Mizusawa Down Jacket High Spec Model “Mountaineer”. The silhouette has been revised from the 2023 model and updated for a more balanced and comfortable fit. Thermally bonded non-quilted and seam taped to prevent moisture penetration and achieve high water resistance. The hood is equipped with the ParaHood system to prevent water and snow from pooling, taking into consideration wearing in bad weather conditions such as rain and snow. The dual-zip ventilation system on the front zipper allows outside air to enter the jacket through two rows of zippers and the mesh fabric between the zippers to release uncomfortable heat and humidity. The lining is lined with HEAT NAVI(R), a heat-retaining material that keeps the inside of the garment at a comfortable temperature. [英訳]
筆者の体形は、身長171cm、体重73kg。全体的に肉付きが良く、スポーツ経験を問われることが多い。 筆者が購入したのは2019年のモデル (DAMOGK30U) のMサイズ。米国サイズだとSサイズとの記載あり。上記は2023年モデル。 The author is 171 cm tall, weighs 73 kg, and is generally well-fleshed out, which often calls into question his sports experience. The author purchased a 2019 model (DAMOGK30U) in size M. In US sizes, it is listed as a size S. Above is the 2023 model.
It is not cold. That’s all there is to it. I live in Kanto, but it is not so cold that I have no problem wearing a shirt and mountaineers when I go to work early in the morning in the middle of winter. Canada Goose is warm just by wearing it, but Mountaineer is not cold. My friend told me that it is more expensive to be not cold than to be warm, but I personally feel that warmer is more economical. I am not complaining at all, but it is a little complicated.
The negative point is that the neck is open and cold, so a neck warmer is often used in conjunction with the neck warmer.
The hood can be deployed with one touch with one hand, so it is very easy even in sudden rain. Furthermore, since the hood that is deployed also contains down, it is GOOD as snow protection.
As those who take the train to work will know, it is often unusually hot and sweaty on the train, but because the zipper is double-layered, mesh fabric is employed on one side, and both sides can be opened and closed with the zipper, ventilation and temperature can be easily adjusted, making it quite easy to use.
The waist can be fitted to the body with buttons, similar to ski wear, and cold air can be prevented from coming in under the jacket. The sleeves are ribbed, which is also good for protection from the cold.
There are other good points, such as the fact that the fabrics are bonded together by heat and there are no seams, and that the jacket can be washed in water at home, but these features are not relevant to the average person, so I will skip them.
I was advised at the time of purchase to be careful about contact with sharp objects.
As for how it feels to wear, you can wear a thick sweater underneath, but it is a little difficult to move around, so I only put a shirt and a light sweater on top of it. Even so, I think it can withstand temperatures down to -10°C. The length and sleeve length are just right.
The length and sleeve length are just right, and I have no complaints about the size.
Mizusawa Down is down manufactured at Descente’s Mizusawa Plant (Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture), and is a product that incorporates the company’s expertise in manufacturing heavy clothing such as ski wear.
The specifications are more than adequate for the price as a down jacket. Recommended for urban dwellers who require a variety of means of transportation and a moderately fashionable look. It can be flexibly adapted to various modes of transportation such as trains, walking, biking, and bicycling, and it also looks cool. If you live in the countryside, where you don’t have to worry so much about the eyesight and mainly travel by car, it is better to buy a Canada Goose that is warm as soon as you put it on. (I am from the countryside, so if I were in the countryside, I would probably buy a Canada Goose.) Note that the neck is cold and requires the use of a turtleneck or neck warmer.
Founded in 1935, the company manufactures and sells sporting goods, including le coq sportif, arena, munsingwear, umbro, inov, MOVESPORT, LANVIN SPORT, and SRIXON. Only Descent is available in Europe and the United States. Japan and Korea account for 90% of the company’s sales, with Descent and le coq sportif accounting for 70% of total sales. In Japan, the company is shifting from wholesaling to department stores to directly managed stores and online sales in an effort to shorten the distance between it and its customers. In China, the company is rebranding its non-Descent brands.
