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Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator Down Jacket - Men's

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The coldest winter days call for the warmest down jacket. The men's Kelvinator from Mountain Hardwear is the right jacket for the job.

Lofty 650-fill-power goose down is incredibly warm for its weight; ripstop nylon shell fabric with a Durable Water Repellent finish resists abrasion and moisture
Low-profile, insulated hood
Full-length front zipper with interior stormflap; Micro-Chamois™-lined chin guard prevents zipper chafe
Full elastic cuffs slide easily over layers to seal in warmth
Dual hem drawcords seal in warmth
Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator jacket has 2 zippered handwarmer pockets

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Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator Down Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator Down Jacket - Men's

4.3

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (6)
Warm (6)
Comfortable (4)
Breathable (3)
Stylish (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Casual wear (4)
Cold / extreme (4)
Hiking and camping (4)

- Chest Size:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  83%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  75%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  83%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too long

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

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Jan

2013

4.0

Warm jacket at light wieght

By cesaro

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator Down Jacket - Men's:

Very warm down jacket at a surprisingly light weight down. Shell material all around is thin so hopefully will prove durable over time in backcountry. Have used jacket around town in 30deg temps as well on winter backcountry ski tours as insulation down thrown over shell; fit will not allow for too much bulk/layers but suffices. Stuffs compactly into a day pack. Handy interior pockets. Hood offers sufficient insulation over ski hat but not overly bulky.

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Jan

2012

(0 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Kelvinator Shines On the Coldest of Days

By Ironman Richard

from Okanagan BC

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Stylish
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping
Skiing/Snowboarding

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator Down Jacket - Men's:

I love that you can just throw it on and go into town and look great. When it comes time to get out and adventure it is ready for you in your pack or on your back.

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Dec

2011

5.0

Nice shoulder season mtn jacket

By ice and white water

from North East

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Stylish
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping
Skiing/Snowboarding

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator Down Jacket - Men's:

Got this as a gift. I wear Xl in Marmot, TNF, and Patagonia. My sub zero is an xxl Mtn Hardwear. Seems that all mtn hardwears run small. One of my ice climbing parthers wears L in everything but mtn h. He has to wear xl to get a good fit with layers. I've noticed their sleeping bags run small as well.

It will replace my 12 year old TNF Nuptse. One reviewer said it won't fit over a helmet. I tried on the xl and while tight in me it fits over my petzl ecrin helmet. I will use it for backpacking, summer mtneering, and local road side ice climbs.

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Dec

2011

(0 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

M/H Hardweat Kelvinator Down Jacket

By cfranzino

from Portland OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Lightweight
Warm
Waterproof
Water Resistant

Cons

Have to wear a sweater

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator Down Jacket - Men's:

I use this jacket for an all around garment. Not for formal wear.

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Oct

2011

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Jacket

By WAmountaineer

from Seattle WA

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Pros

Lightweight
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Hiking

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator Down Jacket - Men's:

After my first outing using the Kelvinator I have nothing but good things to say about it. This is my second down jacket and this one easily out performs the Marmot Zeus jacket that I previously owned. The Kelvinator has an athlete fit which keeps heat in more effeciently than the Marmot Zeus jacket. On this outing the temps both nights dipped down into the mid to upper 20s and all I had on under the Kelvinator was a mid weight base layer and felt comfortably warm all night.

A feature that makes this jacket much warmer is the addition of a hood. The hood is form fitting and greatly adds warmth without adding a lot of weight. One thing to keep in mind about this jacket's hood is that it will NOT fit over a climbing helmet. If a hood that will fit over a helmet is important to you consider a different jacket.

Another feature that I like is the stuff sack that comes with the jacket. This serves as a perfect camp pillow when the nights aren't so cold you need to wear the jacket to sleep in.

Overall this jacket seems to be a quality product, plus with the name Kelvinator you know it has to be sweet!!

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Oct

2011

(3 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Best Overall Small to Mid Size Down Coat

By Adam the Adam

from Newcastle, WA

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Lightweight
Stylish
Warm
Wind Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Hiking
Skiing
Snowboarding

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator Down Jacket - Men's:

I would say this is one of the better choices for a small to mid size down jacket. I took a look at the Patagonia Down Jackets (I believe they are actually called sweaters), with hood and without hood. The Patagonia jackets are no where near as stylish and the hooded version's hood is ENORMOUS. The Patagonia hood is boarder line too large as you would have a tough time putting a shell hood over the down hood to protect it from the rain it's that large. However the Patagonia Jacket does have better 800 down vs. the MH 650 down which may be the reason why the MH jacket is more lofty in style. Because of the added loft, it has a better snug fit to it whereas the Patagonia jacket is very droopy and loose and does not look as fitted and stylish. However the Patagonia jacket might just be too droopy and loose on me though because I am 6'3" 185lbs.

On the topic of hoods, the hood on the MH jacket is very form fitted and seals you in without having to adjust the hood (you can't). The Patagonia hood does have draw string which are required since the hood is WAY over-sized (probably for helmets). If you are looking to wear the hood over a ski helmet, the MH jacket might not be the choice for you.

You might laugh because I keep talking about style, but that's only because I just bought the jacket and haven't put in through the cold weather wringer.

It's smooth enough to glide under any waterproof shell (required if you are going to be in the rain since it's down!), and not too bulky so you don't have to buy size up in your waterproof shell size.