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Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's
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Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's

Item # 785841

$200.00

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Offering high-quality lofty warmth and serious durability, the Marmot Ama Dablam jacket is one dependable mountain companion!

  • Exceptionally lightweight, downproof polyester fabric features a Durable Water Repellent finish to shed light rain and snow
  • Premium 800-fill-power goose down insulation delivers an unsurpassed warmth-to-weight ratio; it’s the lightest, warmest and most compressible insulation available
  • Down-filled hood cinches close to hold warmth in; reinforced brim protects field of vision during a snowstorm
  • Draft flap backs full-length front zipper and restricts entry of cold air
  • Hem and elastic cuffs adjust to seal out the cold
  • Zippered handwarmer pockets and zip chest pocket; interior pocket doubles as a stuff sack
  • Droptail hemline is higher in front for mobility and a bit longer in back for extra coverage and protection
  • Angel-Wing Movement™ allows nonbinding, full-range motion

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Item 785841

Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight18 ounces
Insulation800-fill goose down
LiningPolyester
Shell fabricPolyester
Back length29.5 inches
WaterproofNo
GenderMen's

Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's
 
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Oct

13

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Warm, compressible, excellent hood!

By PeteB

from Boston, MA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Comfortable
  • Compressible
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Warm

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Cold Weather
    • Hiking and Camping

    Comments about Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's:

    Overall I have been extremely pleased with this jacket and look forward to giving it a more thorough test during the upcoming winter. If this rating system would allow for half stars, I would rate it 4.5 rather than 4.0 as the cons below are not significant enough, in my opinion, to warrant a full star reduction.

    The pros and cons below are based on my experience with the jacket, which I purchased to accomplish a few very specific purposes:

    1. Emergency insulation during winter outings (implicit requirement: must be lightweight, compressible, durable, and have a high warmth to weight ratio).

    2. At-rest insulation during winter outings (requires all of the previous criteria, plus it should easily fit over all of my layers, including my hard shell) such as on breaks, or for warmth while setting up or hanging out in camp.

    Note that I did NOT purchase this as an around-the-town or commute jacket and feel that there are far cheaper options for those purposes. Further, I do not expect to be highly active in this jacket (except in the rare [hopefully] case of an emergency in really nasty weather).

    Pros:
    - Excellent cut! It is trim where it should be (tapering toward the waist), roomy where bulk is present (shoulders for me), and flexible where high mobility is key (arms and shoulders).

    - The hood is warm, large enough for a helmet (but cinches down very well), and quite comfy. In fact, if you are familiar with the hood on Marmot's Helium sleeping bag (which is awesome), the one on the Ama Dablam is almost as comfortable as the one on the Helium.

    - Compresses down very well (into its interior pocket; I choose instead to pack it into a silnylon stuff sack as it can be compressed less or more, depending on your needs, and has greater flexibility in being crammed into tight spots in my pack).

    - For the most part (see related con below) it fits well under my hard shell. I typically would not need to layer this jacket under my hard shell (certainly not during high activity) but can foresee needing to do so in an emergency, or perhaps at camp. Note that most of this "pro" is based on having a hard shell that is sized for intentional layering (mine is) rather than one that is a tight fit all around.

    - Slips and fits over my hard shell very well. (Needed on extended breaks on winter outings. If I am already layered with my hard shell on the outside, and if no protection for the down jacket is needed, I'll simply slip it on over everything to keep me warm, rather than taking the hard shell off first.)

    - The hand pockets have a soft material on both sides. (This may seem insignificant, but try out a similar jacket with no soft material in the pockets, or soft material on only one side, and you'll see what I mean.)

    - Excellent loft/warmth for the bulk and weight.

    - Good color selection. Again, something that might seem petty or insignificant, but I intentionally purchased the red (fire) to serve a purpose, and not just because I like the color (which I do) as nearly all of my gear is black, gray or some subdued natural color (e.g. tan). A bright red jacket is a safety tool in winter (bright beacon if you are lost), and might help cheer up your mood during dreary, cold and gray storms.

    - So far the baffling and stitching seems to do a good job of keeping the down in place.

    - Similarly, so far the fabric seems to be very adequately down-proof.

    - For my intended purpose (see 1 & 2 above), the price is very desirable relative to what the jacket delivers.

    Cons:
    - Bottom zipper, which I think is necessary and a positive feature, loosens easily (e.g. when you squat, sit or bend down).

    - At least one interior mesh pocket would be useful for drying gear and/or keeping a small water bottle from freezing. This could be used in place of, or in addition to, the existing interior zipper pocket.

    - The brim of the hood, some portion of the bottom rim, and the end of the sleeves all stick out slightly from underneath my hard shell. Some minor adjustments can correct the sleeves, but the base and hood are still susceptible to exposure without more significant adjustment. Note that this may be specific to my hard shell, and the instances where you would choose to layer the Ama Dablam under a hard shell may be limited (e.g. emergencies or around camp).

    - The outside chest pocket extends horizontally to the left and ends inside the left armpit. I can't imagine using this pocket for anything that might be uncomfortable in my armpit (hmmm, that would be pretty much any object with bulk or sharp edges...so basically almost everything). I imagine I may only use this pocket to quickly stow my hat or gloves, or perhaps a small map. The interior pocket also extends to below the armpit, but less directly than does the exterior chest pocket.

    Service and delivery comments:

    Prompt delivery (1 day ahead of estimated store-delivery).

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    19

    2009

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    What I have been looking for for years

    By Colorado_Tim

    from Littleton

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight
    • Warm

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Cold Weather
      • Hiking and Camping

      Comments about Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's:

      This is an amazing jacket. The hood is helmet compatible, the waist and cuffs are cinchable, and the pockets are lined with lightweight fleece. And it is 800 fill! I have had a number of other down jackets, that were too bulky, esp. when I sat down in the truck (I had a number of "Michelin-man" comments :) This is an ideal compromise of loosing the bulk, but keeping the warmth. If it is really, really cold where you would want a "Michelin-man" jacket, there is room for layers underneath, and both my shells fit over the down for extra warmth.

      Two notes 1. I am 6', 170 lbs and the medium almost fits perfectly, on the side of still being too large. 2. I ordered the black and "gargoyle" because I wasn't sure which color I would want. the gargoyle could be closer to gunmetal or dark silver - pretty glossy. The black is glossy too, but it is actually black. I was hoping for dark gray, not silver, so I went with the black in the end.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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