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Cross glaciers and climb ice falls in the Mountain Hardwear Men's Beryllium Jacket.

The Mountain Hardwear Men's Beryllium Jacket provides you with the articulated cut, waterproof fabric, and wicking properties you need for a multi-pitch ice climb. Mountain Hardwear's extremely durable, lightweight FTX Lite face fabric combines with Gore-Tex Pro Shell for bombproof abrasion and weather resistance. The Micro-Grid Backer wicks moisture on that gnarly second pitch, and the micro chamois-lined collar eliminates chin irritation. When you reach a belay station, unzip the pit vents and let off some steam. The Beryllium Jacket's hand pockets stay accessible when you wear a harness, and an inner water bottle pocket keeps you hydrated on the ascent. The single-pull hood cord quickly seals out cold while your other hand stays on your ice tools.

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John

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I run to and from work everyday and I hated getting soaked everyday. This jacket is awesome it breathes well and keep the rain off of me. Worth the money. I will say that I originally ordered the XXL and it was ridiculously large. I am 6'1 250lbs and was worried that the XL wouldn't give me enough torso length and layering room but it fits perfectly.

Does this jacket have any pockets inside...

John

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Does this jacket have any pockets inside or are there just the four that are on the outside?

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John. This has two pockets on the inside. One for a water bottle or other bulky item and one for iPod or the like. All pockets are mesh or mesh backed as to not hinder breathability. Hope this helps!

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Stephen M. Bennett

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This jacket is impervious to the weather and lightweight to boot. I'm 6' 200lbs and I got the large; granted it was a couple years ago before the switch to Goretex Pro (mine is XCR). I have room for a couple layers underneath for warmth as well. It could have been perfect if the hood was a little better and if they had used a waterproof main zipper instead of the double flap. All in all though, it breathes great and has served me well.

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Mark

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I've used the Marmot Exum shell and this Beryllium and I'd choose the Exum in a heartbeat for a few reasons. The soft fabric around your chin when you zip up all the way is much softer and much more ample on the Marmot. Point #2: The hood IS helmet compatible but if you're not using a helmet it's near impossible to keep the hood up. The adjustments really didn't do the trick for me. Point #3: The zipper is not water proof or water resistant. It does have a dual layer flap that goes over the zipper to keep the water out but because the flaps are there, the zipper catches. EVERY TIME... for me at least.

Hope this helps, but I returned it and I'm going with Marmot.

I'm 6'1" and 160 lbs. I usually wear...

Luke

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I'm 6'1" and 160 lbs. I usually wear mediums, but i don't know how Mountain Hardwear fits. Should I go medium or large?

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Luke. I think you would be more comfortable in a large. I am 5'9" 150 and wear a medium. Hope this helps!

I'm 6'3" and about 200lbs and I'm debating...

Bryant

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I'm 6'3" and about 200lbs and I'm debating between the L and XL. I'll need layering for ice climbing or skiing, but I'd like to be able to use it as a rain coat without feeling swallowed. What might be the best fit?

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Bryant. You will probably be the most comfortable in an XL. A large will probably fit but when you start layering underneath it I think you'll find it a little tight... so, XL it is. Hope this helps!

How does this compare to the MH Escape...

D Strong

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How does this compare to the MH Escape jacket regarding warmth?

Josh Leslie

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They are both similar in the warmth aspect, but keep in mind they are both just outer shells and are only good by them selves to about 40 degrees. The Beryllium is just made out of a better and liter material for less weight, hints the extra 200$.

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The warmth of this jacket would be managed by the layers you put underneath it. As mentioned below, the Beryillium Jacket and the Escape Jacket are both shells made with fabrics from Gore. The Beryillium is made with a Gore Proshell fabric (extremely durable and light) and the Escape Jacket is made with Gore Performance Shell Fabric for more general use (Rain, Ski, Hike etc.) Hope this helps!

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iaincblackwood2259803

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Wore it last season in the French Alps. Packs small, keeps you dry, can wear the hood with a Helmet (Grivel), easy access to the pockets when wearing a harness or day sac, can vent off. The fit is also good as you can wear multi layers and it doesn't feel too tight. Great Jacket!!!

So I'm debating between the Typhoon Jacket...

Eric Schmidt

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So I'm debating between the Typhoon Jacket and the Beryllium Jacket. I'm looking for something I can use in the summertime for mountain bike riding and hiking. In the winter I am thinking I would definitely use the Beryllium Jacket for snowboarding/skiing. My real question is: is the Beryllium Jacket lightweight and breathable enough to use a rain shell in the summer with temperatures going into the 90s.

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See my answer on the Typhoon Jacket page! Cheers!

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Kelly Phillips

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I gave my MH Beryllium a good workout this week in Breckenridge and Beaver Creek. We expected warm spring skiing and got pounded with snow and wind. The jacket performed well and I had one of the best powder days of my life in it.

I like this jacked, but as a skier I think I would have been better with the MH Vertical. I missed having a powder skirt. I skied comfortably in the hood during the toughest conditions, however it’s not totally helmet compatible I couldn’t zip the jacket fully. Also, the top of the zipper did cause me some chin irritation. I think that jackets with an offset zipper are a better design.

My take, I really like the jacket a lot. I just don’t love it like I should for a $475 jacket.

Also, does anyone have the green flash...

Michael

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Also, does anyone have the green flash colour? I can't find it in stores around here and would be keen to see a photo of what it actually looks like on (as opposed to the stock photo). Thanks...

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I have an orange (Tiger - old model) one... any one else?

Bryce Dongog

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I have an orange one but my buddy has the flash green. Its kind of a yellowish neon green, a little more green than the picture at the top.

I'm thinking of getting this jacket and...

Michael

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I'm thinking of getting this jacket and was wondering in terms of a layering system, should this go on the outside or inside of a light/med weight down jacket? I figure that if I went for the MH Phantom, the jacket could fit inside, but if I went for a Feathered Friends Volant jacket then it'd go on top of the Beryllium. Correct?

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Depending on how you are using your jacket you could layer it either way. For example, if you were ice climbing and you had your down jacket in your pack (it would be to warm to climb) and were climbing with the shell... you could layer the down over the shell at belays. If you were backcountry skiing and skinning up a skin track and the down jacket was in your pack (to warm to skin) then at the top throw the down over your shell while you sipped your tea before dropping in. So, there are two examples of how to layer the down over the shell. If you were going to layer it under your shell... it better be really cold. Skiing on ski areas you might encounter conditions that would warrant this kind of use but again it would have to be really cold to layer it under your shell jacket. Hunting you might encounter this kind of cold as well. But, if you are active... layering it over your shell during breaks will probably be how you use it the most. And both the Volant and/or the Phantom would work in this way. Hope this helps!

How does the beryllium compare to the Terra...

rxp2896274

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How does the beryllium compare to the Terra Shell? Is one gonna be more durable than the other? i know that the Terra Shell is light but is it tuff too?

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This one does have the pro shell goretex so its 100 pct wind and water proof -----------------------The Beryllium Jacket is made utilizing Pro Shell from GoreTex. Extremely durable and waterproof and breatheable. The Terra Shell is made using Conduit and is welded together. It is also completely waterproof and breathable. Both are phenomenal shells and both are waterproof and breathable. In my opinion the Beryllium will be more durable than the Terra Shell. The Terra Shell will be more breathable. I have been abusing a Terra Shell for an entire season and have not experienced any durability issues. Don't know how you are going to use your shell... but, I would say it is tough enough.

I'm 6'4" but only 160lbs. Tall and skinny....

Slaton

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I'm 6'4" but only 160lbs. Tall and skinny. Will this jacket work in the Large? I'm always afraid of XL's because they are usually way to wide on me. Any suggestions?

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If you have long legs and a shorter torso then this jacket in a large could work fine. You might have an issue with the arm length but I am guessing that this is not the first time you have run into this conundrum eh? I imagine the XL would indeed be to wide. Good luck!

Write your question here... how does this...

jon2858851

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Write your question here... how does this compare to the marmot alpinist i just bought from you for mountaineering?

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They are similar jackets. Both are Gore Proshell. The Alpinist weighs 1.46lbs and the Beryllium weighs 1.2lbs.. The Alpinist has a removable powder skirt. The Beryllium does not. The Beryllium utilizes the 8mm "tiny tape" throughout the jacket. I am not sure if the Alpinist does or not. The Beryllium is made in China. The Alpinist is made, according to another answer, in Vietnam. Both jackets will undoubtedly get the job done while mountaineering. Hope this info helps!

How does the Beryllium differ from the...

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How does the Beryllium differ from the Argon?

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The beryllium has a double flap front zip closure, whereas the argon has a watertight front zip. Both jackets are taped, have an FTX proshell body, and use proshell gore-tex laminate. The argon is a bit slimmer-fitting, I believe. And they are about the same weight (1 oz. difference), same length...very similar overall. ----------------------------------------All that is correct. The fit is the biggest difference-Argon slimmer, Beryllium more general. I would also add that the Beryllium has one more pocket on the chest than the Argon. Both jackets utilize the 'tiny tape' from Gore which is 8mm and I would put these jackets up against any Proshell on the market! They are gorgeous. Cheers!

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stp2634117

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My Beryllium was a very good investment. I'm 5'9" and 42" chest so went with the large. It fits great, no moisture and because the wind can't cut it i need only one light fleece to stay warm. Lots of movement in arms for reaching. Lots of room in the hood for a helmet and tucks away nice to keep wind off my neck. Super light, like Kevlar in many ways. I love it! Bombproof!

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