Having worked at kathmandu and other gear shops. The Kathmandu jacket is really not much cheaper than equivalent down jackets, which might retail for $50 more, for a jacket that is easily worth an extra $50 in quality. The mont icicle is $200 more expensive, but its easily worth it.That said, ive got a kathmandu downie and it does the job pretty darn well considering. Never really needed anything warmer.
That said, if you're looking for a downie you can belay with, make sure its got double zips so you can unzip from the bottom when belaying. |