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Loftiest down Parka ever made?

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CurlyFry · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2014 · Points: 70

I have an 8000m Marmot Parka. I have checked virtually every other parka I can see in store, and during my time in Alaska, and I have not seen a loftier parka. The feathered friends Rock and Ice was the closest I have seen. Does anyone own a parka that has more loft than this one?

Loft of the 8000m parka

CurlyFry · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2014 · Points: 70
Ryan Maitland · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2014 · Points: 10

My North Face Himalayan Parka is pretty ridiculous, but I haven't measured it. Super warm but probably the worst parka available if you want to do anything except slog up steep snow slopes - anything technical is out of the question.

I'm traveling but will try to measure it when I get back home this weekend.

CurlyFry · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2014 · Points: 70

Yea these 8000m parkas are not designed for technical climbing at all. Although this one isnt a bad fit. Let me know what you end up with.

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