Patagonia Das Parka

Patagonia Das Parka

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.

• Fabric: 1.7-oz 30-denier 100% all-recycled polyester quad ripstop
• Tough, recycled, lightweight fabric is DWR (durable water repellent) treated for wet weather performance
• Insulation: 170-g PrimaLoft® One in the body; 133-g PrimaLoft One in the hood and sleeves
• 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
• Pockets: Two zippered, insulated handwarmers won't interfere with a harness; two large interior mesh drop-in cargo pockets; one large, exterior zippered chest pocket
• Zippered, insulated handwarmer pockets won't interfere with a harness
• Drawcord hem and elasticized cuffs seal weather out and warmth in
• Stuff sack included
• Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program
• Regular fit
• Weight: 791 g, 27.9 oz

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Reviews - Patagonia Das Parka

arareko - 2011-07-22

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.

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tagupa - 2011-02-14

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.

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collegesophomore - 2011-02-12

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.

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