Mountain Hardwear Typhoon Jacket - Men's - 2010 BCS

It compares very well to the TNF Blue ridge

two press studs by top and one at bottom rest are velcro

Like Andrew says, wash it and use some Nikwax. The Arcteryx pull-over is a great piece of gear that should still have years of service left in it if you do that. If you're still in the market for a new jacket though, add the RAB Latok Alpine with eVent to your list of considerations.

On your Arc'teryx jacket, it sounds like the DWR has simply worn off. As long as water isn't penetrating all the way through the fabric to the inside, then you simply need to rejuvenate the DWR with Nikwax or Granger's. On the other two jackets you mentioned, the Typhoon does indeed use Gore-Tex Paclite while the Rain Shadow uses the proprietary H2No. Just because something isn't Gore-Tex doesn't mean it won't perform as advertised. Patagonia is one of the biggest names in the industry and they wouldn't be using the H2No if it didn't work. One of the biggest issues with Gore-Tex is its breathability. I own a Gore-Tex Paclite jacket that can withstand torrential downpours, but can also get very clammy during warm rainy days or a rainy run. There are newer fabrics on the market that tout the same waterproofing as Gore-Tex with much greater breathability (although at a much higher premium than the two jackets at which you are looking). I don't have any first hand experience with Patagonia's H2No, but I wouldn't hesitate to trust it in a heavy rain storm. I think either of these jackets would be a great choice, but don't buy into the Gore-Tex hype that it is your only option if you want to stay dry. If you haven't already, and if possible, go try them both on and that should make the decision for you.

It doesn't have dual zips.

This will be a lot better, as it has both a higher waterproof and breathability rating. It has a 28K Waterproof rating, and about a 20K Breathability rating. You can find this at http://www.sierratradingpost.com/lp2/waterproof-guide/

jackalopes. This jacket is made utilizing the Gore Paclite laminate which is more breathable than the membrane used in the Epic Jacket. The membrane on the Epic gets a 10K breathability rating which is fairly standard for jackets around $100 bucks. The Typhoon gets a breathability rating around 35K which ends up being one of the more breathable membranes offered by Gore. I hope this info helps!

Some Gore Tex Pro Shell jackets are both extremely waterproof and breathable, as well as being durable.

rich. If I were you I would look for any shell jacket that has a 70 Denier shell fabric. You'd be hard pressed to find a higher denier in any jacket that is durable and breathable. For the most part, what ever the laminate is inside does not affect the durability of the jacket. Can you use the Paclite laminate with a 70 Denier fabric? Yes. Is that the weight that most companies choose to use? No. So, look for anything with a higher denier in the shell fabric (40 D and above in paclite, proshell, conduit, whatever) and you will be getting a a very durable shell. "thebunny" is correct in that you could sacrifice breathability when choosing durability but a jacket that holds together under harsh conditions is better than a jacket with holes in it! There are a few 70 D Gore Proshell jackets on the market these days and these jackets would be as close as you can come to getting the best of both durability and breathability but it will cost you! Also, a woven face fabric will typically hold up better than a rip-stop. I hope this info helps!

With durability you lose some of the lightweight bonuses, such as breathability, but if you want one that is more of a fall/winter jacket, check out the ECWCS gear the military has to offer. I have all the layers and use them for my job which puts me outdoors for 12+ hours a day no matter the weather, the system works great, but as the name implies it is a system for colder climes. I've had the shell and its stood up to everything for over a year with no visible wear other than the end of the sleeves where i put my hand to close to an open flame.

Check out The North Face Blue Ridge Paclite which also has core vents, which would enhance breathablity. Also, the articulated sleeves on this jacket would not make significant differences, if any as they are both extremely light. Some Arc'teryx jackets are also very good choices.

The Typhoon would definitely fit the bill. There are others in this same category, both gore-tex and proprietary fabrics. In the Gore-Tex Paclite category, check out Marmot's Minimalist jacket, The North Face Meru Paclite jacket, Outdoor Research Foray jacket. In the non gore-tex category, check out Marmot's Aegis jacket, very breathable, made with Marmot's membrain fabric. Also, Mountain Hardwear's Cohesion Jacket, Sierra Designs Isotope jacket. Also, an all-time favorite is Marmot's Precip jacket, very economical with pretty good breathability. Hope this helps!

Yes, this is intended as a rain jacket and is definitely a good summer piece.

Nope, no powder skirt (just dual hem drawcords).

Hey Barrett,

I am 5'11 and 165 pounds. So, we're pretty close in size. I wear a medium and have a pretty good amount of room for layering. The length is perfect (a tiny bit extra when you don't layer at all). Definitely perfect if you're just throwing a fleece underneath.

This is a pretty late reply though.

Barrett. I would consider a large if you are layering underneath. I think you are probably right on the verge of a medium and a large. Hope this info helps!

It's on sale right now. Are you accessing it through the sale pages?

check out the Mountain Hardware Epic Jacket.

just got it 3 days ago in time for the major Cali storm... lots and lots of rain.

unlike goretex which requires a special "washing" (when you need to wash your funk out) with a special detergent and "follow up spray", the Epic is a WATERPROOF shell...no if's and's or but's. None of this "breathable" crap where you have to tend to the jacket to keep its waterproofness while maintaining a comfortable breathable nature.

the Epic shell is extremely lightweight, due to it being a single layer of material *backed* by a waterproof plastic/rubber/nylon coating. It is able to compress into a small sandwich ziplock bag (maybe even smaller) to help with packing on trips. This coating on the inside ensures that there isn't a chance of water getting in... maybe if you ripped the jacket. The seams are taped and there are pit-zips to help with venting. The burnt orange colourway is awesome on the Epic... with a "ripstop" style crosshatches and a dark satin orange finish, the Epic was perfect for me. Check it out!

In my opinion, there is no *waterproof&breathable* with the chance of water getting in. Pit zips do so much more in terms of vapor transport than a "breathable waterproof" material... unless you want to pay 3-6 times the price of a VERY good, simple shell.

Just got mine today, and yup, it's very lightweight, though there are other items out there where you could save 3-5 ounces. Pure shell this item.

Absolutely. I would highly recommend this jacket for any sort of weather protection.

Harry Caray. So, the Typhoon Jacket here is a 2.5 layer shell that is designed with high breath-ability (Gore Paclite) and with multi-purpose/ multi-use applications in mind. Whether you are using it as a rain shell on its own, the outer layer of a winter layering system at your local ski resort, or as a wind shell on a fall evening... the Typhoon Jacket will handle it all. Now, when you say "heavier" to you mean warmer? If so, you might want to look at something that has a bit of Insulation like our new Gravitor Jacket. It is waterproof, windproof, lightly insulated with our synthetic insulation called Thermic Micro, and would work the same way as the Typhoon just with a little insulation. The Exposure II Jacket is a great all-around mountain parka with a little heavier shell fabric and would fit your need perfectly if you added an insulative layer... much like the Typhoon. I hope this info helps!

A large should work fine with a fleece underneath.

Yes, Paclite is a lightweight Gore-Tex product.

I am 6'3", 180 lb (skinny) and I opted for the medium. It fits great, except it could be an inch longer to better fit the MH primaloft layer underneath. The L is too baggy for my taste. Fits like a bag.

For a few medium to light layers underneath, go M. To pack lots of thick fleece and sweater material, go L.

I agree with Mike. Medium would no doubt fit your husband well. Cheers!

Ivan. Depending on your overall size and weight and what you wear underneath a small should fit you just fine. I think if you went with an XS it would be to small. I hope this info helps!

min100278561. The Typhoon Jacket does not have a two-sided front zip. It only has a one-sided zip. I hope this info helps. Check out the Amalgam Jacket from Mountain Hardwear's alpine collection to find a shell that utilizes 70D shell fabric (burly), the Paclite laminate from Gore, and a two-way main zip! Hope this info helps!

jopatco. The hood on this Typhoon Jacket is a little smaller than the hood on the Beryllium Jacket. Therefore, I think it will fit just fine and will seal fairly tight around a normal sized head. Hope this helps!

I just make sure to cinch down the rear adjustment on helmet compatible hoods to get a snug fit without a helmet.

Jules. Gore Paclite is composed of a version of Gore's PTFE and has one of the highest breathability ratings in a Gore Laminate. This Paclite is laminated to a 100% nylon ripstop. 40 denier, high filament count bright yarn in this particular jacket, has a DWR finish and weighs 2.65 oz/yd2. The fabric is engineered specifically to be light and packable, GORE-TEX® PACLITE® garments typically weigh 15% less than similar 3 layer GORE-TEX® garments. The fabric in total weighs 2.9 oz./sq. yd. and provides 28,000mm in waterproof performance and 27,000g./m in breathability or MVTR.

Marmot’s own lightweight MemBrain® Strata waterproof / breathable technology is A PU based lamination technology that rates 20,000mm in waterproof performance and 20,000 gr in breathability. This proprietary 2.5 layer fabric uses micro non-organic particles on the inside of the lamination to increase durability and provide a dry touch instead of that clammy feeling you get from non-dry touch products. Membrain Strata is very similar to Mountain Hardwear's Conduit DT or Conduit 'Dry Touch' fabric found in our Cohesion Jacket.

So, in basic conclusion, Paclite is a PTFE laminate and Membrain Strata is a PU based laminate. Both very good... both very different and both will keep you dry and warm.

If you wear a large from Marmot there is a really good chance you would be a large in Mountain Hardwear as well.

Hope all this info helps!

On the MH website, it says the back length is 30". I dunno if that's on a large or not. I have the medium and I'm 6 foot 190ish lbs and it comes down to about ~1.5 inches above the bottom of my butt. Not quite as long as the Cohesion in large (similar dimensions), but close if that gives you any kind of reference point.