Clothing

Gear

Accessories

Gear Question

Mountain Hardwear Vertical Jacket - Men's

Item #MHW0950 | 48 in Stock

Really torn between this jacket and the Arc'teryx Sidewinder....

By Ranked #804 - Men's Technical Shells January 24, 2009

Really torn between this jacket and the Arc'teryx Sidewinder. Like the Vertical because it has a removable hood and for days on the main mountain runs when it's not snowing, I don't know if I really feel like having a hood tag along. This jacket also looks like it has more pockets... true or not? Lastly, which jacket feels more like softshell fabric versus a noisy , crinkly shell?

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

By Ranked #84 - Men's Technical Shells January 29, 2009

If I recall correctly the sidewinder has one internal pocket. This one has three. I had the sidewinder SV and decided against it for this reason.This jacket is less "crinkly" than the sidewinder SV. Can't say for the AR. Neither feels like a softshell as neither is a softshell. The sidewinder's fabric is stiffer, which I believe is because it's 3-layer compared to this being 2-layer.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

Tech Specs:

Material:
Gore-Tex Pro Shell 
Waterproof Rating:
Guaranteed waterproof 
Breathable Rating:
Guaranteed breathable 
Core Venting:
Underarm zips 
Pockets:
2 Front, 1 chest, 1 interior water bottle, 1 interior zip, 1 interior MP3 with earphone exit, 1 interior mesh goggle, 1 drop-down pass on hem 
Seam Taped:
Yes, fully 
Powder Skirt:
Yes, removable 
Hood:
Yes, removable 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Weight:
1lb 10oz (755g) 
Recommended Use:
Snowsports, backcountry skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 
Close This Window

Change me.