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Mountain Hardwear WindStopper Tech Vest - Men's

Item #MHW0503 | 178 in Stock
5 Star Rating

Awesome windstopper vest but be careful when sizing

By Ranked #29 - Men's Vests December 9, 2008

For those that haven't discovered it yet, Mountain Hardwear makes some awesome and very functional windstopper products. The windstopper tech vest is of no exception, as it is lightweight, of great quality, attractive, and above all, warm. A great piece of apparel to have with you when backpacking. My only word of caution is be careful when sizing, as you obviously want the vest to be snug but comfortable enough for the windstopper membrane to do its job. The vest does have elastic cinches around the waist, which helps to keep it snug in addition to an athletic fit. I'm about 5'8" 220 lbs with a stockier build and the XL was a good fit that still allowed a baselayer underneath. In terms of length, this vest doesn't seem to be catered to taller individuals, as some reviewers have pointed out the cut is a bit shorter for them, but if you're in the neighborhood of 5'8" it's perfect.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Gore WindStopper microfleece with DWR 
Waterproof Rating:
Water resistant 
Fit:
Standard 
Core Venting:
Highly breathable fabric 
Pockets:
2 Front, 1 chest 
Seam Taped:
No 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
No 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Weight:
11 oz (312g) 
Recommended Use:
Stand-alone jacket, layering 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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