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Patagonia Stretch Ascent Jacket - Men's
How does this jacket compare with the Patagonia Shelter Stone...
By MK Ultra
Ranked #2103 - Men's Technical Shells
November 1, 2009
How does this jacket compare with the Patagonia Shelter Stone hard shell? I'm looking for a good hard shell to take up Rainier and Shasta.
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By Niall MacRae
Ranked #270 - Men's Technical Shells
February 19, 2011
The shelter stone is a 3-layer shell, Patagonia's burliest all-mountain jacket. The Stretch Ascent is a 2-layer (2.5 including the printed on .5 layer) minimalist climbing and alpinist jacket. The shelter stone has got more pockets, a zipper storm flap and more room for layers and is heavier at 22+ ounces. The Stretch ascent is slim fitting jacket with two external and one internal pocket, and not a whole lot else, coming in at 16 ounces. BOTTOM LINE: for packability and freedom of movement over light layers --Stretch Ascent. For a heavy duty jacket that will handle the worst weather and allow for heavier layers -- the Selter Stone is your jacket. Hope that helps.
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By Ty Nelson
Ranked #6 - Men's Technical Shells
November 2, 2009
both jackets would work great for the climbs up Rainier and Shasta. The Shelter Stone is a little burlier shell and would provide a little more protection when it's super wet and nasty out, and the Stretch Ascent is lighter weight, more packable, and has a little more stretch to accomodate movement. Both are completely waterproof and breathable.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 100% recycled 2.5-layer polyester
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- not specified
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- not specified
- Fit:
- slim
- Venting:
- pit-zips
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2 front, 1 internal
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Hood:
- yes, stowable
- Weight:
- 1 lb
- Recommended Use:
- alpine climbing, technical travel, cold and wet weather
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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