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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's
Why do some Jackets have a breathability rating and a waterproof...
By Albert Burnham
Ranked #339 - Men's Technical Shells
November 4, 2008
Why do some Jackets have a breathability rating and a waterproof rating and some (this shell for instance) say only guarenteed? And what exactly do the numbers mean?
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By Jon Webb
Ranked #4 - Men's Technical Shells
November 7, 2008
The guarantee means that no water gets in and all the moisture gets out. The numbers are a rating of the rate of transpiration through the membrane.------------------------------Here is a little expansion of this answer... when it says "guaranteed" you will notice that it is probably made using a GORE or GORETEX laminate. These laminates are guaranteed to be waterproof and breathable BY GORE! Not the manufacturer. The other waterproof and breathability ratings are industry standard for any laminates or coatings that are not produced by Gore (alot of them!). Yes, Gore measures these things differently. This is why there is a difference in the description.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Gore-Tex Performance Shell
- Waterproof Rating:
- Guaranteed
- Breathable Rating:
- Guaranteed
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 inner zip
- Seam Taped:
- Welded seams with critical micro-taping
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes, stowable
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 1lb 3oz (539g)
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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