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Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's
I have the Marmot Leadville and have been using that jacket for...
By jsung
Ranked #27 - Men's Softshell Jackets
October 15, 2009
I have the Marmot Leadville and have been using that jacket for my fall/winter runs. It breathes okay, is a bit hot in anything above 40 but is not very water resistant. I was thinking of using the MHW Alchemy to replace the Leadville but am worried that it's "too much" of a jacket for that. Mind you I live in the Wash DC area, it gets cold but not sub-zero cold. I hear that the Alchemy is very water resistant, almost waterproof, one reason why I'm opting for it. But again, it feels heavy and my runs are usually 5 miles. Any thoughts ...
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By Jesse Lind
Ranked #269 - Men's Softshell Jackets
November 11, 2009
I live in Alaska and run in sub-zero conditions. I would never wear my Alchemy jacket on a run--I would sweat too much. And 5 miles is my average run length too. I'd much prefer a baselayer, thin midlayer and then some sort of ultralightweight wind shell.
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By Steve_P
Ranked #198 - Men's Softshell Jackets
October 27, 2009
I have both jackets and although I haven't done a side by side comparison, I leave one at work one at home, I would say they're going to be about the same as far as warmth and water resistance.
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By Jon Webb
Ranked #1 - Men's Softshell Jackets
October 19, 2009
jsung. Depending on how you layer for your runs the Alchemy and the Leadville might be a little heavy. The Alchemy, like the Leadville, is made utilizing Gore Windstopper fabric and is extremely weather resistant. However, the seams on the Alchemy (not sure about the Leadville) are not taped so the jacket is not waterproof. If I were looking for a more running oriented jacket for the DC area with weather protection provided by Windstopper... I would look no further than the Mountain Hardwear Transition Jacket. It is lighter weight but perfect for high output activities like running. Check out the reviews. I live in Colorado and use the jacket here year round for running, nordic skiing, and on windy climbing days! Hope this info helps!
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Gore-Tex Windstopper Softshell and Alchemy Stretch Softshell (91%) nylon and 9% Lycra; [Lining]: Fleece
- Waterproof Rating:
- Water-resistant
- Breathable Rating:
- Not specified
- Center Back Length:
- 28.5in [M] (72.4cm)
- Core Venting:
- No, naturally breathable throughout
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand zip, 1 welded chest, 1 interior zip
- Seam Taped:
- No, welded seams
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- No
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- [Lrg] 1lb 6oz. (632g)
- Recommended Use:
- Ice / alpine climbing, backcountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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