Solution 4.0 Parka Men’s

Solution 4.0 Parka Men’s

Black Diamond

$350.00

Black Diamond's warmest synthetic insulated jacket, the Solution 4.0 Parka (formerly known as the Belay Parka) is a durable, highly insulating layer that is perfect for climbing in the North Cascades.

The parka features mapped Primaloft Rise, plus Primaloft Gold Cross Core, insulation throughout the body, shoulders, and hood, a durable PFC-free ripstop shell that protects you from the elements and a nylon taffeta liner that adds an extra layer of warmth. A two-way zipper allows access to your belay device, and oversized hand, chest and internal drop pockets store gloves, water bottles and other on-route essentials.
  • Adjustable climbing helmet-compatible hood
  • Lightweight stretch cuffs
  • Two-way belay device friendly YKK® front zipper with DWR treatment and windflap
  • Single-pull cord adjust on the hood and hem
  • Two zippered hand pockets, two zippered chest pockets and two internal drop pockets
  • Left chest pocket has internal stretch mesh pocket
Weight: 1lb 12oz / 795g

Description

Black Diamond’s warmest synthetic insulated jacket, the Solution 4.0 Parka (formerly known as the Belay Parka) is a durable, highly insulating layer that is perfect for climbing in the North Cascades.

The parka features mapped Primaloft Rise, plus Primaloft Gold Cross Core, insulation throughout the body, shoulders, and hood, a durable PFC-free ripstop shell that protects you from the elements and a nylon taffeta liner that adds an extra layer of warmth. A two-way zipper allows access to your belay device, and oversized hand, chest and internal drop pockets store gloves, water bottles and other on-route essentials.

  • Adjustable climbing helmet-compatible hood
  • Lightweight stretch cuffs
  • Two-way belay device friendly YKK® front zipper with DWR treatment and windflap
  • Single-pull cord adjust on the hood and hem
  • Two zippered hand pockets, two zippered chest pockets and two internal drop pockets
  • Left chest pocket has internal stretch mesh pocket

Weight: 1lb 12oz / 795g

Additional information

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