- Home
- Mountain Hardwear Beryllium Jacket - Men's
- Question and Answer
Gear Question
Mountain Hardwear Beryllium Jacket - Men's
What are the major differences between this and the Xenon sh...
By Albert Burnham
Ranked #339 - Men's Technical Shells
November 4, 2008
What are the major differences between this and the Xenon shell?
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Beryllium Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jon Webb
Ranked #4 - Men's Technical Shells
November 7, 2008
This is more durable. The Xenon uses Gore Paclite which is lighter than the FTX Pro Shell used in the Beryllium. Basically, they're both light weight high performance shells, but the Xenon is lighter and the Beryllium is tougher.--------------------------------Almost. Traditionally Paclite is coupled with lightweight shell fabrics and therefore is lighter. In the Xenon's case, Paclite is coupled with a completely 70 D shell that is as tough as shells come. Proshell is typically made with a 40 D shell... the Beryllium is a combo of 70 (shoulders) and 40 D (body) fabrics (70 D is burlier than 40 D). Both jackets are super tough and both jackets are waterproof and breathable. We just got there in two different ways. The Beryllium weighs 18oz. The Xenon weighs 19oz. ONE OUNCE heavier than the Beryllium... things to keep in mind!:)
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] FTX Lite Gore-Tex Pro Shell 3L
- Waterproof Rating:
- Guaranteed
- Breathable Rating:
- Not listed
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 inner zip, 1 inner water bottle
- Seam Taped:
- Yes
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes, stowaway
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 1lb 2oz (516g)
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, skiing
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.