Here’s the jacket you can live in up to 26,000 feet elevation, before slipping in to the full-body version for the twilight assault to the summit. On Mt. Everest, that would be another 3, 035 feet straight up and your insulation system needs to be as tough as you’ve become to get you to that point.
First Ascent brings you this super-warm jacket filled with 850 fill power premium northern European goose down. The Peak XV is available in men’s and woman’s sizes. Your two color options for men are Dark Lava (a coal-ember red) and Black as in “lights-out.” Women’s colors are a light purple and a light charcoal.
Here’s some of the specifications you’ll need to make your purchase decision:
- Integrated hood fits over your climbing helmet
- Unequaled warmth, compressibility, and lightweight
- 850 fill power premium norther European goose down
- Water resistant shell made from stout 22-Denier fabric
- Turtling collar shields your face from bitter cold and wind
- Pockets are lined with brushed Tricot to keep your digits dextrous
- Men’s back lenght is 26.75″
- Weight is 26.34 oz
It’s so rare to truly get recommendations on products like the First Ascent Peak XV from most low-altitude earth dwellers. So listen to what two of the most accomplished heavyweight expedition mountaineers have to say about “the” jacket they wear when it’s time for “Parkas on!”
“My Peak XV is the perfect loft and weight for the big muntains I work on. It moves with me and doesn’t get in my way while protecting me from serious cold, yet it packs down neat and small when things get more civilized.” — Dave Hahn
“From the Antarctic blizzards to Himalayan summits, this jacket will heat you up. Nothing beats 850-fill down for insulation and packability. Take this jacket n your next extreme adventure.” Ed Viesturs
First Ascent Peak XV is available through www.whittakermountaineering.com and retails for about $269.00