Comments on: Ten year gear review: Montbell Superior Down (updated)

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:47:21 +0000

In reply to Ken Erdedy. That is correct. I also like the full zipper for versatility vs. an Anorak. Having said that, the new Thermawrap parka is comparable in warmth I find and I wear it pretty often. I'd be tempted to use it in my native New England. otoh, if you want the down jacket, the Superion Down works well.

By: Ken Erdedy

Ken Erdedy — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:08:38 +0000

Apologies for the post on an older article, but I’m choosing between the Superior Down Parka and EX Light Anorak. While the weight savings on the Anorak are attractive, I’m more interested in your experience with the warmth of the Superior Down.

On Montbell’s Down Guide, they rank the Anorak a notch or two warmer than the Superior Down. But I assume from your fairly glowing review that you’ve never had an issue with the Superior Down not being warm enough for 3 season conditions?

For reference I’m in New England. Notwithstanding your observation about a synthetic being your preferred choice in that locale, my personal experience has been that synthetic insulation simply doesn’t keep me warm the way that down does.

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 02:23:54 +0000

In reply to Tim W. I took my Montbell jacket again this weekend in the San Juans. Montbell products never let me down!

By: Tim W

Tim W — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 23:33:50 +0000

Even now in 2021, I’m in the market for a light down parka for an upcoming CT thru. It’s replacing a well used and abused EE Torrid that’s seen it all here in the Northeast. The Superior Down Parka is coming out on top of my research. If I had the coin.. I’d splurge for the rad Alpine 1000 Parka. Alas, $250 saved in my pocket buys me plenty of beans for the Colorado Trail.

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Tue, 14 May 2019 20:57:40 +0000

In reply to gerryb. Te Superior Down is the update version of the UL from what I understand. Not sure the specific differences, however.

By: gerryb

gerryb — Tue, 14 May 2019 20:52:19 +0000

I have a Montbell UL Down Parka that is no longer made. Did the Superior take the place of the UL or is it signficantly different from UL, especially regarding down content / weight?

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Mon, 13 May 2019 20:51:32 +0000

In reply to Logan. At least your spreadsheet looks good! ;-)

By: Logan

Logan — Mon, 13 May 2019 20:45:52 +0000

Ouch, Ghost Whisperer shaming! I’m duct taping over my logo…

By: JD Dallager

JD Dallager — Sun, 12 May 2019 12:16:27 +0000

Gotta agree on the quality/price/functionality value of Montbell clothing……really great! I have a 6 year old Superior Down hooded jacket and a 7 year old Frost Smoke down hooded jacket. Both terrific and going strong.