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Thu 18 Nov, 2010 7:11 pm
Hi guys,
Just thought I would see if anyone has any experience with the montbell alpine light down jacket (good, bad or ugly
I'm in the market for a new jacket that's lighter than my previous yet doesn't have to be super warm ie most of it's life will be spent worn around camp in the evening in syd/blue mountains or cold stops whilst on the trail. However it will get used on occasion in the snowies (summer hikes, winter ski/snowboard and snowshoe adventures as a mid layer) and my rare tassie adventures (wish they were more frequent
It looks like a good jacket at a reasonable price point. Also if any ladies have it how do you find sizing/fit.
Thanks again
Cheers
Michaela
Just thought I would see if anyone has any experience with the montbell alpine light down jacket (good, bad or ugly
I'm in the market for a new jacket that's lighter than my previous yet doesn't have to be super warm ie most of it's life will be spent worn around camp in the evening in syd/blue mountains or cold stops whilst on the trail. However it will get used on occasion in the snowies (summer hikes, winter ski/snowboard and snowshoe adventures as a mid layer) and my rare tassie adventures (wish they were more frequent
It looks like a good jacket at a reasonable price point. Also if any ladies have it how do you find sizing/fit.
Thanks again
Cheers
Michaela
Re: Montbell alpine light jacket
Fri 19 Nov, 2010 7:14 pm
BM, I see you have had no replies. I can't directly help, but can point you to http://forums.ski.com.au/forums/ubbthre ... ost1114941 where some of the MB parkas are roundly applauded. Tele-whippet is a guy who's opinions I trust and is not too lightly impressed by gear. He used to make some climbing gear so knows a reasonably made bit of kit when he sees it.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
Montbell alpine light jacket
Fri 19 Nov, 2010 7:34 pm
Thankyou for that. I didn't even think to poke my head in at ski.com.au
Must admit I use tapatalk on my phone these days so I tend to visit ski.com.au more in the winter months.
Interesting he went with the mont bell thermawrap (synthetic jacket). I've read some good reviews on it but I guess was leaning towards down out of habit. Hmmm good food for thought.
Must admit I use tapatalk on my phone these days so I tend to visit ski.com.au more in the winter months.
Interesting he went with the mont bell thermawrap (synthetic jacket). I've read some good reviews on it but I guess was leaning towards down out of habit. Hmmm good food for thought.
Re: Montbell alpine light jacket
Mon 22 Nov, 2010 8:29 am
Hi BM, I'm very happy with my MB Thermawrap Parka, very light and compactable but warm for its weight and well made.
Great for skiing or around town (Katoomba) on those drizzly/mizzly winter days.
Be aware of MB sizing though, they're sized for small people, I normally fit a medium jacket but needed a large size which fits me well.
Great for skiing or around town (Katoomba) on those drizzly/mizzly winter days.
Be aware of MB sizing though, they're sized for small people, I normally fit a medium jacket but needed a large size which fits me well.
Re: Montbell alpine light jacket
Mon 22 Nov, 2010 6:35 pm
HI Michela,
Didn't see this earlier,
I have a Montbell Extralight down vest.
I use this in the Blueies all thru winter.
This is a great piece of gear.
Fit is true to size.
Hope this isn't too late to help you out.
Melinda
Didn't see this earlier,
I have a Montbell Extralight down vest.
I use this in the Blueies all thru winter.
This is a great piece of gear.
Fit is true to size.
Hope this isn't too late to help you out.
Melinda
Montbell alpine light jacket
Mon 22 Nov, 2010 7:11 pm
Not at all too late. Thanks guys for your feedback. I'm now at the point of toying with whether I go for the alpine light (down) or the thermawrap (synthetic). Hmmm. Torn. (in a fun I'm about to buy more gear sense
Re: Montbell alpine light jacket
Mon 22 Nov, 2010 7:57 pm
Have a look at the Western Mountaineering jackets too:
http://www.westernmountaineering.com/in ... -and-Vests
I just brought a Flight Jacket, seriously nice!
http://www.westernmountaineering.com/in ... -and-Vests
I just brought a Flight Jacket, seriously nice!
Montbell alpine light jacket
Mon 22 Nov, 2010 9:01 pm
Yes the wm jackets are dreamy arent they. Unfortunately I'm tight on $$$ and I've heard good things about mont bell for the price point. Gotta love the strong aus $ at the moment (mind you it would be nice if it popped back up over the USD mark).
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