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The Western Mountaineering Meltdown Down Jacket - conquer the southern Sierras chill with 850-fill down and durable microfiber shell. Dont let the cold stop you.
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Meltdown Down Jacket
When you're facing brutal chill in the southern Sierra above 10,000 feet, you need a jacket that's as serious as you are. The Western Mountaineering Meltdown Down Jacket is designed for hardcore adventurers like you, with its unbeatable warmth from the 850-fill down and a badass look that screams, "This mountain is mine!"
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Specs
Material: [shell] microfiber
Insulation: 850-fill down
Fill Weight: 6.5oz
Fit: regular
Length: hip
Center Back Length [medium]: 25.5in
Hood: yes
Pockets: 2 front zippered
Claimed Weight: 17 oz
Recommended Use: alpine & expedition, climbing
Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime
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