Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Quark Jacket - Men's
Fantastic! - but be kind to it
By son3119322
Ranked #2052 - Men's Technical Shells
June 17, 2009
I debated giving this five stars. I absolutely love the weight (it packs tight and small), the color (looks sweet in person), and protection from the elements (rock solid). I took it on a climb of an 11,000 ft peak - it rained, it hailed, snow and mist swirled around me, but I stayed warm and dry. The downside was when I was fleeing the mountain due to an incoming lightning storm. My concern was for my life more than the jacket and it snagged a tree branch and tore a hole in the sleeve. I hate that I may have to turn this jacket in for a more durable shell. Everything about this jacket I absolutely love, except the hole in the sleeve.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Quark Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Conduit laminate (if you call that a shell); [Lining] tricot
- Waterproof Rating:
- 20K
- Breathable Rating:
- 20000g
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 inner zip
- Seam Taped:
- No, welded seams
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes, stowable
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 10oz (284g)
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, skiing, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.