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Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's

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For those windy, snowy days on the urban trail, the Mountain Hardwear Downtown coat protects you from the winter cold with breathable, waterproof insulation.

  • Durable Ascent Micro Herringbone™ nylon shell resists abrasion and features Dry.Q Core waterproof, breathable laminate to protect your from wind and wet weather
  • 650-fill down provides a high warmth-to-weight ratio; down is the lightest, warmest and most compressible insulation known
  • Nylon taffeta lining wicks moisture, dries quickly and glides easily over layers
  • Zip-off hood adjusts with a single-pull drawcord; laminated brim increases foul-weather protection; Micro-Chamois™-lined ching guard protects sensitive skin
  • Rib-knit collar and cuffs snug up the fit and create a cozy feel against your skin
  • Stormflap sandwiches front zipper and restricts cold-air entry; waist drawcord seals out snow and cold
  • Fleece-lined handwarmer pockets warm chilly digits; zip chest pocket and interior security pocket stow small essentials
  • Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat also features an internal media pocket with earbud cord exit

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Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Casual
Nylon / nylon blend
Nylon
Nylon taffeta
Yes
Yes
Dry.Q Core 2-layer waterproof breathable laminate
Yes
Down
650-fill down
Yes
35 inches
Men's
Fabric type
Shell fabric
Shell lining fabric
Windproof
Waterproof
Type of waterproofing
Insulated
Insulation type
Insulation
Hood
Back length (in.)
Gender

Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's Customer Reviews

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Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's
 
3.7

(based on 27 reviews)

70%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Warm (22)
  • Comfortable (19)
  • Durable (11)
  • Lightweight (11)
  • Windproof (11)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Cold / extreme (19)
    • Casual wear (15)
    • Wet weather (7)
    • Extreme conditions (5)
    • Hiking and camping (3)
      • Fit:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        91% 

        (20 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        87% 

        (20 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        91% 

        (20 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (13), Avid adventurer (6), Outdoor professional (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (15)

    Reviewed by 27 customers

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    5.0

    Warm for even MN

    By AKEddie

    from Minneapolis MN

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Warm
    • Windproof

    Cons

    • Doesn't Drive Me To Work

    Best Uses

      Comments about Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's:

      I needed a coat for waiting at the bus stop in MN for 20min in down to below zero weather. With gloves and thermal underwear I can stay in those conditions and be comfortable for 30 min (not tried longer yet) and I'm what they call a "freeze baby" :-) The neck is elastic eliminating the need for a scarf, which is great. It beats back MN cold when just standing there so I have no gripes.

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Great coat

      By McNeal the Closer

      from Modesto CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Warm
      • Waterproof
      • Windproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Cold Weather

        Comments about Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's:

        Love this coat, temps here have been in the mid 20s at night and low 60s as the peak day temp; the coat is very comfortable with mild activity with temps in the 50s or in the 60s with low or no activity . Last week several hours in 5' of snow and temps in the low 20s, with mid weight base layer and was toasty warm.

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Update: Second Time Round

        By Seán Óg

        from Port Washington, NY

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Lightweight
        • Stylish
        • Warm
        • Waterproof
        • Windproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Cold Weather
          • Extreme Conditions
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's:

          I wrote an earlier review in Oct 2010 that the zipper was bad, but REI replaced the jacket even though it was more than one year after purchase. The replacement has been great, no zipper problems. I think the first time I just happened to get one with a bad zipper. Now I love this jacket and recommend it. I just wish it had more pockets or a large inside pocket; there is plenty of space for one. I rarely add an extra layer when I wear this, it's so warm. Great service from REI on this too!

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          warm coat with arm issue

          By jcs9999

          from Baltimore

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Warm
          • Waterproof
          • Windproof

          Cons

          • Arm hole too small

          Best Uses

            Comments about Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's:

            I'm a rock climber and this coat squeezed my armpit in an uncomfortable way. I returned the coat using REI's great return plan.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            in LOVE with this coat!

            By Christmas Folks

            from Kamilche WA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight
            • Stylish
            • Warm
            • Waterproof
            • Windproof

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Cold Weather
              • Hiking and Camping
              • Skiing/Snowboarding
              • Wet Weather

              Comments about Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's:

              I've only had this coat for about a month so far, so I cannot yet make comment on it's durability. But it seems to be very durable and very well made.
              It's been my 'everyday coat' since the day I got it. Have taken it snowshoeing over the New Year's weekend and it kept me very warm and cozy with nothing but a short-sleeved merino wool shirt underneath. I love the length (mid-thigh) and have found the 2 way zipper to be very handy (like when it gets a little too toasty, just open up the bottom for some ventilation; or when I'm getting in my car to drive, just unzip the bottom about 6 inches for comfort and freedom).
              I read in a product description that the outside pocket on the chest is for an MP3 player and that there is an opening for your earbuds, but i couldn't find it. Not an issue for me, but maybe for some?
              All in all, this is by far the happiest I have ever been with a coat. The only thing I would add if I could, would be big storage pockets in front of the handwarmer pockets, but I'm not complaining. By the way, the handwarmer pockets are microfleece lined and super warm and cozy!

              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size
              • Sleeve Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Chest Size:
              • Feels true to size
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Serious Design Flaw

              By BostonBob

              from Boston, MA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

                Cons

                • Sleeves poorly insulated

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's:

                  I had high hopes when I unboxed my new Mountain Hardwear Downtown Parka this evening. Nice fabric, looks good. Fits well. So I pulled I on and went for a short walk (it's 25 deg F out). What? My arms were cold! How could this be? It's a winter parka with down fill, for crying out loud! So back to the house. I pulled the sleeved inside out and discovered that the baffles are hugs and they are mostly devoid of down.I'm sure that Mountain Hardwear is saving a lot [*]The problem is that the product is junk. It's likely that the goose down is actually duck feathers. Never again. I will never order another Mountain Hardwear product!

                  • Fit:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Sleeve Length:
                  • Feels true to length
                  • Chest Size:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                  (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Are you people Crazy?

                  By Dragon The Explorer

                  from Boulder, CO

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Breathable
                  • Comfortable
                  • Stylish
                  • Warm

                  Cons

                  • Zipper

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear
                  • Cold Weather

                  Comments about Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's:

                  I was amazed how many people drank the Kool-Aid on how this coat is not warm and blah blah blah. To begin, this coat is great for either East Coast or Colorado weather. I've worn this in both. It's ridiculously comfortable, stylish, and can withstand NEGATIVE degree temperatures. Sure, If you really think you need an Everest-style coat because if the Earth freezes you will be OK, well, go spend $800 and buckle up. I am absolutely positive this coat will work for 99% of you (provided it fits). This was a gift, so I can't say the value is $350; nonetheless, I tried on over 20 coats at REI and this one was even nicer than the $300 marmot and all patagonia styles. If you are the layering type, well then of course look elsewhere. I like to layer at times, but not always. I do get swayed via reviews, but go try it on and you will realize most people that agreed with the negative reviews likely never bought one.

                  • Fit:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Sleeve Length:
                  • Feels true to length
                  • Chest Size:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  4.0

                  loving this coat

                  By rmuroff

                  from Toronto Canada

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Lightweight
                  • Warm

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual Wear
                    • Cold Weather

                    Comments about Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's:

                    The reviews i've read have been mixed. but in just my first week of regular wearing this coat ROCKS! its really light but i'm finding it really warm (almost too warm on a busy subway train). Wonder if Mountain Hardware did something to bulk up the down in the arms as that was the one complaint people had from previous years versions.

                    • Fit:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Sleeve Length:
                    • Feels true to length
                    • Chest Size:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    5.0

                    fantastic coat: stylish and warm

                    By KH

                    from Vancouver, Canada

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Durable
                    • Warm

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Casual Wear
                      • Cold Weather
                      • Wet Weather

                      Comments about Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's:

                      This coat is the perfect urban winter coat. Incredibly warm and dry. Fit is slimmer. Looks simple and clean.

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

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                      5.0

                      Downtown Coat

                      By Goldenpup

                      from Cold, snowy mid-Michigan

                      About Me Casual/ Recreational

                      See all my reviews

                      Pros

                      • Comfortable
                      • Warm
                      • Windproof

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Cold Weather
                        • Sure keeps the snow out
                        • Wet Weather

                        Comments about Mountain Hardwear Downtown Coat - Men's:

                        Very nice coat for cold Michigan Winters. Sufficient down all over (including sleeves)with wind/waterproof outer shell and hood. I read some of the other reviews and some of these folks obviously got a different coat than I bought. Mine is great!

                        • Fit:
                        • Feels true to size
                        • Sleeve Length:
                        • Feels true to length
                        • Chest Size:
                        • Feels true to size
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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