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It is said here in BPL forum that men's PEAK XV had 13oz of down (2010 production)

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=40893

 

And they change the retail price from $269 to $399, so that's pretty big increase, but decrease in down... Not so good...

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to my knowledge there are two version, but perhaps now a third?

The 1st was all single material. The 2nd version added reinforcements to shoulders and arms, a bit of weight, not sure the down changed though that review is irate about a perceived change.

 

as to reduction in down, the 10.5ounces is almost 300grams of down. thats not shabby. "8000m" down parkas seem in the range of 450-650 grams of down. (depending on 800/850/900fp).

 

not sure what amount is in mine but I have a 1st model as I got it at an incredible discount (about $120).. it ends up serving duty for my too-cold wife when snowcamping. But functionally I'd only use it in a greater colder range or going up rainier in the winter.

 

Thanks. What temperatures do you find it useful when camping?

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Hey guys,

 

I've been reading a lot lately on the Eddie Bauer Peak XV parka, and noticed this thread. I suspect that some of you have different models of this jacket so it would be very interesting to hear your opinion.

 

I've found this review on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/review/R39IS4CDDYDQ1X/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0049C8YL2&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=1036592&store=apparel, which essentialy is saying that the new model of the jacket has less down than the first one. I started to look for the truth. Current jacket has:

 

Size Small - 10.08 ounces

 

Size Medium - 10.5 ounces

 

Size Large - 11.07 ounces

 

Size X-Large - 11.7 ounces

 

Do you think it is true that they cut on the down during the model change? Because I find it confusing about people saying that this jacket is very warm, but there's not so much down in it having 10.5oz for medium

 

 

Simas