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

Vapor Jacket lists for $65.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

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

Per ounce carried, Vapor Jacket costs less: $36.22/oz against $37.80/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket vs Vapor Jacket

Vapor Jacket is the lighter of the two by 30 g (1.1 oz).

Vapor Jacket lists for $65.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Per ounce carried, Vapor Jacket costs less: $36.22/oz against $37.80/oz.

Where to buy

Meltdown Jacket

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Vapor Jacket

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.

	Meltdown Jacket Western Mountaineering	Vapor Jacket Western Mountaineering
Weight	16.9 oz	15.9 oz
MSRP	$640.00	$575.00
Price per ounce	$37.80/oz	$36.22/oz
Retailers	1	1

Which one to choose

Choose the Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket if every ounce counts — 15.9 oz against 16.9 oz.
Choose the Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket if value per ounce carried decides it ($36.22/oz against $37.80/oz).

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Questions this comparison answers

Is the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket lighter than the Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket?: Vapor Jacket is the lighter of the two by 30 g (1.1 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket or the Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket?: Vapor Jacket lists for $65.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).
Which is better value per ounce, the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket or the Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket?: Per ounce carried, Vapor Jacket costs less: $36.22/oz against $37.80/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

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.

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Vapor Jacket

Vapor Jacket – Ultralight Protection for Any Adventure Designed for those who demand warmth, weather resistance, and versatility, the Vapor Jacket delivers exceptional performance in a lightweight package.

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Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket vs Vapor Jacket

Vapor Jacket is the lighter of the two by 30 g (1.1 oz).

Vapor Jacket lists for $65.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Per ounce carried, Vapor Jacket costs less: $36.22/oz against $37.80/oz.

Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.

	Meltdown Jacket Western Mountaineering	Vapor Jacket Western Mountaineering
Weight	16.9 oz	15.9 oz
MSRP	$640.00	$575.00
Price per ounce	$37.80/oz	$36.22/oz
Retailers	1	1

Which one to choose

Choose the Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket if every ounce counts — 15.9 oz against 16.9 oz.
Choose the Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket if value per ounce carried decides it ($36.22/oz against $37.80/oz).

+ Add the Meltdown Jacket to my pack + Add the Vapor Jacket to my pack

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket lighter than the Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket?: Vapor Jacket is the lighter of the two by 30 g (1.1 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket or the Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket?: Vapor Jacket lists for $65.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).
Which is better value per ounce, the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket or the Western Mountaineering Vapor Jacket?: Per ounce carried, Vapor Jacket costs less: $36.22/oz against $37.80/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Meltdown Jacket

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Vapor Jacket

Full specs and prices for the Vapor Jacket →