Cirque Jacket

 

Cirque Jacket
Page Type Gear Review
Object Title Cirque Jacket
Manufacturer Marmot
Page By HeyItsBen
Page Type Aug 31, 2007 / Aug 31, 2007
Object ID 3837
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Product Description

This is a medium weight down parka.
Very rugged construction, intended for alpine use.
A little oversized, perfect for layering.

Features

650 down
Water resistant shell
Attached Down Filled Hood
PitZips (???)
Zip chest pocket
Zip handwarmer pockets
Down-filled draft tube
Stitch through construction
Adjustable Velcro/elastic cuffs
Elastic draw cord hem
Reinforced shoulders and elbows
DriClime lined collar
Approx. weight: 31oz

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HeyItsBen - Aug 31, 2007 4:29 pm - Voted 4/5

Marmot Cirque Jacket
This is a great piece and has its place in my gear closet. I've used this jacket up to 18500', and I think it's nice to have for Sierra winter climbs.

Likes:
Rugged construction - I have no worries shoving it into my pack, or wearing it with a heavy pack, harness, etc...

Compressibility is pretty decent for 650 down - this parka fits into the stuff sack of a hoodless down sweater that I had.


Dislikes:
No pit zips, although descriptions on the web, and even the tag that came on the jacket said it had pit zips. Not that I expected a down jacket to have pit zips, intriguing...

Shoulders are a little broad compared to other jackets and parkas that I own (looks like I have shoulder pads on).

No stuff sack!

A little heavy - I would prefer higher quality down to save weight, but the features of this jacket pulled me away from a few slightly lighter alternatives.



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