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Expedition/High Alpine Parka

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Hello, I am going to buy a jacket thats completely overkill for the conditions I live and work in 70% of the time, but the other 30% of the time when its colder than a witches titty it would be nice to have a 850+ fill parka so I can stay cozy without wearing 14 layers. deciding between the Rab Neutrino, Himali Altidude, Rab Positron, or BD Vision
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Dec 10 2020 2:08PM
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JAHpow
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom parka
Dec 10 2020 4:20PM
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moncler
Dec 10 2020 4:52PM
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JAHpowMountain Hardwear Phantom parka


Shit thats fresh
Dec 10 2020 5:45PM
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yungonamoncler


those are baller, I've got money... but not MONEY money so imma have to pass
Dec 10 2020 5:46PM
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Dec 10 2020 5:48PM
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If money isn't an issue (sounds like it is to a certain extent):

Norrona's Trollveggen ACE Down Parka (950 fill): https://www.norrona.com/en-GB/products/trollveggen/trollveggen-ace-down-950-jacket-mens/?color=7735

If you can scrounge up the cash, it's the warmest coat I've ever had.

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Dec 10 2020 7:07PM
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.MASSHOLE.If money isn't an issue (sounds like it is to a certain extent):

Norrona's Trollveggen ACE Down Parka (950 fill): https://www.norrona.com/en-GB/products/trollveggen/trollveggen-ace-down-950-jacket-mens/?color=7735

If you can scrounge up the cash, it's the warmest coat I've ever had.

**This post was edited on Dec 10th 2020 at 7:11:42pm


Thats sick, but $400-500 is probably my cap, but if either way I'd never need another coat again

https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/mens-absolute-zero-parka-1898861.html?dwvar_1898861_color=004&pos=1

This one looks rad as fuck, also kinda out of my pricerange too.

Im Leaning towards a Himali Altidude, they're like $400, and I'm always down to support Colorado companies, 850 dry down fill, pertex nylon, expedition grade, seems pretty legit and affordable too
Dec 10 2020 7:43PM
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I use a Mountain Hardware Absolute Zero down parka for belaying while ice climbing when the temps get below ten degrees Fahrenheit. It’s what is used on 8000m peaks and is absolutely phenomenal for keeping me warm. I look like the Michelin Man when wearing it but to my knowledge there is nothing better.

It’s an $800 parka but for me it has been worth it. One thing to keep in mind is what your intended use of the parka is. Many of these expedition-weight parkas significantly limit your movement just due to their sheer size. I can’t imagine wearing mine while hiking, climbing, or doing much else other than belaying.
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