Awesome for alpine climbing!

By Greggers Ranked #285 - Men's Windshirts and Jackets February 20, 2009

This is my new 'goto' wind layer for alpine and trad accents. (I also like the Arc'teryx Accelero pullover though) It is super light, for a softshell, and offers much better durability and breathability than traditional wind shirts.

Like most MH tops it runs pretty snug to say the least. I'm 5'7, 135, with a typical climber build and would have a hard time with the small if it were any smaller; in the torso anyway. The sleeves are a little long, but not unbearable; I have a dead even monkey index and the sleeves come right to my wrists when my arms are fully extended.

The zip could be a little deeper for better ventilation and easier entry/exit, but it is really not bad.

The one pocket is reasonably sized for small items. This is a light piece and is not meant for cargo toting, so I have no problem here (the pocket is substantially larger than the pocket in the Arc'teryx Accelero).

All in all another great product from MH!

View Details: Mountain Hardwear Transition Zip T - Men's

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