Winter alpinism's challenges are complex, but brutal cold calls for a simple solution. Patagonia uses the best down (800-fill-power) and a new polyester shell fabric: extremely tough and durable, but still lightweight, windproof and water-repellent. The drawcord hood's small draft tube cleanly encircles your face in the Patagonia Down Parka. Internal mesh drop-in pockets stow water bottles or spare mitts. Other fine points include soft, light, perforated hook-and-loop elasticized wrist cuffs and new reinforcements on shoulders and cuffs for greater durability. The Patagonia Down Parka has a relaxed fit for layering.
A full coverage down parka for winter mountaineering.
Features:
Superb lightweight 800-fill European white goose down insulation with a light but durable
DelugeĀ® DWR shell; Slant-box baffled construction
Shell and lining fabric is downproof, fully windproof, water-repellent and durable but super lightweight; Reinforced fabric in shoulders and sleeves
Drawcorded hood with small draft tube cleanly encircles face
Insulated flap with intermittent hook-and-loop closures covers center front zipper
Perforated hook-and-loop elasticized cuffs are soft and light
Zippered left chest pocket and two zippered handwarmer pockets; Two drop-in mesh internal pockets
Lining: 1.6-oz. microdenier ripstop polyester; DWR finish. Insulation: 800-fill-power European white goose down