Absolute Zero Down Parka - Men's
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Why We Like The Absolute Zero Down Parka
The Absolute Zero is Mountain Hardwear's most advanced climbing parka for big mountain guides and alpinists ascending the highest peaks in harsh conditions. We like that its 800-fill down insulation is some of the loftiest, most compressible insulation available, and Mountain Hardwear worked with Allied Down to ensure responsible sourcing and processing. The Pertex Diamond Fuse shell excels at abrasion and water resistance, and welded baffles bolster the parka's overall waterproofing.
Details
- High-altitude climbing parka for guides, elites, and alpinists
- 800-fill down insulation ensures warmth in freezing environments
- Pertex Diamond Fuse Ripstop shell with welded baffles for waterproofing
- Ventilation zippers under each sleeve
- Low-profile, insulated hood with a quickly adjustable drawcord
- Cuff gaskets with thumbholes for secure coverage
- RDS-Certified, fluorine-free Allied Down is responsibly sourced and processed
- Item #MHWZ9AR
- Material
- Pertex 2-D Diamon Fuse Ripstop (100% nylon) [paneling] Pertex 30D (100% nylon)
- Insulation
- 800-fill down
- Baffle Construction
- welded
- Fit
- regular
- Length
- helow hip
- Center Back Length
- [medium] 32in
- Hood
- insulated, adjustable
- Pockets
- 2 chest zippered, 2 hand zippered
- Venting
- underarm zippers
- Thumbholes
- yes
- Claimed Weight
- 3lb
- Activity
- alpine climbing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 3 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 17, 2022
Zipper Problematic
I bought this jacket last winter and from day one I had small issues with the zipper as the fine teeth caught sections of the coat when doing up to the point it ripped a small portion near the top. I started using it again this winter and the teeth on the zipper failed after 2 weeks of using it this year. Fine tooth zippers on this type of jacket is not a good choice. Parka is great for warmth but the zipper is poor.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.ca
July 17, 2021
Excellent
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
This parka exceeded my expectations. Seems very well made with numerous pockets. I really like the hood function with multiple adjustments. It is heavy and bulky but that is the exact reason you should be buying this jacket. I am very thankful for all the reviews discussing the sizing as it runs very big. IMO you should size down 1 full size with this jacket. I normally wear a Large, 5'9" and 185 and the medium fit me perfect with room for a couple layers. If you are going to use this jacket for high altitude mountaineering (I am not) you may want to stay with your original size for multiple layering. Excellent zipper and velcro functions.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
January 21, 2021
Awesome Jacket
I bought this Jacket and there is no doubt it will be the warmest I have. I have a Canada Goose that is also warm but much heavier 2-3x. I wanted something that I could throw in my backpack an have for emergency on my outdoor adventures in the back country incase the weather turns. I do lots of multiday outdoor camping and ice fishing in the cold. This has never left me cold even in -35 C weather. I am very happy with it so far but I have only used it a few times. I also bought the matching pants. The size is huge. I bought XL and had to return for L...and it is marginally too big as well. I could have worn another large down under the XL. The pants fit to size. If you buy this...downsize one size than your normal. Overall a very well made product with lots of attention to detail. Expensive.....sure....but everything quality is.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.ca