Marmot Ama Dablam vs MontBell Frost Line Parka

These parkas are the exact same price right now and both have 800 fill down. Is there any reason to choose one over the other? I'm looking for a warm down jacket for mountaineering and cold weather in the mountains in winter.

AFAIK the Ama Dablam uses sewn-through construction, while the Frost Line is a box-baffle jacket. I would go with the Montbell.

I’ve owned both.  The frost line will be way warmer and way more bulky.  For colder temps and for layering over stuff-I’d definitely go with the montbell.  The frontline is fully baffled. 

akafaultline wrote:

I’ve owned both.  The frost line will be way warmer and way more bulky.  For colder temps and for layering over stuff-I’d definitely go with the montbell.  The frontline is fully baffled. 

How is the sizing on them? I’m 5’9” 165lbs and usually wear a medium, sometimes small. I just realized I can only get the MontBell on sale in a size small.

Mont Bell runs small. My wife is 5'3" and wears a small. I'm 5'8" 150 lbs.  and wear a large

Yeah. I’d definitely agree montbell runs small.  I️ think they are great gear for the price.   I bought the Patagonia Fitzroy parka thinking it was a much better piece-it looked like it on paper-but it is not much more lofty, if any than the frostline.  The frostline would be what I’d personally use for moderate cold temps if i didn’t unfortunately sell it.  For cold temps-below -10f, i use the peak xv or maybe the nilas If weight is crucial. 

I own the Frost line and agree, it's a great parka.