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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from pei on 5/2/2008
Wanted a practical, light, and warm coat for occasional late season use. This coat fits all my requirements.
from Denver, CO on 3/5/2008
Not a good fit for me.
from Philadelphia, PA on 3/4/2008
Hi, I bought this jacket and the women's version for my wife (same jacket). It is quite lightweight and warm, overall a good jacket. I'm not sure I'd wear it for extended times outside in extreme cold, and definitely not for skiing, as it's too short. I actually got it in the clearance sale [$], so it was a super deal as well.
from Long Island, NY on 3/3/2008
This jacket is much lighter than I expected and therefore not as warm as I had hoped for. My son wears the jacket with a sweatshirt under it daily.
from philly, pa on 2/28/2008
This is a light weight but warm down jacket. It is much cheaper compared to the north face and patagonia down jackets. The only thing negative about the jacket is that the down feathers comes out fairly easily, especially out of the seams.
from Stratton Mountain , VT on 2/28/2008
Nice jacket warm and functional
from old forge, ny on 2/27/2008
warm but collar is not high enough to keep the chin warm
from Pittsburgh, PA on 2/26/2008
This is the warmest jacket that I own, and it was delivered in 2 days.
I definitely recommend to all my Scouting friends.
from NJ on 2/26/2008
Great jacket! I bought it for my husband when it was on sale, and it was a great deal. He loves it because it's super-warm but also lightweight. I originally bought a large (he usually wears a medium, but I didn't want it to be too tight). He ended up exchanging it for a small, so I guess they run a little big.
Nice jacket--great deal!
from Grand Rapids, MI on 2/26/2008
Very satisfied with EMS.... once again!
from New York, NY on 2/26/2008
Excellent Jacket that sheds - Got it on clearance, so I cant complain. This jacket replaced the same from a few years ago, seems like the quality changed a bit, but still an excellent jacket. Wouldnt have spent full price though.
from Colorado on 2/26/2008
Great piece for the [$]I paid for it. I could bemoan the cut or the lack of useful features, but that wouldn't seem right given what I paid. Wanted a warm recreational puffy and this fits the bill. Thanks, EMS.
from Terryville, CT on 2/26/2008
Excellent jacket for value. Absolutely better then expected. Thanks
from Vernon, Vermont on 2/25/2008
This jacket is being used for casual wear, downhill skiing and snowmobiling. With an Under Armour shirt and a sweatshirt this jacket kept me warm while snowmobiling over 200 miles in 5 to 25 degree weather near the Canadian border. Actually got a little too warm and had to take the sweatshirt off. This jacket is very comfortable - a great value. I would recommend it to a friend.
from Boise, Idaho on 2/25/2008
Bought for mid layer during cold downhill skiing days and it's just right for that. Generous cut (not athletic cut), high quality/lofty down. Outer shell is lightweight fabric- probably marginal for use as outer shell in tough/abrasive conditions. But combination is very lightweight, warm piece that you can pack down very small, if needed!
from albuquerque, new mexico on 2/24/2008
I've only had the coat a week or two, but so far it feels good. I am hoping it will be durable over time and waterproof when wet weather hits New Mexico.
from Upstate New York on 2/20/2008
Lightweight, warm and packable. I love the high collar and fit of the entire jacket. I would prefer a knit cuff on the sleeve but it would add to the weight and packability. Great jacket for the price!!
from Shreveport, LA on 2/19/2008
Keeps me warm on the occasional nights that are below 32.
from Boston, MA on 2/18/2008
compacts well, very warm--most useful when not overly active. Great value.
from Franklin MA on 2/18/2008
I bought the same jacket previously and the shell appears to be more durable.
Could use inside breast pockets.
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from Columbus, OH on 2/18/2008
I needed a lightweight warm coat for when temps get below freezing. This coat is both lighter and warmer than I expected. So far, I think I made a good buy and it looks pretty good with jeans too.
from Lowell, AR on 2/17/2008
Wear to work for outside duties and to weather trout fishing
from Baltimore, MD on 2/15/2008
I use this jacket for almost everything from going out at night to outdoor activities. It's warm, comfortable, light and looks good. It's also compressible and fits under several of my shells. It's a tad short for me but that's the only thing that could be improved on an otherwise fantastic jacket and if you get it on sale, it's utterly amazing.
from Syracuse NY on 2/14/2008
Purchased the coat to put in my pack during winter hiking so I could put it on when we stop for breaks. The coat compresses well, so it takes little pack space, but provides enough warmth that we can stop for more than just a few minutes before starting to cool down too much.
from Jenison, MI on 2/14/2008
I really like the coat and the fact that it breaks down very small to hike with. I actually used it as my pillow while backpacking. I do wish it had adjustable cuffs and a more durable fabric as I'm afraid it's going to snag on the littlest thing. Overall it's a good coat especially since I got it 50% off.
from Greenwich, CT on 2/11/2008
Nice jacket that should get the job done for recreational winter camping.
Lower price than comparable North Face and Mountain Hardwear jackets.
Inferior quality to comparable North Face and Mountain Hardwear jackets.
from Island Pond, VT on 2/11/2008
This jacket is very good. The down fill is evenly distributed throughout and is concentrated in the core to keep you warm. There were a few leaking feathers from the seams but not atypical for a down jacket when first used and the seams appear tight with no more leakage afterwards. The material seems thin but isnt bad and would hold up to hard usage in my opinion. The fill on the inside of the arms in the vicinity of the elbows is very, very low although in the rest of the sleeve it is fine so this might be on purpose to allow free movement of the arms at the elbows without restriction. Packs into its own pocket for a down pillow which is a very nice idea and the pillow is big enough to use. When pulled out into the jacket again it fluffs right up.
I would have liked velcro on the wrists but can live without it. I have worn it winter hiking and found it toasty in 10/20 degree temps with a tshirt. Wore it last night here in Chicago at 0 degrees with windchill about -25. With only a Poly, 1/4 zip undershirt and 100wght microfleece vest on I was just a little chilly in my arms as I walked around in a stiff breeze. With a lite fleece I would have been quite warm. I bought it to take to Argentina for a climb of Aconcagua next Feb. Will let you know how it holds up there although I'm sure I wont be disappointed. For the money this is an excellent jacket and I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a packable down jacket.
from Durango, CO on 2/2/2008
I've owned the Glacier Down for about a month now and I think its just an okay jacket overall but a decent value when 1/2 off. The jacket is reasonably warm and okay for casual wear. However, the outer material isn't very tough, feathers come out nearly every time I wear it and the elastic bands on the cuffs of the sleeves are low quality. My biggest complaint though is that this jacket and the vest (which I also own) are made for large, short people. I'm 6 feet, 165 and the medium is way too big in the width and too short in length. All in all, it is just okay and might make it through a season.
from Maine on 1/28/2008
My husband and I purchased this coat for my stepson - he likes extra-puffy down coats, and this one was the best of all we looked at, and for the great quality the price was an awesome value.
from Hot Springs, AR on 1/28/2008
This is a great jacket but designed for short, wide bodied people with short arms - not for us tall skinny long-limbed people. I had to return this jacket because it just didn't fit right.
from Tooele, Utah on 1/28/2008
I use it mostly for walking around campus. Infact im wearing in right now. I dont know if I would wear it camping simply because I like it so much that I wouldnt want a stray ash to burn a little hole in my coat.
from Culver, IN on 1/25/2008
Great Jacket overall. Very comfortable and warm even in high winds. My only compliant is that Zipper tends to catch if you do not pull it as you unzipp. Overall Happy with the jacket
from Mojave Desert on 1/24/2008
My friend pilfered my "nice" down jacket; I got this one for less $$$$ and it fits better and is warm and cozy. I live in the Mojave desert; not much snow but lots of cold and blowing wind. The jacket is great.
from Andover, Kansas on 1/24/2008
Great jacket! The fit is right, it is plenty warm. Only negatives are minor - Zippers that close down are better than zippers that close up. Maroon is not red.
from NYC on 1/24/2008
I can wear this like an extra skin, but it's really, really warm! I should've bought 2 while I was at it...
from Boston, MA on 1/22/2008
jacket is warm and good for casual use. A minor defect is down feather sometimes come out the lining.
from maryland on 1/22/2008
very warm as belay jacket, or just hanging around camp fire
from Gloucester, MA on 1/17/2008
I love it, it did cost much and it fits great and is super warm.
from Brielle, NJ on 1/15/2008
The Glacier Down jacket is an amazing jacket!!! I bought one last winter and liked it so much; I had to go out and buy one as a Christmas gift to my brother this year. It's really warm and versatile...can be worn as outerwear and also is very compressible for layering. I bought the jacket on sale [$] which is an unbelievable deal. It's a high quality jacket at only a 1/4 of the price of the Northface Nupse jacket [$]. When you compare the Nupse and the Glacier side by side; they appear to be almost identical. I love this Jacket and often wear it with only a t-shirt in 20 degree weather....Toasty!!!!
from Delaware Beaches on 1/15/2008
I love this jacket! It was a great price and looks really good on. I bought the black one and it looks great with jeans or dress pants. I can't wait to take it backpacking this weekend. (It stuffs into a perfect pillow w/ it's attached inside pocket and it is plenty warm) Don
from Pasadena Md on 1/15/2008
This jacket is very very warm. It is lightweight, and even rolls up into its inner pocket. It is great. Take this on a cold weather hike, and the cold wont be a factor. Also it was very affordable. Im not one to spend hundreds of dollars on a jacket so this is alot of bang for your buck.
from NYC on 1/15/2008
I sent this jacket to my brother-in-law for Xmas in northern NYS. We are both gear heads and avid climbers/ back packers. I live in NYC but spend all the time I can in the mountians. After seeing the jacket for the first time this weekend I have to get one for myself. The way it fits under my shell and stuffs into its own pocket makes it perfect for day hikes. On at dawn, off mid afternoon and back on for those dark decents.If you go lite in winter you need this jacket in your gear.
from Forked River, New Jersey on 1/14/2008
Just recieved this jacket for x-mas. Plan on using in camp and during breaks along the trail to stay warm. The jacket is warm and light. Being a big guy 6'0" 260lbs. it hard to find outdoor clothing that fits. This jacket fits well and packs small. Will look to EMS for more products to fit my big frame.
from Adirondack Mtns., NY on 1/11/2008
Most of my time outdoors is spent in the mountain areas fishing, hiking, camping and snowshoeing with a back or day pack. I use the garment in two ways. I pack it or wear it. It takes little room for the added comfort. Thank you, it's been a great companion!
from Wellesley, ma on 1/10/2008
A decent Jacket for the price, although I all ready have a small tear from bumping into a light switch and the inside pocket zipper pulls rubs on my chest. It is just too big. But a great jacket otherwise or getting to and from work and walking the dog.
from CT on 1/8/2008
what a deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!
from Knoxville TN on 1/7/2008
Nice jacket, but have to be careful as outter fabric tears easily.
from Thornton, Co on 1/6/2008
A couple of things. About 1 1/2 to 2 years ago I bought a Glacier down coat from EMS. First, this jacket is great. Full down everywhere on jacket, velcro cuffs for adjustability, and warm. Color selection was not great because there werent many left. This year the color selection was great and I decided to get another one for my wife and I. I have to say I was a little disappointed. There are parts of the sleeve that seems that is lacking down or not as "puffy" as other parts. Also this model came with elastic wrists instead of the adjustable velcro tabs. This makes the fit around wrist with a couple of gaps in it and it will only get worse because elastic stretches. The good points, this jacket is very light and warm. This is the beauty of down. In the future I would recommend to EMS if you want to change the style this is good but keep important things like the velcro adjustable wrists the same. These are the little things that go a long way and is also the way upper end models are made. I would go as far to say that adding a zip in down hood would be good but for EMS's price tag on this item you cant complain. All in all I think it is a good jacket and I wear it almost all the cold days here just because it is so light and warm. By the way, I gave it 3 stars because of the down and wrist issues. The older one I have would have been pushing 5 stars if I could have gotten it in another color. My older EMS gacier down was what I was wearing when it was 4 below and I rolled my truck. Here I am upside down in my truck with my seatbelt on and my glacier down jacket on. I eject myself out of my seat belt crawl out my window in to 1 1/2 feet of snow in the ditch and my jacket doesnt have a mark or tear on it and keeps me warm while waiting on the wrecker and such. WOW! Keep up the good work EMS but take advantage of keeping those products just as good as the upper end models like in the past. I would recommend this jacket to others.
from New York on 1/6/2008
for pleasure
from Pennsylvania on 1/6/2008
First day I used it was a 8 degree day and I stay warm and didn't get overheated walking around.
from Hampton Falls, NH on 1/4/2008
I love everything about my new jacket!!! Thanks for a wonderful product.
from Southern New Jersey on 1/4/2008
Used this jacket during a recent winter camping trip. The jacket worked great. Packs down pretty small, and is lightweight in your pack. It's great for staying warm by the fire and packs into a perfect pillow for sleeping.
from cabin john, maryland on 1/4/2008