Western Mountaineering Ion Parka vs Meltdown Jacket

Where to buy

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Which one to choose

• Choose the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket if every ounce counts — 16.9 oz against 25.0 oz.
• Choose the Western Mountaineering Ion Parka if value per ounce carried decides it ($33.14/oz against $37.80/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Western Mountaineering Ion Parka lighter than the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket?

Meltdown Jacket is the lighter of the two by 230 g (8.1 oz).

Which has the lower list price, the Western Mountaineering Ion Parka or the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket?

Meltdown Jacket lists for $190.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Which is better value per ounce, the Western Mountaineering Ion Parka or the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket?

Per ounce carried, Ion Parka costs less: $33.14/oz against $37.80/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Ion Parka

Ion Parka – Ultralight Expedition Down Parka for Extreme Cold When temperatures plummet and the wind roars across the ridge, the Ion Parka delivers expedition-level warmth without weighing you down.

Meltdown Jacket

Meltdown Parka – Premium Down Parka for Maximum Warmth and Weather Protection Engineered for extreme warmth without excess weight, the Meltdown Parka combines 850+ fill power ethically sourced goose down with a water-resistant 30-denier MicroLite XP™ shell to deliver outstanding protection in cold, harsh conditions.