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Mountain Hardwear Vinson Jacket - Men's
Alright, go to school in Kingston Ontario and I do most of my...
By tom3048917
Ranked #1359 - Men's Ski Jackets
August 21, 2009
Alright, go to school in Kingston Ontario and I do most of my skiing on the west coast in generally warmer than -15 celsius (5F). I'm looking for a jacket that can function well on most resort days out west while also working with a little bit of layering in the variable Kingston winters of -25 to -30 at the coldest with lots of freezing rain and other garbage thrown in. Is this softshell going to work for both or, should I go with a proper totally waterproof jacket? I'm currently rocking an old Columbia 3 in 1 which is too big and losing it's waterproofness and looks awful. Thanks!
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By Jon Webb
Ranked #5 - Men's Ski Jackets
August 27, 2009
This jacket is warm, has a tough DWR, and is water resistant. But, if you are talking freezing rain and warmer temps... you might be a bit happier with a waterproof jacket/Insulating layer combo rather than this water resistant softshell. Check out the Mountain Hardwear Compressor Jacket in combo with either a Gore or Conduit Shell Jacket. The 2 layer GoreTex Escape Jacket from Hardwear could be a great choice as it could double as a rain shell in the summer. Hope this info helps!
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 58% Nylon, 31% polyester, 11% elastane 4-way stretch, DWR finish
- Insulation:
- PrimaLoft One
- Waterproof Rating:
- DWR finish
- Breathable Rating:
- Not specified
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Fleece-lined hand, 1 zip sleeve, 1 chest, 1 interior mesh goggle, 1 interior water bottle, 1 drop-down pass holder on hem
- Seam Taped:
- No
- Powder Skirt:
- Yes, removable
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 2lb 14oz (1304g)
- Recommended Use:
- Skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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