Mountain Hardwear Zonal Insulated Jacket - Men's

Great jacket, super warm, lightweight, and comfortable. The Techostretch panels are a neat addition that promotes movement better than most jackets.

One thing to note is Mountain Hardwear changed the sizing quite a bit between this jacket and the new jacket. I'm 6'1"/185lbs and a size large in the 2010 jacket was a perfect fit. This season's jacket is MUCH smaller. A lot shorter in the torso and the arms. I'd say the L from the 2010 season is similar to an XL for the 2011 season.

This jacket is freaking sweet. It looks amazing, has really warm thermic micro insulation, and for once doesn't have the ridiculously short MHW fit. It's a close fit but falls down to mid-hip, about two or three inches lower than usual MHW jackets. It has stretchy fleece panels on the sides and a kind of strange fleece panel on the bottom of the back which encourages movement but also means that the jacket is not as warm as it's counterpart, the compressor. I don't know exactly how much insulation is in the jacket, but it's quite warm. I enjoy the baffled look, and the green is far darker in reality than in the picture. I don't really know what the purpose of this jacket is, but if you want a layer to replace a 300 or warmer weight fleece, this could be your item. It's a cool piece of clothing, but four stars because it's a hybrid that doesn't really have a direct purpose.

lightweight and sharp. A large fit perfectly for me - 6'0 175 with broad shoulders and a killer smile.

True to fit...but with that being said, the longer sleeves are on point for climbers. had the zonal for a few days now and have put it through some testing conditions...highly recommend. Draw string along bottom of jacket was the selling point vs the patagonia nano puff and DEFINITELY makes a difference. if youre looking for warmth, dexterity, and universal wear"ability"...buy it, be warm.

Love this jacket. The athletic fit is perfect for layering and also makes you look great when wearing alone. 3oz heavier than the Patagonia Nano Puff, but a much better fit (also the newer Zonal is lighter @ 12oz). The insulation is incredibly warm and the stretch panels on the side make range of motion fantastic. Length is perfect so that it stays out of your harness, but still long enough that you don't look like a dork wearing it with jeans.

I have used this jacket under a hard shell for skiing in big storms, as an outer layer while belaying, and just to walk around town in. It is always in my ski touring pack to throw on during chilly stops or to bundle up on high wind ridges.

The "Jungle" color is actually a darker bright green than what the image on backcountry.com shows. It is very vibrant and looks great. I can honestly say that I don't think I have ever worn this jacket out around town without getting at least one compliment on it. Between the color and the fit, it is very striking.

I'm 5'11" with broad shoulders and fluctuate between 165 lbs (summer) and 185 lbs (winter), and I wear a Large.

OK here is my take on this Jacket. Pros looks great XL fits a 5'10 guy with wide shoulders. Layers very easy under a shell and can still fit a mid weight fleece under it. Very light and feels nice well made zippers.

Cons: Feels like you left the pit zips open on your jacket all the time. Wore it with a heavy sweat shirt and was cold at 28 degrees while walking. I think a heavy down vest would be warmer and possible as stylish. They should have used a soft shell type material instead of fleece on the sides or just used pit zips. 50/50 I will keep it. Oh and the fleece attracts dog hair so if you own a lab beware. Under a shell it seemed warmer but was still cold at 25 degrees. I was looking for something to ski in and stand up to at least 20 degrees which is normal ski conditions here in the North East.

Bought this as a backup to my Mountain Hardwear Compressor jacket. It is now my new favorite. The flexible sides allow heat to escape during aerobic activity and the longer tail is great for extra coverage. I would highly recommend this jacket.

not bulky, the zonal gives the movement you need without the bulk of some insulated jackets.