Men's Glacier Guide Down Parka
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https://www.mountainhardwear.com/mens-glacier-guide-down-parka-1616581.html 1616581Summary
A serious, technical parka made for mountain guides and those they lead.Whether you’re a professional leading expeditions or simply a dedicated mountaineer, the Guide Parka is the warm, insulated, windproof jacket you need. 30D nylon fabric in the body is durable, with 140D nylon fabric in the shoulders, arms, and waist for formidable resistance to extreme conditions.
This product is certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) by Control Union.
This product is certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) by Control Union.
$400.00
Style# 1616581
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Alpine Climbing
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Features & Specs
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Weight: - 2 lb 8 oz / 1.12 kg -
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Reviewers rated this product: - Fits Slightly Large -
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Good For: - Alpine Climbing -
Summary
A serious, technical parka made for mountain guides and those they lead.Whether you’re a professional leading expeditions or simply a dedicated mountaineer, the Guide Parka is the warm, insulated, windproof jacket you need. 30D nylon fabric in the body is durable, with 140D nylon fabric in the shoulders, arms, and waist for formidable resistance to extreme conditions.
This product is certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) by Control Union.
This product is certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) by Control Union.
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Materials
- Fabric Body: AirShield™ 30D Nylon Ripstop (100% Nylon)
- Insulation: Q.Shield™ DOWN 650-fill
- Insulation: RDS Certified Down
Measurements
- Center Back Length: 32 in / 80 cm
- Apparel Fit: Alpine
- Weight: 2 lb 8 oz / 1.12 kg
- AirShield™ technology is breathable and windproof, Q Shield® DOWN 650-fill insulation repels water
- Strategically placed 140D nylon resists wind, water, and abrasion, 30D nylon in body for packability
- Adjustable, helmet-compatible hood zips off for versatility
- Two hand warmer pockets are pack-compatible
- Dual vertical-entry chest pockets are pack-compatible
- Large interior mesh drop pocket easily holds gloves and other essential gear
- Interior zippered security pocket for keys, ID, and other valuables
- Baffle construction for maximum loft and warmth
- Center zipper is covered by a windproof front placket for extra protection
- Velcro® cuffs seal away the elements
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Reviews
Men's Glacier Guide Down Parka is rated
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Rated 3 out of
5
by
Jack95 from
Really Mountain Hardwear?
This jacket is not for alpine climbing as advertised. At a whopping 2.5lbs, it weighs more than my sleeping bag. This would be more suitable for walking a dog over winters in North Dakota, or working as a ski lift attendant. I own the previous version of this parka as well: the MH Sub Zero SL. Here is a comparison:
-The GG easily has 20% less loft. The Sub Zero seems to have much more down filling and is therefore warmer.
-The GG Parka does have a longer cut making it warmer in that regard.
-The inner zipper baffle on the GG has a strip of protectant grosgrain ribbon sewn onto it. the Velcro on the outer zipper cover flap tends to stick to this and get caught. An annoyance when you're in the alpine.
-Bottom cinch cord is useless. The toggles do not grab the shock cord. For $400 at least that should work...
Conclusions:
The previous versions, the Sub Zero SL, Stormlight Parka and the similar Chillwave are much warmer with more loft and better hoods. A quick google image search will confirm this. This jacket is toasty, but also durable and heavy. I would recommend it for a ski resort employee, not a climber. It is warm, but a downgrade compared to previous versions.
For the same exact price point, check out the MHW Phantom Hooded jacket. It is completely baffled and at 17 oz with 850FP down, It blows the Glacier Guide out of the water.
Mountain Hardwear, why is this jacket still in production? Improve the loft and FP and I would consider taking on an expedition climb.
Date published: 2017-10-10
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Danik from
A step above
A step above and the first real water resistant down jacket I have owned, only issue is that it has to be very cold for me to wear this jacket.
Date published: 2017-06-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
hwbzar63 from
Great quality & attention to detail.
Hiking Glennallen & Anaktuvuk Pass, great quality.
Date published: 2017-01-09
Rated 4 out of
5
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Mark2 from
This product has mixed feature
Pros: I like the hood with the tightening cord in the back so that it does not get in the way of the collar in the front. And it creates a snug hood. Also the multilayer bundling features around he neck are comfortable and keep me warm. The coat is working good in the very cold Chicago winter so far.
Cons: For me the coat makes my back sweat, which makes my back cold when I take it off indoors. Also I use sleeve length 33 and this medium has a much longer length- so I need to bunch it up.
Date published: 2016-12-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Altr0 from
Not too puffy and wonderfully warm.
It wasn't my first choice because puffs typically don't look all that great and limit movement. This parka is a bit puffy, but it looks good and is not enough to limit movement. Also with the 650 fill and materials in the parka is wonderfully warm even in ~10°F. Size runs larger; I ordered a medium as a 6' 190lb and it is still a tiny bit large (but comfortable).
Date published: 2016-02-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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MplsBob from
Just what I needed
The perfect coat for the cold. I usually use multiple layers when it's really cold outside. But if I want to just go out and walk the dog, having a really warm coat is so much less bother. Also, for cold-weather spectator sports, even all those layers don't keep me warm, but this does.
Excellent design, fit, and construction.
Date published: 2016-02-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SkiCoach from
Serious Warmth
I am a ski race coach and I often spend my mornings setting courses and this jacket is way too warm for serious activity. However, once the race begins and I spend the next 6 hours standing in sub-zero temps this jacket is awesome. The hood is helmet compatible and keeps my head toasty and the numerous pockets can easily store all my essential items. I read the previous reviews and understood that it does run a bit large. I purchased my usual large size with the expectation of layering underneath, but I have not had a need to wear much more than a base layer and medium weight mid-layer in even the coldest temps so far this season (-10F, -25F wind chill).
Date published: 2016-02-10
Rated 4 out of
5
by
schl1tz from
Decent Parka With A Few Flaws
I purchased this jacket to replace my 16 year old Mountain Hardwear Stormlight down parka. I had heard rumors that quality had slipped a bit since Columbia purchased the company, and I would kind of agree. This jacket is nowhere near as nice as my Stormlight was, but it's still a decent jacket. It clearly doesn't have as much fill, and I wish the hood was slightly larger. I also wish it had a drawcord at the waist, which my Stormlight did, and the toggles on the bottom drawcord don't hold their position on the cord at all, making the bottom drawcord essentially useless. The drawcord for the hood is on the back of the hood, which seems a little awkward for me. Again, it's a solid jacket but I'm glad I got a smokin' deal on it because I really don't feel it's worth $400.
Date published: 2016-02-04
Rated 4 out of
5
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Moto7x from
Warm and Dry!
As the other reviews stated, it runs large. I'm 6'2" tall 200 lbs and athletic build. I like the added length vs a typical jacket. The bottom of the parka hits me at the very top of my legs. The external material is very well made and more dupable than most other coats that are this light. I've had this parka in 10 degree weather (Sitting for 2+ hours) and stayed warm with a medium base layer on. All of the pockets have the insulation on the out side, so when you stick your hands in, the pockets are nice and warm. However, it doesn't fit as well as the Absolute Zero™ Parka around the neck. I wish this had a draw sting or something, but i just have used a neck gator and been just fine. All around, a great Parka!
Date published: 2015-12-14
Rated 4 out of
5
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Devon from
Runs large
Runs large, I'm 6' tall 200 lbs and very athletic build very fit no beer gut. I have other Mountain Hardwear jackets and this runs large. I ordered a large and should have got a Medium. Very functional cold cold weather jacket other than sizing I like it.
Date published: 2015-12-03