulation. As an example, let's say we create two identical jackets with the same level of heat retention, but one is filled with 550 fill power down, and the other is filled with 1000 fill power down. The 1000 fill power down jacket will be lighter and more packable. In general, 550 to 700 fill power is considered to be of good quality. However, EX Down surpasses that with 800 to 1000 fill power.
Box construction
Walls of fabric are inserted to create gusseted, box-shaped baffles. This construction allows down to loft to its maximum heat-retaining potential while reducing cold spots.
A range of options to suit various situations and applications
Montbell classifies its lineup using the indicators 'lightweight, midweight and heavyweight, with the "heavier" options providing higher insulation. We recommend selecting a product by considering the balance of various features such as insulation, compactness, wind/water resistance (wind, rain, and snow) based on how you intend to use the garment.
Regarding Wind-Resistant and Water-Resistant Models
These models use waterproof, breathable materials to enhance water-repellent and windproof performance.
To maximize the performance of high-quality down for specific applications, it is also crucial to adopt an appropriate design. By varying the combination of down quantity, down quality, and fabric for each model, we have created a diverse product lineup that caters to a wide range of uses, from midlayers and outerwear for winter activities to everyday wear and even polar expeditions.
These models use waterproof, breathable materials to enhance water-repellent and windproof performance.
Not fully waterproof, as the seams are not sealed.
To maximize the performance of high-quality down for specific applications, it is also crucial to adopt an appropriate design. By varying the combination of down quantity, down quality, and fabric for each model, we have created a diverse product lineup that caters to a wide range of uses, from midlayers and outerwear for winter activities to everyday wear and even polar expeditions.
Down Sourcing
At Montbell, we source down from both the European and Asian markets to satisfy a variety of characteristics (supply/availability, low cost, consistent quality, humane practices, etc.) and maintain our lofty standards. Every season we seek to balance the superior quality for which we are known and the lowest possible raw materials cost. We change down sourcing companies frequently to insure that our customers have access to superior products at the lowest price possible. In the course of these efforts, Montbell never purchases down from operations that practice "live-plucking" methods. We only utilize down plumes and feathers collected as a by-product of water fowl raised to meet the demands of the food industry.
We will continue to look for sources of down that maximize value to our customers and allow Montbell products to perform at the highest level.
We will continue to look for sources of down that maximize value to our customers and allow Montbell products to perform at the highest level.
Care
USE DOWN SPECIFIC DETERGENT
USE NET
IF NOT FULLY SUBMERGED IN SOAPY WATER, PRESS DOWN ON ITEM BY HAND.
WHEN DRYING, REMOVE ITEM FROM LAUNDRY NET AND PLACE IN DRYER. DRYING TIME VARIES BY ITEM. WHILE DRYING, CHECK ON ITEM SEVERAL TIMES TO ENSURE EXCESSIVE HEAT IS NOT BEING APPLIED.
IF DOWN IS CLUMPING, GENTLY PAT WITH BOTH HANDS TO EVENLY LOOSEN.
USE NET
IF NOT FULLY SUBMERGED IN SOAPY WATER, PRESS DOWN ON ITEM BY HAND.
WHEN DRYING, REMOVE ITEM FROM LAUNDRY NET AND PLACE IN DRYER. DRYING TIME VARIES BY ITEM. WHILE DRYING, CHECK ON ITEM SEVERAL TIMES TO ENSURE EXCESSIVE HEAT IS NOT BEING APPLIED.
IF DOWN IS CLUMPING, GENTLY PAT WITH BOTH HANDS TO EVENLY LOOSEN.