Patagonia
DAS Parka (Men's) New
Product Number: 22658
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Alaska, the Alps, the Karakoram: the men's Patagonia DAS Parka has long been synonymous with cold-weather alpine climbing the world over – and it just got better. The most significant overhaul in DAS history includes a far more sculpted fit that maximizes warmth (while still sized as a belay parka), loftier 120-g PrimaLoft Synergy insulation throughout, and an additional layer of 60-g PrimaLoft One throughout the torso. The lightweight, PU-coated nylon ripstop shell (with Deluge DWR finish) is durable, more water-resistant and windproof. All this while shaving a few ounces off the weight. A single-pull, adjustable, helmet-compatible hood and a tall collar traps extra heat. A few fine points: zippered and insulated handwarmer pockets, a zippered chest pocket, large interior mesh pockets for drying gloves, elasticized cuffs, a drawcorded droptail hem and a 2-way zip (with internal, insulated wind flap) that lets you see your belay device. Stuffsack included.
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- Lightweight, PU-coated nylon ripstop shell is durable, highly water-resistant, windproof and treated with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- Insulated throughout with high-loft 120-g PrimaLoft Synergy and an added layer of heat-trapping 60-g PrimaLoft One in the chest, abdomen and back for core warmth
- Helmet-compatible hood with visor and single-pull drawcord to adjust overall volume and peripheral vision
- Full-length, 2-way zipper with internal, insulated wind flap and fold-over zipper garage for chin comfort
- Pockets: two zippered, insulated handwarmers; two large interior mesh drop-ins; one exterior zippered chest
- Elasticized cuffs and discreet drawcord at droptail hem seals in warmth
- Stuffsack included
Gender: Men's
Weight: 669 g (23.6 oz)
Material: Nylon PU-coated ripstop, DWR, polyester
Fit: Regular fit
Technologies: [120-g PrimaLoft Synergy]
120-g PrimaLoft Synergy
Season: S13
Vendor ProductId: 84102
Review ProductId: 14332
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Comments about Patagonia DAS Parka:
I recently purchased a Patagonia Das Parka from RockCreek. I haven't had the parka very long. I understand this parka is primarily for active people and as I'm 74 with congestive heart failure I'm not going to be out climbing mountains or doing a lot of strenuous activity.
I purchased this parka for it's extremely light weight to warmth. As you get older the weight factor of the what you wear for cold weather becomes important. I have a down parka but it gets rather heavy and when you wash it you may as well kiss it goodbye for about three days if you hang it to dry. This parka is very light weight and warm,wash it and you get it back within a very short period of time depending on whether you elect to hang it or air dry it in the dryer.
My only experience with cold weather with the parka was actually just a few days ago. I did my usual get up around 5 AM, fix me some coffee and go out on the patio. The weather report in the paper said the low would be around 30. I did my usual routine and went out on the patio with my coffee. This is exactly what I was wearing at the time. A pair of sneakers with regular old white cotton socks, a pair of Wrangler jeans,boxer shorts, a t-shirt, a lightweight long sleeve fleece pullover and my Das parka. After about 30 or 45 minutes my feet, legs, and hands were getting cold and my upper body was just a little chilly. I went back in the house, booted up my computer and checked the weather for the Benbrook area and found it was 22 degrees with a wind chill factor I believe of 15 degrees.
Now I realize this is not mind numbing cold but you have to take into consideration exactly what I was wearing at the time. So yes I think the Das Parka does exactly what it was designed for. A very lightweight warm parka for active people. I believe that if I had had a base layer,suitable footware and head protection even I would have been warm and maybe even too toasty.
If they had one with 300-400 grams of Primaloft for us older people we might not even need an upper body base layer and I would buy IT!
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Warm
- Windproof
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Best Uses
- Casual Wear
- Cold Weather
- Extreme Conditions
- Hiking and Camping
- Wet Weather
Comments about Patagonia DAS Parka:
I use the Patagonia DAS Parka all the time in the winter. It is the best jacket that I have ever owned. It's nice to put on when you want to be instantly warm. After a long cold run it's great to come back to my car and have an oversized insulating jacket waiting for me. I have never been cold while I have had the DAS Parka on.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels true to length
- Chest Size:
- Feels true to size
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