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Was hesitant afther reading other reviews but gave it a go, and I have no regrets, especially with the usual great alti deals. I usually wear large in everything (shirts, sweaters, jackets), I’m 187cm/80kg, but this is definitely an oversized belay jacket, so sizing down is necessary (I got a medium). Super warm - tshirt under the jacket up to -10°. Very satisfied.
A nice, warm, long jacket. The hood is enormous (to fit a helmet) but can be adjusted to fit a normal head. I’m surprised others found the jacket ran large. I bought my normal size L expecting a relaxed fit suitable for layering (down sweater, insulated overalls) but found the body and sleeves tighter than expected. It’ll work, but a size up may have been better. The zipper seems pretty lightweight. As zippers are often the first thing to go, I hope this one holds up.
Warm primaloft jacket. Not that heavy as I thought. Runs large tho
Bought this to replace my older parka I grew out of. This is deceptively warm for how light it feels.
I got large to have this as an emergency jacket, most brands I fit a men’s medium but the nature of this jacket runs big so large maybe me feel like a kid wearing dad’s jacket
This is the warmest jacket I’ve ever owned; it feels like a perfectly made blanket and is of outstanding quality.
Amazing padded coat, super warm, and great quality. It’s fine even in -20. Fits perfectly, soft and comfy. Worth the price.
I wasn't looking for a belay jacket (parka) but was looking for a jacket warm enough for low activity and really cold winter days. Something not puffy, bulky or heavy like a traditional parka. There are not many options for a windproof, waterproof, low bulk jacket that's warm enough to handle the cold. This jacket isn't waterproof but with a shell, it comes very close to all you need. First time trying it out was with a mild walk in the evening - minus 9c (-18c windchill). Wasn't sure what to expect because the jacket felt so thin and light so I wore a high pile collared hoodie over a tshirt, windproof pants over sweats and beanie under the belay jacket and BD Fineline jacket. I didn't feel any chill for the 20 minute walk. Maybe too much for that weather. Next day, same temp and wind, I wore just a light weight down jacket, beanie, sweats and windproof pants. It was enough for the weather but I discovered the flaw in the design. The hood has very little control. Only the draw-string on the back to tighten the sizing. The collar is plenty roomy when zipped up. You don't feel strangled while wearing mid layers. Which is what a belay is designed for. But it would be nice to have more control to cinch up the hood along the opening. This would keep the cold air from seeping in from the top while the draw-string at the hem blocks the other end. The other flaw is the design of the hood. The design is more open/wider leaving your face more exposed. The jacket is a small with lots of room for the layers underneath it. I wear a medium tshirt and small for jackets. So much room that you want to fill that extra space with a midlayer so it helps to block out the cold air. Some mid layer with a collar to zip up to cover the mouth. Without it, the cold air comes in and makes you feel colder than you should. I'm not using the jacket as it was designed for (belay) but it is great as a very warm synthetic mid layer under a jacket (shell) to keep warm on a cold winter day. PROS: warmer than you think, blocks the wind, low bulk (loft) CONS: hood needs more ways to adjust, more oversize than you think (pro as a belay jacket) con if you just want to wear this as a jacket with only a tshirt,
This jacket gives okay warmth, if you are looking for a true parka look elsewhere. I will say though with proper layering this jacket does keep you warm. Size runs pretty big, typically I wear s/m and I ordered a small and it leaves enough room for layers underneath. Exterior jacket is very durable and smooth to the touch. Does not look as shiny in person as it does in the pictures. One con to the jacket is the zippers, they almost seem too small. Not the smoothest zip up, but gets the job done.
Fits as intended as a belay jacket - made to fit over a mid layer. Very warm jacket. Large interior pockets to carry gloves. I’d recommend if you need a very warm jacket.
