Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Quark Jacket - Men's
Total Performance - Fully tested
By Josan
Ranked #70 - Men's Technical Shells
January 4, 2009
Took it to a fully testing mountaineering trip - It performed brilliantly.
On the valley, this super lightweight jacket kept me dry through hours of pouring rain. Waterproof pitzips take care of the breathability. Crossing a creek got me into chest deep water - this shell dries as quick as you'd imagine. Above the snow line, the jacket's hood worked so well with the helmet and shields you from the wind nicely. A cautionary note: Although well constructed, it is an uber-light shell - trees and shrubs will shred this shell. It's more on the fragile side, the price you pay for going light. I simply love this shell.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Conduit laminate (if you call that a shell); [Lining] tricot
- Waterproof Rating:
- 20K
- Breathable Rating:
- 20000g
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 inner zip
- Seam Taped:
- No, welded seams
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes, stowable
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 10oz (284g)
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, skiing, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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