robpatterson5 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hi, I`m thinking of upgrading my summer belay jaket and I`m trying to decide between the BMW ProParka and the MB Montbell Alpine Light Down Parka. I have a OR Fraction hoody, but its not quite warm enough (I was caught in an unplanned bivy in it in the Canadian Rockies last summer - I survived it but I was COLD). Usualy I bring a R1 hoody and maybe either a R2 vest or a R.5 pullover as my insulation in the summer. I really like the look (and warmth) of the Patagonia hooded Micropuff - but want to keep the weight down. Does anyone have any thoughts? I am also thinking of layering the MB Alpine Light Parka under my DAS for a trip up the West Butress on Denalli. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 MH Compressor Hoody is awesome and a bit lighter than the Patagonia Micro Puff. Been using one all winter and love it. I have a XL puff for sale btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robpatterson5 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Thanks but I`m a medium or a small. The MH hoody looks nice! Was thinking of trying to keep the jacket under 1lb (if thats even a smart idea), but might have to go for the MH. Was also looking at a waterproof hooded pullover from MEC, but it only has 60gr of primaloft (the same as the Fraction hoody, but a higher quality fill). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotly Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I like the BM stuff personally. Their inner pants are pretty light too, so they usually get tossed into the bag if there's a chance for an unplanned bivy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I am down with the OR (outdoor research), MB (montbell), MH (mountain hardware) and the MEC. But what is BMW? They are diversifing away from high quality cars? (bridger mountain works?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodchips Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 BMW @ Backpackinglight.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robpatterson5 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Thanks all, I just found a great deal on the Montbell Alpine Hoody so I think I`m going to get that, that is unless I`m making a huge mistake planning to take it into the Rockies in summer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 so what does BMW stand for? All I found on the site was cocoon brand. I must be out of the loop. I still think it is for british motor works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robpatterson5 Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 I think its bozeman mountain works, their house brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I thought it was something about the new company that was old dana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robpatterson5 Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 I think thats Mystery Ranch that your thinking of (had to google that) Anyone used the Montbell Alpine light parka or jacket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheissami Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Bavarian Motor Works...Kraut cars, not British Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotly Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 But what is BMW? They are diversifing away from high quality cars? "Big Malfunctioning"...fingers, of course Anyone used the Montbell Alpine light parka or jacket? I picked one up about a month ago (jacket). Very warm and not much heavier than the inner jacket and compacts pretty small. It has elastic at the waist and I've read others mention that it "rides" up sometimes. I haven't had that problem yet but have only used it on a few flat hikes so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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