The Altitude Down Parka is a mid-to-outer insulating layer for staying warm during passive activities in extreme cold, such as ice climbing belays, backcountry bivies and mountaineering expeditions.
The shell is Pertex® Quantum ripstop nylon. It holds roughly 8 oz. of RDS-certified 850 fill-power HyperDry™ Down. Most of the parka's weight comes from the down. A PFAS-free water-resistant coating is applied to both the fabric and the down to protect against internal and external moisture.
The helmet-compatible hood has a wide baffle that acts as a wind guard. Cinches at the wrists, hood and bottom hem keep wind out. The back hem is dropped to cover the lower back and seat, while the front hem stays at hip length for mobility. Zippered external hand pockets are fleece-lined and large enough for gloves or climbing skins. An internal mesh drop pocket can hold a water bottle or dry wet gloves.
- Shell
- Pertex® Quantum ripstop nylon
- Insulation
- Roughly 8 oz. of 850 fill-power HyperDry™ Down, RDS-certified
- Water resistance
- PFAS-free water-resistant coating on the fabric and the down
- Hood
- Helmet-compatible, with wide baffle wind guard
- Cinches
- Wrists, hood and bottom hem
- Hem
- Dropped back hem, hip-length front hem
- Pockets
- 2 zippered, fleece-lined external hand pockets; 1 internal mesh drop pocket
- Zipper
- 2-way YKK center zipper
- Use
- Ice climbing belays, backcountry bivies, mountaineering