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Mountain Hardwear Downhill Parka

Men's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: **** by 10 reviews. Also available for: Women, Men & Women

Mountain Gear

Amp up your downhill adventures and don't worry about the the weather in the waterproof protection of the Downhill Parka from Mountain Hardwear. While a layer of Conduit fabric, crafted from hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers, actively moves sweat away from your skin while shedding precip, a thick, sleeping bag-like layer of 650-fill goose down keeps you warm and protected from high alpine air. Specifications based on size Large.

Features:

  • Cut through fall sleet and spring slop in waterproof Conduit laminate made of hydrophobic and hydrophilic molecules that wick sweat from the interior and shed precip at the exterior
  • Keep cold air and precip out with the watertight front zip, one-handed hood, waist, and hem drawcords, and removable, adjustable, stretch powder skirt
  • Keep your pass in the drop-down season pass holder at the hem and your lift ticket on the hem's lift ticket ring
  • Rock out to your tunes when you carry your iPod in the interior MP3 pocket with an earpiece cord exit, and stay well hydrated by storing aqua in the inner water bottle pocket
  • Stow your mitts and eyewear in the glove and goggle pockets and while your gloves aren't handy, warm your fingers in the fleece-lined hand pockets
  • Surround yourself with the best natural insulator – 650-fill goose down keeps warmth close
  • When the snow's really dumping, pull up the zip-off Ergo hood with a laminated brim and stay comfortable with the non-abrasive micro-chamois-lined collar and chin guard
  • When your time on the half-pipe proves rigorous, unzip the superlight, welded, and water-resistant Pit Zips for extra ventilation

SummitHut.com

The Mountain Hardwear Downhill Parka is designed to take abuse. Big Sky, Alyeska and Mt. Lemmon have nothing on this waterproof, breathable, down-insulated parka! Interior MP3 pocket lets you storm down to your own soundtrack while the powderskirt keeps snow out.

Features:

  • Conduit™ waterproof, breathable technology
  • Fleece-lined hand pockets with water-resistant zips
  • Insulated with 650-Fill Goose Down
  • Insulated, zip-off hood with removable fauz fur trim
  • Interior MP3 pocket with earpiece and cord exit
  • Interior mesh glove and goggle pocket
  • Interior water bottle pocket
  • Lift ticket ring on hem and ski pass key reel help keep you where you want to be
  • Micro-Chamois™-lined collar and chin guard
  • Removable, adjustable powder skirt is stretchy
  • Zip sleeve pocket

Backcountry.com Outlet

With the Men's Downhill Parka, Mountain Hardwear prepares you for everything winter can throw your way. A 20K-rated waterproof Conduit laminate ensures dryness, while 650-fill down insulation guarantees warmth on the hill. Tons of pockets stash your gloves, goggs, and more. Mountain Hardwear even included an inner MP3 pocket with a headphone port. The Downhill Parka's Yeti fleece lining wicks moisture while serving up some extra warmth. Open this ski jacket's welded Underarm zips for quick cool-downs. After a bountiful storm, attach the stretch pow skirt, and zip it off when you want a more street-ready style.


USOutdoor.com

Made for powder hounds: packed with snowsport features while the 650-fill down and Conduitª laminate keep you warm and dry on cold dawn patrols.

Features:

  • 31" length
  • Ascent Ripstop bodyV50-fill down insulation
  • Conduit laminate
  • Drop-down season pass holder and lift ticket ring on hem
  • Extra-beefy laminated brim
  • Fleece-lined hand pockets
  • Interior MP3 pocket with cord exit
  • Interior water bottle, glove and goggle pocket
  • Micro chamois-lined collar and chin guard
  • One-handed hood, waist and hem drawcords
  • Removable, adjustable, stretch powder skirt
  • Superlight pit zips are welded and water-resistant
  • Watertight front zip
  • Yeti Fleece inset for warmth
  • Zip-off ergo hood

PeterGlenn

The Mountain Hardwear Downhill down ski parka for men is insulated with 650-fill down. This jacket promises to keep you warm and dry through winters worst weather. The zip-off hood and removable powder skirt protect from flying snow. Water-resistant zippers seal out moisture. Welded pit zips let you further regulate your temperature.

Features:

  • Ascent Ripstop nylon fabric with DWR and Conduit laminateV50-fill down insulation
  • Drop-down season pass holder on hem
  • Fleece-lined hand pockets
  • Multiple pockets

Backcountry.com

Cold, wet ski conditions just got crossed off your list of concerns thanks to the waterproof shell fabric and 650-fill goose down of the Mountain Hardwear Men’s Downhill Down Parka. The zip-off, helmet-compatible hood features removable fur trim for added steeze, and tons of pockets hold everything from you MP3 player to your goggles.

Breathable Rating:20000g
Center Back Length:32in (81cm)
Core Venting:Underarm zips
Country Of Origin:China
Hood:Yes, removable
Insulation:650-fill goose down
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:[Shell] Ascent ripstop with Conduit laminate; [Lining] Yeti fleece
Pockets:2 Handwarmer, 1 inner mesh glove, 1 goggle, 1 MP3, 1 water bottle, 1 pass, 1 zip sleeve
Powder Skirt:Yes, removable
Recommended Use:Skiing, snowboarding
Seam Taped:No, welded
Shell fabric:100% nylon
Waterproof:Yes, Conduit membrane
Waterproof Rating:20K
Waterproofing:Conduit polyurethane laminate
Weight:2lb 11oz (1220g)
Zip-in Compatibility:No

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
SmallMediumLargeExtra LargeExtra Extra Large
Otter
Otter
 349.00350.00349.00350.00349.00350.00 
Tiger / Stainless
Tiger / Stainless
   176.97244.95176.97
Pesto
Pesto
 349.00350.00349.00350.00349.00350.00 
Cypress / Stainless
Cypress / Stainless
    176.97
Sapphire
Sapphire
199.99199.99244.95199.99199.99244.95 
Black
Black
349.00349.95350.00349.00349.95350.00349.00349.95350.00349.00349.95350.00349.00349.95350.00
Red
Red
349.00349.95350.00349.00349.95350.00349.00349.95350.00349.00349.95350.00349.00349.95350.00

Legend

  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - PeterGlenn

Mountain Hardwear Downhill Parka Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

not just for the mountains!

Rating:*****

Let me start by saying that this is my 4th MH jacket, and 6th major MH purchase. Call me a fan boy if ya want, but i'm a fully sastisfied consumer! So on with the review. I'm using this jacket in northern Colorado, as my primary bike commuting insulation. The "hand" of this garment is superb. taped seams, self sealing zippers, a ton of pockets, pit zips (which are a god send!) and a 2 piece front zipper (which is good for me, as im hunched over a bike 30+ miles a day. This jacket is just flat fan-friggen-tastic! im 5,11, 195 and of a rather athletic build. the medium fits me perfect. The insulation, water resistance and breathability are very impressive. I was out in a 35 degree full blown drizzle for about 20 miles, in only a long sleeve cotton shirt and this jacket. not only was i toasty warm, but i was only mildly damp from sweating (im not a lazy biker...average 18 mph). As the temps have dropped into the 20s at night, a layer of wool is all i need as a seondary insulator with this coat. Simply fantastic! only negitive i have is the fact the 650 fill is not uber compressable. the coat is under 3 lbs, but if you need to pack it away, a compression sack is going to be a necassary. That said, it dosent have that "staypuft marshmellow man" look to it in the least. in fact, all of the feedback ive recieved has ended in suprise when i tell them its down...and then they try it on and LOOOOVE it.

tre3322508 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 10/06/2009

Made for Hardcore Resort Ripping

Rating:*****

Ok - first things first: To come to this jacket I have owned three in the last four years, and tried on about 15. I have owned a Marmot Logan Jacket and a North Face Vortex for comparison. I was looking for something that 1) would keep me warm, 2) allowed a good range of motion, and 3) look good enough that I could wear it around town. To these things: warmth -- I have always been skeptical of down jackets, but I can't even tell it is goose down. The jacket functions as a soft shell, but has an extremely warm, light layer of down. This eliminates the bulk of 3 in 1 jackets. Fit - because the jacket insulates with light down, I can move around, something I could not do with a 3 in 1. Although not as roomy as some gore-tex shells w/ light insulation, the pit zips don't constrict my arms, and the length is excellent for skiing short-hike powder. Looks - it looks good: good color matching, and a multitude of pockets for stashing everything you could want. At 100-200 dollars cheaper than goretex shells, and the same price (with MUCH better functionality) than 3 in 1 jackets, this is the jacket if you ski hard in the big resorts.

Utah Skier at Backcountry.com Outlet on 11/12/2007

Good Jacket

Rating:****

I have the Mountain Hardware chugach jacket and was very pleased. The downhill parka is no exception. It is a very good quality product. Lots of pockets, good fit, not puffy like a traditional down jacket. My only complaint is that I wore this jacket out of the box in 21 degree weather and I immediately noticed cold spots in the shoulder area. The down is very thin in this area. I admit that I only wore a long sleeve t-shirt underneath. The jacket however is perfect with a base layer and a light middle layer for active outdoor activities. The cut is great and the jacket looks great.

Dave at Backcountry.com Outlet on 01/12/2009

Warm but heavy and puffy

Rating:****

Good and warm jacket, this has a really good length, sknow skirt and plenty of pockets, removable skirt and hood its warm enough to ski with just a base layer underneath in a 30's weather, what there is not to like?.... its puffy, on the heavy side and doesnt compress well at all, i dont know if a down midlayer + hardshell would perform better on low temperatures but that's about all the bad on this jacket, weight puffy and no easy to compress nerveless it does an amazing job of keeping you warm while skiing

Tonatiuh Fernandez at Backcountry.com Outlet on 04/08/2009

This Parka Rocks!

Rating:*****

Mountain Hardwear's Down Parka is all I had hoped and more! Being a big fan of the insulating qualities of down, but not wanting to look like the Michelin Man I rolled the dice and decided to order this Parka. I was not dissapointed...the cut of the jacket was athletic and with 650 down fill has the power to keep out the cold weather during any outdoor winter activity. The styling and attention to detail put this Parka over the top! I wonder why Mountain Hardwear does not expand this particular down line?

ceo100310047 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 04/19/2009

Great Jacket!!

Rating:****

I finally found a jacket that works for me! This is an excellent down jacket. First and foremost it is warm! It also has plenty of pockets and features that are quite handy. It is windproof, waterproof and breathes very well. It is also very light and flexible. My only complaints is that the design of the hood draw stings are a little awkward and the jacket isn't insulated down beyond the pow skirt. All in all, a very nice and warm down jacket.

Anonymous at Backcountry.com Outlet on 12/20/2007

Dynamite jacket

Rating:*****

Hands down the warmest jacket I have owned. Plenty of pockets and good zippers as well. It seems like the shift in slope jackets is all towards having a shell and layering. But I also like to wear my jackets when I am not skiing, and living in Missoula I wear it often. A shell for walking around campus isn't ideal--and 3 in 1's are just lame. If you are looking for some insulation in your jacket this is the one to get.

chris in missoula at Backcountry.com Outlet on 08/21/2009

Excellent Parka

Rating:*****

I have only had this jacket a few weeks but have worn it daily. I have been out in temps fgrom -10 to near 40. I have been dry and warm. I was surprised how warm such a thin jacket could be. I would recommend this to anyone who wants waterproof and the warmth of down.

Roger A. at Backcountry.com Outlet on 01/18/2009

Great parka but returned for the MH Sub Zero parka

Rating:****

The parka would be great for the ski hill as the outer shell is very waterproof and would keep out the wind. However, I was looking for a down parka for more gneral use and went with the Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero parka which is great!

TJ at Backcountry.com Outlet on 01/20/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Great for resorts

Rating:***

Very warm resort jacket. I used it in 0 degree (F) weather up in Tremblant and was very comfortable. Slightly awkward fit around the stomach area. However, the fit may be due to my body type. After a full day of skiing expert glades the jacket seemed to retain some moisture. The jacket wasn't wet by any means but seemed slightly damp probably due to the Gore-Tex. Wouldn't really recommend it for a long backcountry slog (although it does have pit-zips) due to weight but that's not really what this jacket was designed for. Overall, this was a great purchase for cold days at the resort where you don't want to wear the giant down puffy.

B Hughes at Backcountry.com Outlet on 02/11/2009