6 months around the world

By Cadenza Ranked #2660 - Men's Softshell Jackets June 9, 2009

I and my GF chose MH Synchro as our primary jacket during our 6-mo RTW trip. Upon return, we continued to wear this jacket daily for another 6 months (October to March) because it's so versatile, comfy, light and sharp-looking. With the exception of 1 month in humid Southeast Asia, it's seen almost continuous daily use for 11 months. While it had no problem with snow, I was more impressed by the waterproofing capability for such a soft fabric. We were caught in a down pour and hail while visiting Potsdam, Germany. The fabric appeared wet but the inside surface was completely dry. It wasn't as good at wind-proofing but made up for its breathe-ability in temps above 65*F. When necessary, I'd wear it over my MH Windstopper or Marmot Burly vest for 20-30*F temps and still look slim. Cinch cords at the waist and neck are effective and I love the zippers and the 5 pockets, especially the outside Napolean chest pocket. The color array and seam taping makes the jacket look sharp.

Good job MH... and don't stop making this one!

View Details: Mountain Hardwear Synchro Softshell Jacket - Men's

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