The Patagonia Grade VII Down Parka is engineered for extreme alpine conditions, offering unmatched warmth and protection for serious mountaineers. Insulated with 800-fill-power Advanced Global Traceable Down, it is encased in a 100% recycled nylon shell with a DWR finish and reinforced with glued baffle construction on exposed areas for superior weather resistance. A Pertex Quantum recycled nylon ripstop lining delivers windproof durability, while features such as a helmet-compatible hood, draft-tube-backed two-way zipper, and ergonomic elasticized panels maximize insulation and mobility. Designed for the harshest environments, it is one of the warmest and most durable belay jackets available.
Features:
- 100% Recycled Shell Fabric: Light yet durable 100% recycled nylon shell with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish paired with a glued-baffle construction on arms, shoulders and chest maximize wet-weather protection
- Designed to Keep in Warmth: Fully baffled construction and differentially cut shell and lining keep down lofted and eliminate cold spots; elasticized stitch on lining at side panels pulls jacket in toward the body
- Helmet-Compatible Hood: Alpine helmet‒compatible, baffled hood has a single-pull drawcord and high-loft draft collar; two-way center-front Vislon® zipper is backed with kissing draft tubes
- External Pocket Features: Exterior pockets: two large chest pockets with zipper garages, and two large front pockets with stiffened welts for easy access; all pockets have down insulation on both sides of pocket bag to retain warmth when pockets are open
- Internal Pocket Features: Interior pockets: two catch-all pockets on each side of the front torso with stretch mesh for draining snowmelt
- Sealed-In Warmth: Elasticized stitch at the cuff openings sit gently on the wrists, locking in heat and allowing the sleeves to be easily pulled down over gloves or pushed up
- Snowskirt Reduces Draft: Hem cord routes through mini snowskirt and is located well above hem to cinch toward body without draft spots; unique construction allows hem-cord adjustability inside parka or inside interior pocket to avoid hanging loops that can snag; Fair Trade Certified™ sewn
- Country of Origin: Made in Vietnam.
Materials:
- Shell: (front) 1.2-oz 15-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish; (sides and back) 1.2-oz 20-denier Pertex® Quantum Pro 100% recycled nylon ripstop with an endurance coating and a DWR finish
- Lining: 1.1-oz 20-denier Pertex Quantum 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a DWR finish
- Insulation: 800-fill-power Advanced Global Traceable Down (goose down certified by NSF International to help ensure the birds that supply it are not force-fed or live-plucked)
- Fair Trade Certified™ sewn
Weight:
- Weight - 743g (26.2 oz)