Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Dragon Softshell Jacket - Men's
Gamma can't touch this
By Jared Sears
Ranked #1969 - Men's Softshell Jackets
March 2, 2009
I've owned/own quite a few softshells over the years and rarerly leave the house without one, even in the summer I have a jacket in the back of my car or trunk as a just in case. The Dragon Jacket surpasses everything else on the market in its class of windproof water resistant jackets. It is much warmer then the gamma mx while remaining lighter. The material itself is quite a bit sturdier as well. It has an mp3 pocket on the interior of the jacket and best of all pit zips, which makes it much more versatile in a wider range of temperatures and activities. I still can't understand how arcteryx can offer such an inferior product at almost half the cost.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Dragon Softshell Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 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
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: August 21, 2009 By: Brandon Carlile
The Gamma comparison is "apples to oranges" A better comparison would be the Venta from Arc'teryx, since it uses a laminate. That alone will make the jacket warmer. The Gamma jackets are much more breathable and stretchy than a laminate jacket.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes