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- Jackets with the RMI logo: Logo is located on right chest
- Ed Viesturs
- Dave Hahn
- 850-fill power premium Northern European goose down
- Full hood fits over a helmet
- Lightweight waterproff/breathable shell fabric repels snow
- Microfleece lined pockets (extra warmth)
- Turtling collar shields face from wind and snow
- Welded baffling: stitch-free construction improves performance in wet weather and eliminates cold spots
- No center-front zipper flap to get caught or snag
| Small | 34.8 oz / 988 g | |
| Medium | 36.3 oz / 1028 g | |
| Large | 37.3 oz / 1048 g | |
| XL | 40.3 oz / 1138 g |
First Ascent Sizing - Men
| Small | Medium | Large | XLarge | XXL | |||||||
| Chest | 35-37 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 48-50 | ||||||
| Waist | 29-31 | 32-34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | ||||||
| Inseam | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
- First Ascent is cut closer to the body for a great, active fit with no bunching or binding. It is built as a complete system. All pieces - outerwear, insulating layers and baselayer - are cut so the body and sleeve lengths of each successive layer are slightly longer than the one underneath.
08/30/10
I bought this jacket right before I went up Mt. Rainier with RMI. It is a awesome jacket and performed great. I was never cold with it on. I look forward to using it this winter when I get the chance.
Kenneth Sams
07/30/10
To Sunny,
Warmth is very important, especially with heart conditions on the line. To clarify, what will he be using this for?
Look at the specs for the jackets. The MTN H ABS 0 parka is heavier, and made with 800 fill, while the Peak XV is lighter, with 850 fill. Likely the difference in wieght is due to the extra (unnecessary) feature on the Mtn hardware jacket. The Eddie Bauer may be slightly warmer and lighter, but I think the two compare pretty close. As long as you're looking at the Absolute zero Parka and not the sub zero, which is only 650 fill.
Might recommend going to the peak XV full suit. That would be the next step in warmth.
Blaine
07/17/10
Great jacket, excellent value. I have one product improvement recommendation for the design team: there really needs to be an internal Nalgene bottle pocket so you can yank that parka out of your summit pack with the water bottle stashed there ready to go... With that simple feature added this jacket would truly have everything you need and nothing else.
Staff Note: Problem solved! The 2010 version of the Peak XV now has two water bottle pockets.
Mack
06/02/10
Sub-zero wind chill, blowing snow, this jacket is up to the challenge. Perfect for winter and alpine conditions, very warm & comfortable. Glad I have it!
Jim McCracken
05/27/10
Exceptional down jacket. I wore this while climbing Mt. Shasta and when I put it on during breaks I became instantly warm. It was perfect when the weather turned bad with 25 mph winds and below 0 degree temperatures. I cannot recommend it enough. It is light, comfortable, and incredibly warm.
Jason
05/26/10
Its overkill for the Sierras but nice to have insurance and it is nice to have something to sleep in so I can carry a lighter sleeping bag. I look forward to using it on Mt. Shasta and Mt. Rainer. The few times I have used it on extremely cold days it was bullet proof.
Jim
04/27/10
Used this on a couple of Cascade and Sierra winter hikes - great for going over my layers during belay/rest breaks. I bought Large for my 6'0 170 size and it is perfect to get on over my climbing stuff - the large goes easily over my helmet - the only drawback is that it does not have a bottom zipper, so it interferes with my harness on ascents or during belays.
Scott Faulkenburg
04/18/10
Instead of writing a real review here, i am actually trying to get some advise here. I just bought this jacket and Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero parka and need to decide which one to keep. The only thing counts here is the warmth. Jacket is for my Dad, he is extremely afraid of being cold because of his heart condition. So, if you have worn both jackets, please, give me some ideas, especially, which one is warmer? And size wise, do you wear same size of both jacket?
BTW, I already bought him Mountain Hardwear sub-Zero parka and that one is definitely not warm enough.
Thanks in advance.
Sunny
04/11/10
I needed a parka warmer than my Feathered Friends Helios for winter in the NE. This jacket will easily take me down to -15. The fabric/jacket is not light weight but for the money this jacket is a great buy. The hood fit well and the material is water resistant, I had no problems in a wet snow storm with no shell. The only thing I miss are large pockets on the inside to hold a water bottle or two when the temp drops. What is it with the ipod size pockets these days? The fit is average to generous giving me some layering room in a XL.
R3l@x
03/19/10
This is a very warm and really puffy jacket. I bought this for a three day mixed/ice-climbing course in Montana. It was a little overkill even for the February cold in the Hyalite Canyon. Also, after wearing for a few days, a couple of feathers did pop out.
Good: Very very warm, good size pockets, looks good and light weight.
Cons: Puffy and big.
KTR
03/13/10
The Peak XV jacket I bought from Whittaker is a top notch jacket. After receiving it I went for a 2 mile walk in sub 0 temperatures and it was very warm and toasty. I liked the collar, nice and high and warm. I also have a Patagonia Fitz Roy down hooded jacket, and in my opinion the Peak XV is twice the jacket at a lower price. Thanks Eddie Bauer and thank you WHITTAKER Mountaineering.
Craig Blessing
03/02/10
Great jacket. Used as my primary insulation source in the Alaskan arctic. Kept me warm at -43 f with just a merino wool shirt while on long walks. I can't imagine needing anything warmer. Not a lot of bells and whistles which is great because that means the weight is down instead of extra zippers, fabric etc. The best part is the price. Any comparable jacket with 850 fill and this warm would cost twice as much or more. Buy it now before Eddie Bauer realizes they could probably sell for $400 or more.
Eric
02/28/10
Excellent overall. Warm and fits well, ie tru to size. I'm 6-0 and 195 with 34 inch arms and on extension the sleeves are the tiniest bit short. Down lofts well and no thin points in the coat. Zipper could be two way from the bottom. Others worn: Marmot 8000m, Mtn Hardwr Subzero Parka and Jacket, TNF Nuptse and 2 differnt iterations of Himalaya Parka. This is a reasonable summer Rainier and other Cascades parka, probably not a strong choice for winter big mountains. Good value and solid performance.
kurt schroeder
02/28/10
This is an awesome parka. I got it as a lighter alternative to my Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero parka; it is lighter and more compact, but still extremely warm. For trips in the lower 48 states, I can't imagine really needing more. I took it on a winter trip to the Adirondacks in New York, and it kept me warm in camp and at summits, at temperatures of around -5F. I especially like the hood, which is so well designed that it truly fits well with and without a helmet.
James
02/27/10
This is a super warm jacket. I took this on a trip to Mt Washington and wore it while in camp. No problems. I have also worn this around town when it's in single digits. Again, it keeps me very warm.
chris
02/22/10
Light, packable and warm.
Dominic Foti
02/20/10
Superior warmth and function for a darn right steal! I've worn this jacket in 10 degree ambient with a 45mph wind blowing... do the math,it was pretty cold, and not a hint of shiver when in this jacket. It is almost too warm at times. I have an indestructible Canada Goose for the extremes on flatland, but I have to say this one is just as warm! I'm a tall guy, and was pleased to see they make talls too - XL Tall was a perfect fit, with plenty of layering room, not that I even needed it! It sheds snow, water, dampness pretty good too. Integrated hood is formed right and provide good protection. FA did a good job with this one. Buy this one.
Lance
02/19/10
only bad thing with this jacket is that it's too WARM
mike
02/04/10
I love the jacket,better than expected,very soft fabric,my favorite color.I am 5'7 female and 135 pounds and size M fits perfectly.
Eva jilek
02/03/10
Pretty good jacket. I'm 5'7" 148 lbs, I got the small at first but it was too snug around the chest and tension in the back around the shouder blades. I returned it for a medium size which leaves some room for layering. I had to return this since there was lack of down (or should I say barely no down) on the inner part of the arms around the elbow area. It was dissapointing since there would be a cold spot around my inner arms. The small size I had at first didn't have this issue. So it may just have been this one I picked out. I will be getting another medium one in black. Both the ones I returned were in dark lava color.
Overall, this is a great jacket, very warm, very puffy.
Ian
01/10/10
This parka is very warm. -24F in Fairbanks Alaska and I'm VERY comfortable with just a light weight base layer and this jacket. A lot of value for the money.
FOXTROT XRAY
01/05/10
Superb warmth. The jacket was actually too warm to wear while hiking in single digit temperatures. I'm looking forward to trying it at high altitude.
Steve Wagner
01/04/10
Sweet jacket for the price.
Same weight as the Mountain Hardwear Sub-Zero Hooded jacket, but IMHO much warmer.
The 850 fill down is lofty, the shell repels H2O in ice and snow form quite well. Sat in the snow for a few hours as an instructor at a winter camp building snow caves in Minnesota with no moisture build up and it kept me warm in -5 with no hint of cold coming through.
Pro:
Warm
Light
Weather Resistant
Cons:
needs a better stuffsack. My winter sleeping bag packs down smaller than this jacket.
Larger interior pockets. I want to keep more than an i-pod and a gu gel warm.
I'm 6'1" 185 I could've gotten a medium, but went with a large as I normally wear a few layers underneath it. It's a generous cut.
cranK
01/02/10
This is a great jacket. i took it to Mt. Washington, NH just last week and it was amazing. Above treeline it was -2 degrees, with 60 mph winds. I wore this jacket with a shell and one base layer and was very warm and comfortable. Also what I really liked was that the hood worked well in the wind and that the material is very water resistant. I had no problems with moisture when it came to all the snow and ice. All in all this was a great and warm jacket for a very good price.
Erik Gomez
11/16/09
I bought this parka with the hope of one day climbing with it, but since I've only had it for a month, it's served me extremely well while walking the dog (and standing there watching him find just the right spot) in the single digit temps here in Montana. I usually wear a t-shirt under it, and it keeps me so warm, sometimes I don't wear gloves. The only suggestion I have for an improvement is that the zipper is a little quick to snag. I could see that being more frustrating with gloves on, in the dark, on a windy mountain. I'd like a larger inside pocket too. The hand warmer pockets are nice. I'm 5'8" 170 lbs, and the large fits me with some extra room for layers. Medium is pretty form fitting. When I wear it, it feels like I never left the sleeping bag.
Grant Severson
11/10/09
This is an excellent jacket for the money. I ordered a Marmot Greenland jacket ($360) and sent it back because there was a lack of down in the sleeves. I am much happier with this jacket.
Brett Brown
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