Mountain Hardwear Obsidian Jacket - Men's - 2010 BCS

ada. The Corerra Jacket is made utilizing a woven stretch face fabric that is a bit thicker and not quite as breathable but much more durable. Overall, it will weigh a little more and be a heavier feeling jacket due to the difference in the face fabric. One major benefit is that the Corerra Jacket stretches due to the difference in fabric and the Obsidian does not... so it really is a choice between stretch or breathability/weight. Hope this helps!

James. The breathability rating on this fabric is correct... 35,000 with a waterproof rating of 20,000. I think that it is incorrect to assume that eVent and Gore Pro Shell hit only 22K and 25K respectively due to that fact that not all face fabrics (outer shell) and backers (inner layer to a three layer shell) are the same. With variation in face fabrics and backers the breathability number changes quite a bit fabric to fabric and jacket to jacket. Again, there are no absolutes when it comes to breathability numbers due to variation in fabrics. What is absolutely true is that the fabric used in the Obsidian Jacket gets ridiculous breathability numbers. This is partially due to the fact that it's a two layer fabric instead of a 3 layer fabric (less fabric layers=more breathable) and partially due to the fact that it's built with a extremely breathable shell fabric. Anyway, I hope this info helps and brings a little clarity. Cheers!

cfa. The Obsidian is a much lighter weight and softer overall jacket than the Exposure II and a tad bit shorter. As far as the fit is concerned I would say the Obsidian has a 'general' fit but it does seem to fit a little more snug than the Exposure. With that said, you might want to stick with an XXL. Hope this info helps!

This and the snowshot are very different jackets. I've just gotten to try it in a store and it is a midweight shell that seems like it would be put to best use rock climbing or mountaineering. The snowshot is a quite heavy ski jacket that weighs a pound more than this and has a powder skirt. The shell fabric is 150 denier meaning it's almost 4X as durable as this jacket. It's all about what you need the jacket for.

Brady. Thanks for your questions. So, the fabric on the Obsidian Jacket is far from "crinkly." The 40D Rebar Ripstop is coupled with our Conduit waterproof/breathable laminate for wind and waterproof-ness. This laminate is applied in what is called a "soft lamination process" to the back of the ripstop which makes for an unbelievably soft and non-crinkly jacket. Also, depending on what and how you laminate fabrics together dictates it's overall crinkly-ness not necessarily whether it is Poly or Nylon. It is true though that Poly Shells typically have a softer hand overall. I hope this info helps!

Brady. I would consider getting a large. XL will be too big! Cheers.

Yes, it is a helmet compatible hood with visor.

joh. This jacket DOES NOT have the same outer shell as the G50. The G50 utilizes a Conduit Softshell fabric which is backed with a light fleece. The Obsidian Jacket utilizes a 40D Ripstop Nylon with a hung lining on the inside of the jacket. It is much lighter weight and feels quite a bit different. The 40 D Ripstop on the Obsidian is one of our most breathable fabrics! I hope this info helps!

conhawa. This is a 40D Ripstop and one of the most breathable shell fabrics we produce. Cheers!

schek. I have worn this jacket with gloves under the cuffs without a problem. So, depending on the glove, of course, you should not have any issues tucking the gloves inside the cuffs. I hope this info helps!

Rbisson. It is not unfortunately but you should have no problem layering your Windstopper Tech underneath this jacket. Cheers!

No it doesn't. It has just the dual hem drawcords.

Mattyshred. Confirmed. It is a 2-Layer Conduit Jacket utilizing a soft lamination process (soft not crinkly) and a super durable 100 wash DWR (most are 40 washes). Check out the breath-ability rating on this thing as well! 35K which is really high!! I hope this answers your questions... thanks!

Mattyshred, i believe this is the 2 layer conduit