tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post6858610447257143119..comments2024-03-16T10:11:19.302-07:00Comments on Cold Thistle: Outdoor Research's Diode Hooded Jacket...high tech insulation.Danehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-59715894400946063872015-12-14T15:07:52.309-08:002015-12-14T15:07:52.309-08:00As you mention Brian fill isn't the end all......As you mention Brian fill isn't the end all...critical detailing seem to be REALLY lacking on the MEC version. Too bad because on the face of it, the MEC version looks to be a great bargain. After reading the MEC reviews I'd suspect there is a reason they are on sale.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-44799222621452009692015-12-14T14:26:58.818-08:002015-12-14T14:26:58.818-08:00http://www.mountainproject.com/v/psa-mec-ul-belay-...http://www.mountainproject.com/v/psa-mec-ul-belay-parkas/111420106<br /><br />I did a quick comparison of the women's version to a Mirage here. I tried to show the difference in fill density. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-4884644787554549652015-12-14T14:06:45.616-08:002015-12-14T14:06:45.616-08:00thanks Brian. Love my Mirage but always thought i...thanks Brian. Love my Mirage but always thought it under filled. MEC version looks like a good (better?) alternative in every way.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-18793521139957606552015-12-14T13:37:46.377-08:002015-12-14T13:37:46.377-08:00http://www.mec.ca/product/5036-945/mec-radiator-pa...http://www.mec.ca/product/5036-945/mec-radiator-parka-mens/<br /><br />With US shipping and the current exchange rate it's currently about $196 USD delivered to the US. Similar design to Montbell Mirage but with 9.2 ounces of 850 down instead of 5.3 ounces of 900. 17.3 ounce spec weight for a medium. Mirage has more features and a nicer zipper. If spec weight comes in close to reality, it could be best fill weight to total weight available from a mainstream supplier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com