Mountain Hardwear Traverse Trifecta Ski Jacket - Men's - 2006 BCS

I have had so many comments on how sweet this jacket is, and I just have to tell them "I know." I go to school in the Upper Peninsula, and we get a lot of snow, with winds usually around 30mph and a windchill that can stretch for weeks at -20...the jacket performs. Hood is a little large, but would be perfect for a helmet.

The Traverse Trifecta is a great jacket. Water repellent and very breathable. The shell and the liner combined are a little heavy, though. I've been wearing just the shell for resort skiing. For backcountry overnights, I've been using a heavier weight Moonstone down jacket under it. I've been wearing the liner separately...it's warm and looks cool. I've found that when you do wear the liner with the shell, it just feels better if you don't actually zip the liner into the shell. Plus, that means you can take the shell off without taking the liner off. Note: This is a trimmer fit than other brands I've tried, namely Patagonia. If you wear a Patagonia medium, you might want to try a large in this jacket.

I like this jacket a lot, it's warm, comfortable and I really like the 'stout' color.

I don't like the liner much on its own. The material and sleeve cuffs are not attractive.

I haven't been out in the woods to really put the the jacket though the paces, but I'm very happy with it around town in mid-west winters.

Versatile jacket, very waterproof and warm. Looks very stylish. Fit is athletic. The collar comes up nice and high and the hood offers plenty of room and protection. Plenty of well placed pockets.

Great for on the hill or just wearing around town in the cold of winter. I love the multitude of pockets for carrying all my odds and ends. Take the lining out in when you just need a shell, or zip it in when the temperature drops. Sizing fits pretty standard to other Mountain Hardwear products, but it's a bit smaller than some other brands. If you want a good quality, functional jacket but don't want to pay the premium price for GoreTex, this is the product for you.

I used the Jacket for an overnight trip and after hiking all day never had to switch out of it at night. I didn't really sweat because the liner goes in and out in a snap and the vents on the shell are really good and sturdy.

The jacket is great for cold weather/rain/snow you name it and this can handle it. However I'm on my second jacket after sending back the first from a rip on the inner liner. Not to soon after my second jacket arrived the inner liner tore apart from the outer shell. I don't mind eventual wear and tear, but it shouldn't happen the very first day the jacket arrives!!! If it weren't for these minor things I would give the jacked a solid B/B+ rating. As with most jackets I fit into a medium and this fits like a glove. The only thing When I hit theres pow pow on the slopes It'll get up into the jacket. Either way Mountain Hardware will give you the ruggedness/attractive feel your looking for.
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This jacket is fantastic. It has tons of features, great waterproofing, and actually keeps me warm! The hood is nice and big which I love. The only negative is that the jacket is slightly heavier than I expected, but none-the-less a great jacket. I have loved every Mountain Hardwear product I have bought, and this one is no different.

I love the styling and functionality of this jacket. I looked at nearly every possible jacket, and this is the ONE. It's perfect.

Ordered the Traverse Trifecta in the summer and am starting to hit fall now, so I haven't fully tested it. Looking forward to giving it a shot in the winter here in the Keweenaw. It is super comfortable and looks great.