My Moonstone Down Jacket
February 10th, 2006 Summit
I love my Minimalist Down Jacket by Moonstone. Before, I just thought that it looked cool and the other hard-core outdoorsy people have them, therefore, I should have one. I came to realize today that my down jacket has a practical side to it as well. It is so warm!
We went snow camping tonight up in the Spruces Campground in Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT, for a good friend’s bachelor party. I, unfortunately, have a test tomorrow so I had to come back tonight to sleep in my warm, comfortable bed (shucks). It was really cold while I was up there. Somewhere around nine degrees fahrenheit. My Moonstone jacket saved the day and kept me nice and warm. I am also amazed at how light it is and how it can pack down into a really small stuff sack. The only thing I don’t like about it is that the stuff sack is separate from the jacket. It would be nicer if the whole thing folded up into a pocket or something. I’m afraid I might loos the stuff sack sometime.
I hope my friends have fun freezing the night away and if you were interested in getting a Moonstone down jacket, I would highly recommend it.
Entry Filed under: Whatever!, Winter Rec, Gear, Camping
3 Comments Add your own
1. logandance | February 11th, 2006 at 1:03 am
On Mt. Rainier, we won’t let a client past 10,000 feet without a poofy down jacket–your life depends on it! Unfortunately, they’re always kinda pricey. How much did this one run you? Any ideas how to get one for less than $100?
2. Little Pepper | February 11th, 2006 at 1:08 am
If you are an REI member you can usually find down jackets for less than $100 at their “garage sales.” If you don’t care what color it is (mine is a yucky green, but oh so warm!), just keep your eyes open and stores always have them on sale especially in the spring. Good luck!
3. Summit | February 11th, 2006 at 1:17 am
I got the Moonstone jacket for around $70. I bought it from a friend who got it at a Hansen Mountaineering sale. It was a pretty sweet deal. The big sales are definitely the way to go.
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