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Mountain Hardwear Bernina Jacket - Women's
How warm is this jacket?
By jessica
Ranked #856 - Women's Ski Jackets
November 19, 2009
How warm is this jacket?
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Bernina Jacket - Women's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Ian McCalder
Ranked #570 - Women's Ski Jackets
November 20, 2009
This question is more difficult to answer than you may think Jessica. Jackets don't come with temperature ratings, so we have to measure warmth somehow else. This jacket isn't "warm" in the sense that it has insulation. It's only a shell. However the shell is windproof, so it keeps you slightly warmer in that regard. The relative warmth of a jacket also depends on you, the wearer. Generally I'm a cold person, so these shell-type jackets typically do not offer enough heat retention to keep me warm. If we use a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is a cotton t-shirt and 10 is a down parka, I would rate this 2.5 plus/minus 0.5. It will also depend on what you're using it for. This jacket will keep you much warmer if you're generating heat, say by going ice climbing, than if you're standing around, say waiting for the bus.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Gore-Tex Pro Shell
- Waterproof Rating:
- Guaranteed waterproof
- Breathable Rating:
- Guaranteed breathable
- Fit:
- Athletic
- Core Venting:
- Yes, underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Front; 1 chest
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes, attached roll-away
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 1lb 2oz (510g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing, mountaineering, backpacking, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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