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Mountain Hardwear Dragon Softshell Jacket - Men's
How waterproof and breathable is this jacket. I'm returning...
By Rocky Mountain Goat
Ranked #525 - Men's Softshell Jackets
December 4, 2008
How waterproof and breathable is this jacket. I'm returning my Arc'Teryx comp and need a different breathable, but highly water resistant or waterproof softshell.
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Whoowl
Ranked #2276 - Men's Softshell Jackets
January 2, 2009
Go for the BC.com brand Event Shell. It's the most breathable thing on Earth.------------------------This jacket is made using a Gore Windstopper fabric. The Windstopper laminate is a thinner version of the regular GoreTex laminate and is designed to be windproof not water proof. However, it turns out that it is pretty darn water resistant just not to the same level that regular Gore is which is waterproof. Windstopper is physically a thinner laminate than Event (which is also a PTFE) and therefore will be more breathable but not as waterproof. In terms of waterproof-ness it would go: Windstopper (least) then Event then GoreTex (most). In terms of breathability is would go GoreTex (least) then Event then Windstopper (most) Hope this helps with your decision!Definitely sheds water and snow, but if you are out in rain for a long time it will slowly get more and more wet. You will want a totally waterproof jacket to go over it for downpours.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Torch Soft Shell; [Laminate] WindStopper
- Waterproof Rating:
- Not specified
- Breathable Rating:
- Not specified
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Front welded, 1 chest welded, 1 interior MP3 with earpiece cord exit
- Seam Taped:
- No, welded seams
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 1lb 5oz (606g)
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, alpine climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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