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Mountain Hardwear Cohesion Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Cohesion Jacket - Men's

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$174.95
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Mountain Hardwear Cohesion Jacket - Men's

The Mountain Hardwear Men’s Cohesion Jacket falls in under the one-pound mark and provides the weather protection you need for alpine assaults. The Ark 40D fabric includes stretch panels for increased freedom of movement on technical climbs or when you’re throwing tricks off a backcountry cornice. Mountain Hardwear also added a few nice details like a stiff, laminated brim to the hood which keeps water from running down your face as you hike those last few miles in the pouring rain.

Bottom Line: Everything you need in a hardshell.

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Rating for this product: 4

Nice shell

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September 4, 2009

Great jecket so far-have worn in in light rain and it performed well, but have not really tested it in harsh conditions, yet. Be warned that the cut is very trim-I normally wear a large, but returned it for an XL so that I have room to layer a fleece under it. I think it needs to perform well in 3 seasons to be worth the price.

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How many layers does this jacket have: 2, 2.5, 3? Thanks.

How many layers does this jacket have: 2, 2.5, 3? Thanks.

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October 4, 2009

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Victor. This jacket is made utilizing out Conduit DT Fabric. Technically it could be considered a 2.5 layer (shell, laminate, and DT treatment = 2.5 layer) jacket but most would call it a two layer (shell, laminate = 2 layer)... Hope this helps.

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October 6, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Very portable breathable shell

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April 28, 2009

This jacket is a great portable shell that takes up no space in your backpack but pops out and handles even the worse downpour. Pretty nice that the hood rolls up and the zippers seem quality despite their light weight. I have to disagree with Jon Webb on this one that it isn't clammy on ones skin, though. I don't know that clammy is the right word, but it feels like wax paper or plastic on your skin, not-necessarily wet though like clammy would suggest. Regardless, it's the perfect shell to take on backpacking trips where durability isn't a huge concern. I would be afraid to take it on a climb or through thick brush.

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Would this work as a rain jacket while canoe tripping in the

Would this work as a rain jacket while canoe tripping in the BWCA? And also would it work well an outer layer with a fleece underneath it?
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April 1, 2009

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Absolutely. This is a totally waterproof rain jacket that utilizes Conduit DT (Dry Touch) throughout the jacket. The "Dry Touch" element of the membrane helps to keep that clammy feeling away from your skin in really wet and humid environs. If you layered under this shell with a fleece or down piece you would have a jacket that would work in cold weather too! Hope this helps.

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April 1, 2009

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BD Cohesion on my Rainier Trip

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July 22, 2009

I got the BD Cohesion for my Mt Rainier Summit in July 2009. I have to say, it functioned perfectly. I don't agree with reports of it keeping moisture in. I mean, sure it does a little. But not nearly as bad as I thought. The key is - you have to wear a good wicking layer underneath. You can't just wear cotton and expect the Cohesion to vent.

I'm 5'6" - 135lbs - I got size small and I felt that it fits well. I can still wear it over my soft shell without a problem.

The zippers all functioned well, even under weather stress. The pockets are well placed so you can stow some minimal items. This thing is waterproof. Make no mistake about that. I also have the Cohesion pants and used these to glacade down 2000 feet of Rainier.

To see the Cohesion in action - check out the full Rainier Experience video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j99yIFgndc&fmt=18

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September 4, 2009

Thanks for the review and photo-it helped me decide to go with the Cohesion-I will test it in the backcountry this fall

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Rating for this product: 4

Verstile and reliable

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May 4, 2009

I love this jacket. Very light and packs into a small place, but with lots of guts and protects well from strong winds. It's always in my pack whether hiking, biking, snowshoing, or skiing, and it's my first choice on breezy days. Goes over a base and fleece layer. The cuffs are okay, but be careful with the velcro strap; kind of narrow and tore one off at the seam, I replaced it right away and am still happy to have it!

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Rating for this product: 4

Great!!

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April 10, 2009

the only problem was I found a typhoon jacket that was in my size for only 20 dollars more and had gore-tex paclite. While i had the jacket i loved the taped waterproof zippers. The only thing that threw me off was the pit zips, they were rigid for a while and started to loosen up

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] Ark 40D; [Panels] Ark Stretch 
Waterproof Rating:
Not specified 
Breathable Rating:
Not specified 
Core Venting:
Underarm zips 
Pockets:
2 Front, 1 chest 
Seam Taped:
Yes 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
Yes 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Weight:
14oz (410g) 
Recommended Use:
Skiing, snowboarding, winter climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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