Free shipping also! This should keep you toasty warm!

jmagic said:anybody have this or have heard about EMS?

EMS stands for eastern mountain sports..they are a BM up in New England and probably nationwide.

uzibear said:think "REI" for west-coasters.

anyone familiar with ems's return policy if it doensn't fit?

interesting since we dont have REI in NH but we do ahve EMS

lch9000 said:one word, UGLY!!

Fine, since you think it is UGLY, show me a solid performing 800-fill jacket that is not ugly.

lch9000 said:one word, UGLY!!

I do not think that is so bad thou.

EMS has been around here (DC area) forever. Generally, their EMS-labeled stuff is good quality and I'd say maybe a little better than REI's and Bauer's. Don't think that I've ever been disappointed with anything that I've bought from them. Only knock against them would be that regular prices are on the high side, but they have good sales as things move off-season. I've never bought online, but B&M are very easy to deal with. Good place and good stuff in my experience.

EMS is a pretty safe bet. I'm a rock-climbing instructor and guide, and would feel comfortable with just about anything badged EMS. Strongly considering purchasing this jacket even though I don't really need one.

GOSHARKS said:BMRisko said:
Fine, since you think it is UGLY, show me a solid performing 800-fill jacket that is not ugly.

Mountain Hardwear's Phantom. Of course, that jacket is twice this price.

I would have to agree since I own one myself. However, the EMS jacket is nothing out of the ordinary as far as looks go. I have definately seen down jackets that look worse. As far as I'm concerned, the EMS looks like your basic down jacket design, but with 800-fill.