Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's
my favorite jacket
By dnr
Ranked #1594 - Men's Softshell Jackets
April 24, 2007
My favorite jacket. I've used it for over a year downhill skiing, spring
hiking, biking, and around town.
Things I like: It's soft and comfortable and breaths well. It's
close-fitting, but not too close that I can't fit a base layer and a
thick fleece under it. The outer fabric is amazing: it never gets dirty
or scratched up. It's completely windproof. It's warm compared to other
soft-shells, but not too warm for heavy activity. And when I put a
fleece under it, the combination is very warm. It keeps some rain out.
The cuffs are nice and tight without elastic. All the pockets are usable
with a pack on. The only thing that might make this jacket better would
be pit zips, but they're only rarely necessary.
I usually wear a small, but got a medium, which turned out to be the
right choice.
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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
Change me.