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MontBell Ultralight Wind Jacket - Men's

MontBell Ultralight Wind Jacket - Men's

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MontBell Ultralight Wind Jacket - Men's

The MontBell Men's Ultralight Wind Jacket is so light and compressible, you could stuff it in your ear. While we'd never recommend such an unorthodox carrying method, it's a good place to start looking should you ever misplace it. The fact is, the silky 15-denier, water-resistant Ultralight Wind Jacket will fit in any pocket and weighs a scant 2.6 ounces, so when the breeze picks up or the mist turns to drizzle, the only problem you'll face is remembering you brought it along. A small pocket on the sleeve stashes your house key on blustery trail runs.

Bottom Line: Breeze, schmeeze—the Ultralight Wind Jacket is always close at hand.

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help me decide vest or shirt?using it mainly for scrambles?

help me decide vest or shirt?using it mainly for scrambles?

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August 20, 2009

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This is a 2.6 oz jacket (weight of 2 carabiners)
So there is no weight advantage to getting a vest of this type.

Its so breathable that the advantages of a vest don't really come into play.

As long as your scrambles are of the not super abrasive variety this ought to work.

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August 20, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Pricey, but very useful

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October 20, 2009

When they say this jacket is ultralight, they are not kidding. I can ball it up into my fist and make it disappear. It comes with a tiny stuff sack which is very handy. When I am wearing the jacket, I store the stuff sack inside the little arm pocket of the jacket.

The jacket feels like it is made of tissue. But after wearing it for a bit, you soon realize that it is durable stuff. The jacket is well made. Be warned: this sizes run small. I was supposed to fit into the Medium, but went with the Large... and it was even a tight fit (but good).

I used it on a bike trip and it was excellent as a windbreak. I now take it on every trip into the mountains if I ever need that wind layer. Turns out that everyone I go with also has this jacket.

It repels light rain too.

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can anyone describe what the material on the inside and out is

can anyone describe what the material on the inside and out is like

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May 25, 2009

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There is no inside and out... it is a single layer of ultrathin ripstop nylon. The jacket is thin! It flaps in the wind like tissue paper. It does however, work very well as a windbreaker.

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October 20, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

It does what it's Supposed to

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August 19, 2008

Well made wind jacket with full zip for 2.6oz. It works & makes a good addition to a UL layering clothing system.

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What's the fit like? I'm tall, kind of thin, and worried

What's the fit like? I'm tall, kind of thin, and worried that it will either be too short or too big and billowy.

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October 22, 2008

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MontBell clothing fits a little small. I'd suggest going up one size just to be sure.At LEAST one size! Their sizing chart is cuckoo! I'm a skinny 6'3", and the large fits me like a body condom. In most outerwear I look for a "medium tall", but in this I need an extra large.

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March 11, 2009

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Rating for this product: 3

Cuffless Shift Welder

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October 9, 2009

I bought the Backcountry shift welder and used it for the first time three weeks ago in Alaska. I hadn't really even looked at it carefully after getting it. It rained like crazy in Alaska and everything about the jacket performed well except the cuffs. There were no closures of any sort on the cuffs. Also, there is a weird black patch on the cuff. I don't know what it is supposed to do or why it's there. I also bought my daughter a women's stoic jacket and it has velcro cuff closures. How can you make a shell with no cuff closures on the shift welder? Further, the black patches soaked up water, which lead to the sleeve getting wet on the inside. In fact, because the wind blew rain sideways up the sleeves, my arms were wet to my elbows. I'd love for you to add velcro closures and get rid of the black patch, which doesn't seem to serve any useful purpose. Could you explain?

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I love the silky soft shell of the 15 denier Superlight fabric

I love the silky soft shell of the 15 denier Superlight fabric used on the Phantom, but don't care for the lining material. Does MH make a jacket that uses the same 15 denier Superlight for the shell AND the lining? Thanks!

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September 26, 2008

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If they do, it isn't for sale on BC. My guess is no though, because they make their ultralight windshirts out of their Transition fabric, which is a more softshell styled material.

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October 24, 2008

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Rating for this product: 4

Great jacket - sizing is small

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March 13, 2009

I got this jacket about 3 weeks ago and haven't had time to test it on any real hard hikes or runs, so I can't give it five stars yet, but it is very comfortable, surprisingly warm, weighs 3.2 oz (med) and has blocked a lot of wind and some light rain on my 15 minute bike commute.

I am 5'6" and 130 lbs and usually I wear small jackets, therefore I originally ordered this jacket in small and could barely get my arms inside, it was so tight in the shoulders. I now have the medium and it fits snuggly over a capilene shirt. It was very tight when I tried it on over a 200 wt fleece. I am happy with the fit since I was really looking for a windshell for windy spring days and summer mornings.

I recommend this jacket, especially if you are interested in low weight and some waterproofing, but go up at least one size (two if you are looking for an outerlayer).

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how water proof is this jacket

how water proof is this jacket

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September 23, 2008

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It's DWR (Durable Water Repellent)coated, not "waterproof". DWR fabrics are good for slightly wet weather -nothing too severe.

By: Backcountry.com Employee
September 23, 2008

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Tech Specs:

Material:
15D DWR-treated Ballistic Airlight ripstop nylon 
Core Venting:
No 
Pockets:
1 Sleeve 
Hood:
No 
Weight:
[Size M] 2.6oz (81g) 
Recommended Use:
Trail running, hiking, cycling 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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