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Mountain Hardwear Xenon Jacket - Men's
Does the heavier fabric make it less breathable than lighter...
By Andrew
Ranked #2818 - Men's Technical Shells
November 12, 2008
Does the heavier fabric make it less breathable than lighter weight ripstop? I'm looking for a do-everything 4-season shell, and I'm looking at the Arc'teryx Alpha SL and the Mountain Hardwear Xenon. Which one is more breathable for high-output aerobic activities?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Albert Burnham
Ranked #339 - Men's Technical Shells
December 4, 2008
Not necessarily.. it really depends on the laminate that is used under the face fabric. However, in this case, the Alpha SL (12oz for the jacket) uses a much lighter face fabric which will be more breathable but much less durable than the Xenon Jacket ( 19oz for the jacket) Hope this helps!I went for several long hikes in very clammy wet conditions and never felt uncomfortable in this jacket. The pit zips are huge and when I got done there was a layer of salt on the back panel from where the condensated sweat had gone out but the salt couldn't pass through.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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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