Patagonia Das Parka

Cold, wet and scared is no way to go through life; unless you're an alpinist, and then at least you have the Patagonia DAS Parka. Patagonia's bombproof belay parka just got better, with superior PrimaLoft One (170 g in the body; 133 g in the hood and sleeves), a hydrophobic, more thermally efficient insulation that stays truly warm even when wet, is more compressible, and takes up significantly less pack space but is just as warm. The light-yet-tough quad-ripstop shell (1.7-oz 30-denier 100% all-recycled polyester) with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish sheds snow and blocks wind. An adjustable hood fits over helmets, and the high front insulates your face. Finer points: insulated handwarmer pockets, a chest pocket, inside mesh pockets for drying gloves and a 2-way front zip that lets you see your belay device. Stuff sack included.

• The DAS Parka is Patagonia's warmest synthetic, high-loft protection for full-on alpine conditions; its water-repellent shell is windproof, quick to dry and durable
• 1.7-oz 30-denier 100% all-recycled polyester quad ripstop with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
• Insulation: 170-g PrimaLoft® One in the body; 133-g PrimaLoft One in the hood and sleeves
• Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program
• Tough, recycled, lightweight fabric is DWR (durable water repellent) treated for wet weather performance
• 170-gram PrimaLoft® One insulation is extremely warm for its weight, retains loft and thermal value when wet
• Oversized hood design will fit over alpine and ski helmets; it has drawcords to adjust overall volume and peripheral vision
• Modified Y-Joint™ sleeves
• Full, 2-way front zipper with internal wind flap and fold-over zipper garage for chin comfort
• Large, exterior zippered chest pocket
• Zippered, insulated handwarmer pockets won't interfere with a harness; two large interior mesh drop-in cargo pockets; drawcord hem; full elastic wrist closures; includes stuff sack
• Regular fit
• Weight: 737 g (26 oz)

Reviews - Patagonia Das Parka

highlatitude - 09-27-2010

Excellent warm jacket
Just what I was looking for. This jacket is incredibly warm and comfortable and was able to keep me feeling good in a -20C freezer with a couple layers underneath. I look forward to getting the chance to test this in Antarctica this year, but I'm sure it will hold up just as well. Everyone seems to agree that the DAS is one of the premier insulated jackets on the market and I have to echo that sentiment. Beware that the jacket does run large. I'm a 5'9" guy with a slim build and I tried on a medium at a local retailer and found it to be pretty huge (long in the body/arms as well as excessively baggy). I ordered the small from Altrec and it fits perfectly. There's still room for several base and mid layers underneath with full range of motion. It also fits very well under my goretex shell. I got the bali blue and found that I really like the colors. I wasn't sure when ordering, but it's really not as bright, shiny, or annoying as I thought it may be! If you are spending time outside in frigid conditions, this is the jacket for you.

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Yu Min - 09-17-2010

great jacket
Awesome Jacket. Very warm, great hood, capacious internal pockets (great for drying out your gloves/socks after a long day, or pre-warming'em before leaving the tent) & good free running 2way zipper.Overall great.

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Happy Camper - 05-31-2010

Great jacket
Warm, and well made. A great jacket for many occasions, everything from the post ice climb to the winter walk to the pub. Great buy.

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Altrec.com Reviewer - 01-11-2010

Great product and service
Very light, very warm, good looking parka. Great website and great service

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Yuko Orikasa - 11-22-2009

Great Jacket for cold winter
This is a great jacket for cold winter. The warmth of this jacket feels good, and very lightweight. The color I got was Continental Blue, and I really like this color. This jacket will satisfy everyone.

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