Marmot Warm II Down Jacket - 700 Fill Power (For Men)

This is a great warm jacket. It is not the stuff into a stuff-sack type, but puffier, warmer. Good looking, long enough to be comfy at waist. 6 foot, 145lbs. Medium fits perfectly, Large was too big.

This is a very nice down coat, but there are some things not mentioned in the description. First, it is duck down as opposed to goose down. It is still light and warm, but hardly packable. As someone else mentioned, the outer nylon is stiff. I imagine this is a property of the re-cycled nylon which was used. That said, I think it is more wind and water resistant than the more supple types I have had. Also, the fit is a bit snug (I'm 6'4" & 245 lbs). The XXL is fine for me, but doesn't leave much room for layering. There is no interior pocket, and that would have been nice. Finally, the storm flap over the zipper uses snaps which can be a bit difficult to close. Not overly so, but they can be a trifling nuisance. Having said all that, this is a well made garment at a great price, and the fact that Marmot used re-cycled fabrics and re-purposed down only makes it more attractive to me. It is a great value.

great jacket and great value...

I am 5"10" and am relatively slim. In this day and age I know I need to consider size Small even though previously I have always ordered and worn Medium. I did order the Marmot Warm II down parka in Small and it was way too tight. The sleeves were long enough but the jacket was too small. I returned it for my original size, Medium and it fits. So if you wear Medium that would be the size, or Large for Large. There is only one interior pocket for your wallet and two exterior hand/glove pockets but nonetheless the parka will keep you warm in weather 30 degrees or much colder.

Looks pretty good, but thinner, less down insulation than expected from the photo. Also, the material is stiff -- it sounds like you are wearing a tarp.