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Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Hooded Jacket - Men's

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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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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 24 reviews)

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Warm (20)
Lightweight (16)
Durable (14)
Comfortable (13)
Breathable (9)

Cons

Best Uses

Cold / extreme (20)
Hiking and camping (12)
Extreme conditions (9)
Casual wear (5)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  90%
  (19 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  90%
  (19 reviews)
  Feels too long
- Chest Size:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  95%
  (20 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (14), Casual/ recreational (4), Casual adventurer (3)

Reviewed by 24 customers

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Jan

2008

(48 of 86 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Does Not Work Sub Zero F.

By DarthAnonymous

from Sunnyvale, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Dec

2008

(20 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good value

By SteveLD

from Saint Paul, MN

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

Nov

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Another MH winner

By Mark55

from Kansas (formerly Oregon and Cali)

About Me Casual Adventurer

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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, [...]

Apr

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Guide standard

By Zippy21

from Farmington, MN

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

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Oct

2007

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Sweet Jacket

By seriously?

from MI

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Climber

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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

Nov

2007

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Sweeeeet Jacket

By Sensible Snacking

from Logan, Ut

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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!

Mar

2008

(3 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Great Ideas, But poorly constructed

By Novotny99

from Grand Forks, ND

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Pros

Breathable
Durable
Lightweight
Warm
Waterproof

Cons

TO SHORT

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Extreme Conditions

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

In every picture this jacket looked and was described to be long enough to cover waste. when i got in in the mail i was unhappy but decided to see if it would grow on me. It is to short, reaching only to my waist and i have to always pull it down to make sure no skin is exposed, and not to mention that it is extremely bulky. Mine is Orange and I look like a "pumpkin". other then that in -40 F temps it does wonders and couldn't ask for more. so for the money i guess i cant expect much more then keeping me warm and dry.

Dec

2007

(3 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Sorry Charlie ...

By Maina

from Cold, Maine

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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 ...

Nov

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Outstanding Jacket!

By ccfdbuzz

from Las Vegas, NV

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

Sep

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

warmth at its best

By climb4life

from san diego

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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.

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