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First Ascent BC MicroTherm Down Jacket
By Editor | December 1, 2011
The First Ascent BC MicroTherm Down Jacket features a fully waterproof and breathable shell rated to 20K/20K and it fuses microchannel construction of the MicroTherm™ Down Shirt right into the lining. It is this construction method that makes the First Ascent BC MicroTherm Down Jacket one of the lightest and warm waterproof jacket around.
The BC MicroTherm Down Jacket does quite well in cold and wet environments. It is very compressible packable and overall this piece of outdoor gear usually end up as an alpine guide’s favorite piece of winter weather protection.
In cold conditions, with the BC MicroTherm Down jacket and the right layering it works well to minimizes the bulk of layering to stay warm and there is also two high dual zip pockets which are great storage for the gloves.
Features
- WATERPROOF/BREATHABLE 2-LAYER SHELL – WeatherEdge® Pro, 1.7 oz 12-denier fabric with StormRepel® DWR finish; rated to 20K/20K
- 800 FILL PREMIUM EUROPEAN GOOSE DOWN – Down-packed micro-baffles keep you warm with minimal weight and bulk
- DUAL-FUNCTION CHEST POCKETS – Provide storage and double as heat-dumping core vents
- INTEGRATED HOOD – Fits easily over a ski or climbing helmet
- WEATHER-SEALED ZIPPERS – Eliminate need for flaps
- ERGONOMIC POCKETS – Harness and pack compatible
- ARTICULATED ELBOWS – Facilitate easy movement
- LOW-PROFILE CUFFS – Adjust for snug fit
Price:
Regular – $299
Tall – $319
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