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Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Jacket - Men's

Item #MHW0006 | 0 in Stock
5 Star Rating

They Made Gold

By Ranked #4597 - 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] WindStopper Softshell, Polartec Powershield; [Lining] brushed fleece 
Core Venting:
No, naturally breathable throughout 
Pockets:
2 Hand zip, 1 welded chest, 1 interior zip 
Hood:
No 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Recommended Use:
Ice / alpine climbing, backcountry aerobic activity 
Weight:
22oz (622g) 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
United States 

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