Clinging to the windswept north face of Forbidden Peak your mind meanders to images of Alaska, the Alps, even the Karakoram. Sometimes the North Cascades feels like those far away ranges that demand the warmth and function of the Patagonia Das Parka. This definitive belay parka delivers exactly what the serious storm-battling alpinist needs: how did I get here idiot-proof warmth. Cold, wet and admittedly a little scared, this is no way to traverse life, but fortunately the Das Parka takes some of the edge off. Simply put its saving your butt by sheding snow, blocking the wind, and offering the best-in-class, high-loft hollow-fiber PrimaLoft One (170-g) insulation that stays warm, even when wet. Its light yet tough polyester quad-ripstop shell fabric that is treated with a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish, is reinforced at the shoulders, elbows and hips for exceptional abrasion resistance as you worm around in your compromised position. Snugging up its adjustable, helmet-compatible hood and tall collar to protect your face, your partner finally anchors the move that releases you from the biter bite of the belay ledge. Warming your digits in the insulated handwarmer pockets, your reach into the zippered chest pocket to retrieve your drying gloves, and check that the inside mesh pockets and 2-way zip are secure before launching your final attack. Sometimes extraordinary circumstances require the superior performance of the Patagonia Das Parka.
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arareko
- July 22, 2011
Best synthetic insulation for cold weather
This jacket is great for anything in cold weather, from climbing to belaying to bivouacking. It's roomy enough to accommodate several layers of clothing underneath. Stuff sack helps compress it to a reasonable size for packing. It's also easy to wash and dry. If I had to buy another heavy-duty parka, I wouldn't hesitate to get another DAS.
tagupa
- February 14, 2011
Used the jacket while hiking in the mountains. Great for use on breaks, keeps the warmth in and very light to carry. Didn't want to wear it hiking downhill because of the tree limbs which could snag it. Overall a nice warm jacket you can use on the trail and in your everyday life.
collegesophomore
- February 12, 2011
Great Jacket!
DAS parka has been a great jacket! In zero degree weather it has kept me very comfortable with just a tshirt underneath. The hood is a great addition to have and works great. The only complaints I have are the zipper which is a bit clumsy to zip up and the sinch cord which pops out at a number of different places and often finds its way into your face or prevents you from using the zipper. The sizes run a bit big. I am 5'10 160 lbs and a medium is still a bit bulky (yet the small is too small). If you're inbetween, unless you're playing around in -50 degree weather I would go smaller as there isn't much of a need for underlayers. Great jacket. Although expensive, you get what you pay for.
warmthseeker
- January 10, 2011
Best coat I have ever owned
I was looking for a warm coat because I am cold natured. This coat is amazing. When I first received it I wondered just how warm it could be. It was very thin and there was something inside me that said a coat this thin can't possibly be very warm. I live in Texas and I know it doesn't get as cold compared to where some people live, but it gets cold to me. This weekend it got down in to the low 20's with snow. I went out side in my Das Parka with just a t-shirt under to play in the snow with my boys, and it was awesome. I got so hot I had to unzip it. Now my three boys want one as well. I love how a coat this light weight can be so warm.
CarolinaBlue
- January 7, 2011
Toasty Jacket
This Das Parka is one of the warmest jackets that I own. Patagonia is by far my favorite brand when it comes to outerwear. Their prices are a bit high, but well worth the money if your looking for durability and high quality. Still not sure exactly what they put in their jackets to make them so warm and windproof, but it is phenomenal. If your looking for a jacket to keep you nice and toasty in weather 30 degrees and below - you can't go wrong with the Das Parka. Amazing product.
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