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Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's
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Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's

Item # 698462

$275.00

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When the mercury dips, reach for this lightweight, water-resistant down jacket made with climbers, skiers and backpackers in mind.

  • Conduit SL® waterproof laminate and an exterior water-repellent coating protect the down from preciptation; note that jacket seams are not sealed
  • Uniquely supple Conduit SL® draws interior moisture vapor away from the body keeping you dry from the inside
  • Quality 650-fill-power goose down is warm, lightweight and compressible
  • Roomy down hood fits over a helmet or zips off for easy stowing
  • DWR-treated nylon taslan reinforces high abrasion areas along back of arms and neck
  • Down-filled draft tube behind zipper keeps cold air out and body warmth in; added flap over zipper doubles your draft protection
  • Smooth facing behind zipper prevents teeth from snagging on jacket material
  • 2 zippered fleece-lined pockets warm hands and store small items
  • Drawcord hem and adjustable VELCRO® brand closure cuffs and hood collar cinch down for extra protection against cold
  • Deep interior mesh pocket keeps water bottles from freezing
  • 2-way front zipper lets you access pockets and climbing harness without fully unzipping the jacket
  • Internal zip security pocket keeps essentials secure
  • An exterior Napoleon pocket adds quick-access storage
  • Waterproof stuff sack included

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Item 698462

Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight2 lbs. 4 oz.
Insulation650-fill goose down
LiningNylon taffeta
Shell fabricNylon ripstop
Back length30.5 inches
WaterproofNo
WaterproofingWaterproof breathable coating
GenderMen's

Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's
 
4.1

(based on 17 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (14)
  • Warm (14)
  • Breathable (8)
  • Durable (8)
  • Comfortable (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Cold weather (14)
    • Extreme conditions (8)
    • Hiking and camping (7)
    • Casual wear (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (9), Casual adventurer (7)

    Reviewed by 17 customers

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    Jan

    22

    2008

    (19 of 31 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Does Not Work Sub Zero F.

    By DarthAnonymous

    from Sunnyvale, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • SubZero is misleading

    Best Uses

    • Cold Weather
    • No Extreme Conditions

    Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's:

    This jacket was a big disappointment. The other reviewers here probably never tried this outside of the lower 48 states. They certainly did not quantify their reviewed conditions. In Bering Sea winter storms, I usually depend on Eddie Bauer or other for -40, etc but thought that I would try this newer design for lighter weight and packability. I am returning the SubZero. The SubZero jacket is nicely made but dangerously inadequate for SubZero conditions. It should be renamed NearZero not SubZero; and it should not command the sales price that it does.I found no written temperature ratings for this jacket’s specifications. REI and Mountain Hardware staff thought and wrote that this jacket would be adequate -20F to -40F, which nearly resulted in disastrous consequences in Manchuria and Siberia.At only -25F and 10mph wind in darkness, with two layers of long-sleeve expedition weight polythermal underwear + one layer of turtleneck cotton long-sleeve shirt + two layers of expedition weight long-sleeved fleece, five hours of activity was painfully cold for the core torso. Vaseline in an inside pocket of this jacket froze. If the temperature had dropped to -40F, I might no longer be alive to write this review.At -5F to +5F for prolonged exposure of 5+ hours, fewer underlayers worked fine with this jacket. If you do not leave the continental US, this jacket is probably fine, even for Montana or North Dakota. However, for colder conditions, this jacket is most inadequate.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (19 of 31 customers found this review helpful)

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    Dec

    30

    2008

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good value

    By SteveLD

    from St Paul, MN

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight
    • Warm

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Cold Weather
      • Hiking and Camping

      Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's:

      This jacket performs very well for the uses for which it was intended and at its price point. It is lightweight, fairly streamlined, and somewhat short in length allowing considerable freedom of movement. It is very compatible with climbing harnesses It is also fairly water resistant, but by no means water proof as evidenced by the non-tapped seams.

      To those reviewers who downgrade this jacket because it isn't warm enough or water proof enough, let me just say that these aren't flaws in the jacket. Mountain Hardware and other manufacturers offer numerous other down jackets from which you can choose among several higher levels of insulation or degrees of water proofness right up to the extreme. These same manufacturers offer still other down jackets that offer considerably less warmth than the Sub Zero SL. It makes no sense to downgrade this product simply because it is too warm or too cold for your intended use or because of your own inability to choose the right product for your specific needs.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      20

      2008

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Guide standard

      By Zippy21

      from Farmington, MN

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Warm
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • Buy a bigger size

      Best Uses

      • Extreme Conditions
      • Mountaineering

      Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's:

      I purchase this jacket to start dabbling in mountaineering; I hope to test the jacket on the summit of Rainer soon. Living up in MN with temps getting way below zero this jacket preformed great in heavy sub zero winds and driving snow especially for any extended outdoor.

      I am glad I read all the reviews, because of them I purposely bought the jacket one size larger than normal and it not only accommodates multi layered clothing but give me excellent converge front and back.

      Service and delivery comments:

      Bought it on clearence at store [$]

      • Fit:
      • Feels too small
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      18

      2008

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Another MH winner

      By Mark55

      from Kansas

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Warm

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Cold Weather
        • Hiking and Camping

        Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's:

        The sizing is just right for free movement--and layering--you can even fit a down sweater inside. Thank goodness DarthAnonymous came back alive!For Siberia and Alaska in winter he really needed the higher-loft, baffled-construction Absolute Zero parka (and pants), or full suit, [...]

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        15

        2007

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Sweet Jacket

        By seriously?

        from MI

        About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Climber

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Lightweight
        • Warm

        Cons

        • Torso Too Short

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Cold Weather
        • Extreme Conditions
        • Hiking and Camping

        Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's:

        This jacket is probably the warmest thing that I've ever worn. Its very durable, my pack has eaten jackets in the past and after a few trips with this one, It's looking like new. My only problem is that it seems just a bit short in the torso, other than that, its light, warm, durable and comfortable. Oh, and the hood feels like home on a cold day at the crag

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        1

        2007

        (2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Sorry Charlie ...

        By Maina

        from Cold, Maine

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Lightweight
        • Waterproof

        Cons

        • too short

        Best Uses

        • Cold Weather

        Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's:

        GREAT coat, EXCEPT it is so short that it BARELY covers my bellybutton. Hated to return it, but if it doesn't fit ...

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Nov

        13

        2007

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Sweeeeet Jacket

        By Sensible Snacking

        from Logan, Ut

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Lightweight
        • Warm

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Cold Weather
          • Extreme Conditions
          • Hiking and Camping

          Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's:

          Can take on cold weather by itself without having to wear other layers. Only problem is when it gets too wet or sweaty on inside it dries slowly but other than that I love this jacket!

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          3

          2007

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Outstanding Jacket!

          By ccfdbuzz

          from Las Vegas, NV

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Warm
          • Waterproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Cold Weather
            • Extreme Conditions
            • Hiking and Camping

            Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's:

            I just got this parka and used it for a Mt. Whitney climb. It's everything that you're looking for! The Mountain Hardwear folks definately put pride in their gear. I'd have to say that it's a bargain for the protection it provides.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            7

            2007

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            warmth at its best

            By climb4life

            from san diego

            Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's:

            go find the nicest down bag on the rack and turn it into a jacket and you will have the sub zero parka. bit much for anything less than the greater ranges. great as a basecamp jacket. all in all a great jacket that wont let you get cold. the question of durability has not come up with mine as of yet but then again i dont use it that often because the greater ranges are not my playground so i find it to be too much in most cases.

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            6

            2007

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            warm jacket

            By knyk

            from chicago,il

            About Me Mountaineer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • nice features
            • Warm
            • Waterproof

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Cold Weather
              • Extreme Conditions

              Comments about Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's:

              I have never been cold when wearing this jacket.

              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size
              • Sleeve Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Chest Size:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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