http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/100000115/b88/The-North-Face-Mens-Synthetic-Insulation-Jackets.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:12:44 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mountain-Hardwear-Hooded-Compressor-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/MHW0708M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140841#question_140841 Mountain Hardwear Hooded Compressor Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Does this jacket have a stuff sack? also can anybody confirm if this or any other primaloft is as warm as a 800 fill or even 650 fill down coat? I don&#39;t want to freeze out in the desert. question_140841 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:12:44 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Millet-Belay-Device-Jacket-Mens/MIL0012M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140836#question_140836 Millet Belay Device Jacket - Men's<br /><br />If I buy a large will I have enough room for a base layer and a microfleece or at least the fleece? I am 5&#39;10&quot; and 175lbs. I want this jacket really bad. question_140836 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:58:51 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Atom-LT-Hooded-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/ARC0874M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140830#question_140830 Arc'teryx Atom LT Hooded Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Love the styling and fit. But warmth wise, how does it compare to the Patagonia Down Sweater or the Nano when worn under a hardshell? I&#39;m planning on using for temperatures between 10 and freezing.<br /><br />Thanks! question_140830 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:38:19 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Solo-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/ARC0525M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140712#question_140712 Arc'teryx Solo Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />anybody know a good Arc&#39; softshell that might compliment this piece? I want to take care of the shell and all. thanks question_140712 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:40:28 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Patagonia-Micro-Puff-Hooded-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/PAT0928M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140688#question_140688 Patagonia Micro Puff Hooded Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />I am 6&#39;4&quot; tall, weigh 215#, and just got measured for a tux (friend&#39;s wedding) as a 44-tall jacket. What size should I order for this coat? I have owned Large-Tall in Columbia and North Face jackets. I would like to wear a thermal long-sleeve and t-shirt under this coat for normal weather conditions. question_140688 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:49:45 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Patagonia-Nano-Puff-Pullover-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/PAT1590M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139805#question_139805 Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />How shiny is the material this jacket is made of? The pictures make it look really shiny. question_139805 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:48:55 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/The-North-Face-Varius-Guide-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/TNF3531M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139425#question_139425 The North Face Varius Guide Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />What about for a ski jacket? Is it true to size and if layering do you need to size up? question_139425 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Atom-LT-Hooded-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/ARC0874M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139150#question_139150 Arc'teryx Atom LT Hooded Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Ok, so compared to other synthic jackets how warm is this one? How does it fit? True to size chart? Thanks!! question_139150 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:53:14 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Norrna-Lyngen-CLO-100-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/NRA0140M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139041#question_139041 Norrøna Lyngen CLO 100 Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />can anybody recommend this for a stand alone jacket/outer layer? say in the lower eastern sierras...cheers! love BC.com question_139041 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:54:34 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Patagonia-Micro-Puff-Jacket-Mens/PAT0373M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138991#question_138991 Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket - Men's<br /><br />I am looking for a puf jacket in extra long size large or x-large do they make them. question_138991 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:24:32 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BUR2187/Burton-Entourage-Jacket-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138845#question_138845 Burton Entourage Jacket - Men's<br /><br />I&#39;m 6&#39;1 200 lbs and need to know whether to get a large or xl, any thoughts? question_138845 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:43:44 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/The-North-Face-Toben-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/TNF2511M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138830#question_138830 The North Face Toben Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Hi, I&#39;m 5&#39;7 &amp; 1/2 and 130 pounds, should i get a medium? question_138830 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:29:43 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Patagonia-Nano-Puff-Pullover-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/PAT1590M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138804#question_138804 Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />XL and XXL only for sizes? Will medium come in soon so I can use your 20% off sale deal? question_138804 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:13:22 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Kappa-SV-Hooded-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/ARC0687M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138692#question_138692 Arc'teryx Kappa SV Hooded Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Is this compact enough to be used as an underlayer when the weather gets really bad? say under a theta ar for water resistance, or too large for that? question_138692 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:39:09 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Solo-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/ARC0525M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138674#question_138674 Arc'teryx Solo Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />i have a question about length. Is this a short jacket? Does this jacket fit normal? I am debating either this or the Norrona?<br /><br />edit: so this would not be good as a stand alone jacket in the lower eastern Sierras? i don&#39;t want it to be too short and wind is always creepin up into it... question_138674 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:19:02 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mountain-Hardwear-Refugium-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/MHW1361M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138521#question_138521 Mountain Hardwear Refugium Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Does it really works as advertised, i mean ... sometimes what is advertised doesn&#39;t really work?... and is the shell of the jacket resistant enough to ski with it?. question_138521 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:11:55 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Kappa-SV-Hooded-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/ARC0687M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138316#question_138316 Arc'teryx Kappa SV Hooded Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />How does the insulation of this jacket compare to the Arcteryx Atom? Is it much thicker? I don&#39;t want anything too bulky or puffy. question_138316 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:45:47 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Patagonia-DAS-Insulated-Parka-Mens/PAT0372M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138228#question_138228 Patagonia DAS Insulated Parka - Men's<br /><br />Backcountry.com -<br /><br />Patagonia has the weight listed as 737 grams. I&#39;m guessing they may be right unless you&#39;ve got a super special edition?<br /><br />http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/das-parka?p=84101-0-<wbr />823 question_138228 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:35:04 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Atom-LT-Hooded-Insulated-Jacket-Mens/ARC0874M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138081#question_138081 Arc'teryx Atom LT Hooded Insulated Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Ok so what is Luminara Nylon weave and Coreloft insulation? I&#39;m guessing the coreloft is like primaloft, but maybe an outdated version that lost its patent? question_138081 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:59:14 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Stoic-Luft-Hoody-Insulated-Sweater-Mens/SIC0019M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137947#question_137947 Stoic Luft Hoody Insulated Sweater - Men's<br /><br />How does this jacket fit? Not sure if I need to size up. I&#39;m 5&#39;10&quot; 175lbs. Is this ahtletic or slim fit? THnank You question_137947 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:34:43 GMT