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Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's

Item #MHW0678 | 116 in Stock
5 Star Rating

They Made Gold

By Ranked #1132 - Men's Softshell Jackets August 22, 2005

I always liked the look and features of this jacket, so I finally got one. The medium fit very trimly in the store but I got it anyway. Well, the first few days it looked great, but felt uncomfortable. It just fit goofy. But then, all of a sudden, the Alchemy jacket began to fit perfectly. I've never had a jacket that had to be broken in, but this one does. Give it a few days, and it really will somehow 'mold' to you and all the weird feeling and restrictive-ness goes away. Buy your correct size, don't size up. The inside fleece cuffs are sweet, they seal you off. It's got a neck cinch, perfect location hand pockets, and is thicker than the average softshell so you stay warm. I wore it every day all summer in high Colorado. It's never wet through, and has been to 9 fourteener summits. Great mountaineering jacket b/c it blocks the wind and is actually tough enough for the 3rd class stuff where you're scraping along. The Alchemy jacket is a great soft shell.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] Gore-Tex Windstopper Softshell and Alchemy Stretch Softshell (91%) nylon and 9% Lycra; [Lining]: Fleece 
Waterproof Rating:
Water-resistant 
Breathable Rating:
Not specified 
Center Back Length:
28.5in [M] (72.4cm) 
Core Venting:
No, naturally breathable throughout 
Pockets:
2 Hand zip, 1 welded chest, 1 interior zip 
Seam Taped:
No, welded seams 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
No 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Weight:
[Lrg] 1lb 6oz. (632g) 
Recommended Use:
Ice / alpine climbing, backcountry skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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