Outdoor Research review

Outdoor Research calls the Super Alpine Down Parka its warmest technical down jacket and pitches it at ice climbing belays, high altitude expeditions and early alpine starts. The product page lists 800 fill down and a bluesign approved Pertex Quantum Pro 30D ripstop shell with a highly water resistant polyurethane coating. It weighs 29.1 oz (825 g), the lightest coat here, and measures 33.5 in down the back. The hood is helmet compatible with a hood lock, the collar is tall with brushed tricot at the chin, and the front zip separates from both ends over an insulated storm flap. A quilt-free exterior on the hood, sleeves and side body keeps stitching away from wind and abrasion. Outdoor Research rates it 5 of 5 for warmth but 2 of 5 for waterproofing, and backs it with its Infinite Guarantee. One real limit: the page says it contains PFAS and cannot ship to California, New York or Colorado.

Who it is for

ice climbers and winter mountaineers

Price

The Men's Super Alpine Down Parka is $550.

Super Alpine Down Parka Regular price $550 $550.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 800 fill responsibly sourced down
• Pertex Quantum Pro 30D nylon ripstop with a highly water resistant polyurethane coating
• Helmet-compatible adjustable hood with hood lock
• Weight 29.1 oz / 825 g, center back length 33.5 in
• Quilt-free exterior on the hood, sleeves and side body, and a stuff sack included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lightest coat on this list at 825 g
• Strength: Rated 5 out of 5 for warmth on Outdoor Research's own scale
• Strength: Covered by the Infinite Guarantee for the lifetime of the product
• Weakness: Outdoor Research says it contains PFAS and cannot be shipped to California, New York or Colorado
• Weakness: Rated 2 of 5 for waterproofing on the brand's scale
• Weakness: Cut for climbing at 33.5 in, so it covers less than a city parka

Key facts

• Coat priced: Men's Super Alpine Down Parka, $550
• Fill power: 800
• Shell: Pertex Quantum Pro 30D ripstop
• Weight: 825 g
• Length: 33.5 in center back

Where it ranks

Outdoor Research is No. 3 in our Best Winter Coats for Extreme Cold verdict.