Mountain Hardwear Beryllium Jacket - Men's

Have since added ice climbing and a 6 day Wapta Icefield traverse to this jacket's resume, and can now speak to how it performs during its intended usage: Exceptional! My early durability concerns have proven unfounded, as I have beat this thing senseless this winter, crashing into trees, catching it on crampon spikes (although not razor sharp ones), stuffing it into packs beside gouged shovel blades - it holds up. It is now a filthy brown rather than the bright orange at time of purchase (stains easily), but keeps me just as dry as ever. It dries out very quickly from body heat or when hanging in the hut/tent. The hood is beautiful - the one draw string system works fabulously, the brim stiffener actually keeps water away from your face while maintaining good visibility, and it rolls away snugly. The pockets are great, and the Micro-Grid liner is comfortable. As stated in my previous review, the only complaint is that the "roomy all-mountain cut" is not quite as roomy as expected. A fantastic piece of gear.

This jacket is billed as a VERY expensive Ice Climbing or Alpine Climbing jacket. Thats why I bought it. I haven't found a jacket that was well built and performed well. My search continues. I think I'm heading to Arc'teryx next. I bought this jacket after viewing the Mountain Hardwear website and seeing the pics of people climbing in it. They must have only used it once. I could rave about the jackets comfort or how it kept me dry and warm in the teens when I started my route or how much I love the bill on the hood, pockets, etc. The problem is that this jacket just isn't durable enough. I wore it one time and the front tore from being rubbed on a rock. This happens when you climb mixed. It's gotta be more durable. When I contacted customer noservice to see about having the jacket repaired it was like I was being handled by a robot. Because of my treatment I refuse to even buy MH products from an REI scratch and dent sale.

I bought this coat being unable to find one in a retail store to try it on for fit first. After trying on similar style Arc'Teryx coats, I decided small was the size for me - but the Beryllium is cut noticeably smaller than the A'T small, especially in the sleeves. Kept the small, but could've done with a medium. This coat has a beautifully designed hood, has kept me dry and snow free in over 25 days at Whistler this winter, as well as walking the dog for hours in heavy downpour in Squamish, and sweaty, heavy touring days. The only thing I would say is if you're primarily buying this shell for resort skiing, you might want a heavier one. Gets quite chilly in wind or on the chairlift, and small cut does not allow me to wear a down layer underneat.

Best shell jacket I ever purchased. Performed excellent on a winter MT. Washington climb.

The Beryillium is intended to be more of a climbing jacket, but I love it for backcountry skiing as it has perfect pockets, a nice set of features (without having too many) and the material is excellent. It has a nice loose fit which works well for hiking and helps make it breathable. I was skeptical at first about the lightweight fabric (Pro Shell), but am now sold on it - it breathes well and is durable. The hood is also very well designed and can be used with a helmet or folded back for use with a regular hat.

Gore-Tex Pro Shell is the bomb! I bought this for adventure racing. After comparing all of the features it came down to this or the Arc'teryx. I haven't tried the other one but I see no need. Exceptionally packable, breathes well, fits right, lot's of pockets, pit zips and don't forget WATERPROOF!

This hardshell by Mountain Hardwear actually delivers. I've worn it on two different occasions in both cold and moist environments where staying dry and pushing hard were equally important. I wore it with only a base layer while hiking through Dolly Sods with six inches of snow on the ground and it breathed well without even opening the pitzips. The articulated sleeves kept the jacket from riding up, even while reaching overhead. It can cinch at the bottom of the hem or higher up to keep out cold air while working with a harness. The hood can be cinched tightly with one hand and stays put well. My body heat dries the surface completely in 15 minutes, so I wear it straight into the tent to enjoy being absolutely dry when it counts. Oh yeah, pockets everywhere.

I orderes the jacket for my sisters husband and the jacket has just a great quality. It is his second jacket from this brand and it was such a good deal. The jacket is light and has a great color.

I returned it for something more useful for me. This jacket is very light and thin. It's like gore-tex pac-lite but with XCR. The zipper pockets are nice, and so is the hood. I don't see how this jacket can be for snow sports because it's so thin. I am not sure if it is abrasive material too. If you plan on using this for ice climbing, it's a great jacket. It's a very well made jacket.

This is a great jacket. Still relatively light, but loaded with features. I like all the pockets. I also have not been in the mountains yet with this jacket but its a good cut and a good fit.

I've haven't worn the jacket where it can show its meddle, but it fits excellently and seems very well made.