"MH synchro hooded vs MH swift jacket" - Review of Mountain Hardwear Synchro Hooded Jacket - Men's

So far I am completely happy with my purchase. I initially ordered a MH swift jacket. I wanted something that was completely waterproof/windproof for everyday use and also snowshoeing and other winter sports. I wanted the breathability water/wind proofing of gortex pac lite, but the swift jacket was uncomfortable. It felt like you were wearing a rain coat..(the cheap kind)the arms were made for an arangatan. I am 6 feet tall and have normal to longer arms than most, and I still found that the swift jacket would bunch up over my wrists and hands. I know that the jacket is also made for ice climbing and MH has the extended ice pick position in mind while making this, but all-in-all the synchro is everybit as water/windproof, qhueter while walking/hiking due to the external material used, and the inteior of the jacket is lined with a lightweight and soft/very comfortable fleece like material that is a thousandtimes better than the swift jacket. The integrated hood feels much better than the swifts zip out hood that bunches around that back of your head, or when it is tucked away int he collar, it makes the collar feel tight and unnatural. I really like that the synchro has taped and welded seams to ensure maximum waterproofing. When comparing these two jackets side by side, I would handsdown take the synchro over ther the swift, you really don't need the gortex name to have a completely waterproof jacket. I have so far been in terential down pores in western New York and in very windy conditions and have stayed warm and dry. The arms are also cut to a normal length-a plus. It also has a good amount of pockets,2 inner, and 4 outer. This jacket gets two thumbs up from me. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a very lightweight, packable, wind/waterproof jacket that doesn't sacrifice comfort.
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