I might need to replace my oldest daughter’s down parka.
She is 5’11”. Would consider both men’s and women’s parka’s.
What I am looking for is a jacket that would have around 7oz of 800fp in a men’s M jacket. (Obviously the listed fill weight for the women’s jackets will be less).
She does not run cold, so I am leaning towards sewn through, but box baffles would be ok too.
What I really want is a long enough torso length. In cold weather, especially for quick summit pauses in the mountains with wind, having more of the hips and butt covered really helps to keep you warm.
Of course a good, good that fits over a climbing helmet is essential.
Weight/packed size matters too. Too big and it doesn’t get taken along. At the same time, for durability and financial concerns, I don’t want the very lightest options either.
Looking for 800-900fp, 20d fabric (10d lining would be ok), minimal heavy features.
What8s out there?
MHW has the Phantom Parka, but don’t list their fill weight
Same for Pata with the Fitzroy.
Montbell Alpine Down parka is pretty nice, except for the short torso length. Also, a few extra features to add unnecessary weight, but that is hard to avoid.
