Best down parka features?

I’ve been keeping an eye out for one of these:
lyngen down750 jacket

At 539g (claimed fill weight of 250g IIRC), it looks very tempting. But, I haven’t seen many reviews of the current model. There’s a ColdThistle review of the older one, but it’s since been redesigned.

I have not seen the Nilas but have seen both the Neutrino and Plus a while back and the Plus is a completely different ball game, the Plus has
About 60g more down than the Nilas/Neutrino so should be warmer but as I recall its a longer cut.

Its worth looking at the Montbell Permafrost also.

Well those are worth looking into as well. Thanks!

Does the Montbell have a stowable pocket or a stuffsack that comes with it? Haven't found info on that yet.

Here's a BPL thread from a while back that sure made the Permafrost look pretty good. Richard N. took a pretty good look at it, it seems.

Jon

The Montbell Mirage seems to be pretty amazing in terms of its warmth to weight ratio…

Any folks here with experience with the Mirage?

http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Down-Jacket-Reviews/MontBell-Mirage-Parka

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I have a Mirage and I agree with Rick its probaly good to -10c.

Hey! I was just reading a blog post about these jackets! Enjoy!

First post about the Mirage, Permafrost, and Nilas:

http://coldthistle.blogspot.com/2013/02/jer-first-bit-of-our-kit-is-on-way.html

He eventually chose the Mirage, and this is why:

http://coldthistle.blogspot.com/2013/06/mont-bell-mirage.html

I personally think his choice is sound.

The Mirage is good Little Parka Max,

I have a Mirage. It's really warm, especially for a 13 oz jacket. Standing around at 27F a few weekends ago I was totally warm and comfortable. I am sure it's good to 10-15 degrees lower than that with appropriate matching layers.

Before I got it I was concerned about the 7d fabric, but now that I have it I can't tell a difference between it and the 15d shell of my UL Down Parka. I've never torn a hole in any puffy so I'm not too worried about it.

Boy, it is really tough to beat that Montbell Permafrost. That just seems like a lot of performance/materials/construction for the cost.

Anybody know of any good deals on the Permafrost right now? I'm on the cusp of a XL with 44" chest, but would really prefer to get a large as when I buy XL stuff to fit in the shoulders, the 32" waist is swimming in extra worthless material. Any comments on the fit of this parka? Are they sized a bit large to allow for layering?

Thanks,
Jon

I have seen no deals for it at all Jon,

Jon, I'm a 41" chest and 34" waist and my size large Montbell stuff has some extra room in the chest. I think it'd fit you fine.

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More good choice seems to keep cropping up. Who has experience with the OR Maestro?

Jon,
What attributes/features are important to you?
Light weight or durability? Lots pockets or minimal?

…is about the closest thing I've seen to what I am looking for. So I just ordered one from CampSaver. It's got the right combo, for me, of warmth, toughness (30d ballistic nylon gore windstopper fabric–the strongest nylon fabric, with the ballistic process applied) full box baffle construction and several pocket options and a hood that can be zipped on and off plus the totally separate high collar. Only thing that I don't know it has is a way to stuff it in one of it's own pockets.

Thanks for all the help and input. I think I would've spent more money for a lesser product if not for the advise received here. Much thanks, Jon

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