MEC Tango Belay Jacket

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Has anyone here tried the MEC Tango Belay parka? How does it compared to the DAS Parka or similar synthetic parkas for warm?

 

I can't find any information on it, except one good review on the MEC website...

 

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442627213&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302699079&bmUID=1259869935391

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Warmer and heavier than the DAS

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So the DAS has:

Insulation: 170-g PrimaLoft® One in the body; 133-g PrimaLoft One in the hood and sleeves. And weighs 737 Grams (medium?)

 

The Tango has:

Insulation: PrimaLoft® One: 200g in the body for maximum core warmth, 133g in the underarms, collar, and back hem,100g in the arms and hood for mobility.And weighs 800 grams in medium...

 

 

 

So given the DAS is $300 US and the Tango is $260 US, is the DAS worth the lower weight/lower warmth? Or is it just Patagonias name that gets you that price tag? I don't know how much a sacrifice 67 grams is as far as going light is...but at $40 more for less weight, the Tango seems like a better choice.

 

Is it because it's only available in Canada and by mailorder, that the Tango isn't more popular?

 

Thanks!

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I have no idea. I am still using the MEC Belay Overparka from 2001. gord told me that nobody else bought one, they made like 800 and only sold 300. I suspect something similar may happen again, in which case, look around on the clearance racks come spring.

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Anyone else have one of these? They can't be that rare!!

Interesting since it is so similar to the DAS.

 

I've had mine since it first came out and love it. Used it in -20*C weather this weekend in the Rockies and it kept me warm.

 

Edited December 8, 2009 by Steve Roberts