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Mountain Hardwear Typhoon Jacket - Women's

Item #MHW0731 | 143 in Stock
3 Star Rating

Better off purchasing an Arcteryx Alpha SL

By Ranked #155 - Men's Rain Jackets July 10, 2008

I bought this on sale for $80 a year ago from backcountry, but a few things on this jacket has been driving me nuts.

I don't know why MH decided to put a "storm flap" on the front zipper instead of sealing it on their premier paclite jacket. The flap routinely gets caught and you can't zip up your jacket without looking. Moreoever the Zipper end is so small that sometimes its hard to get a hold of with a pair of ski gloves on.

That being said, it performs as advertised. A light straight forward bombproof paclite jacket that is easily compressible and has no useless extras (minus the storm flap).

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] nylon mini ripstop with Gore-Tex Paclite Shell laminate; [Lining] nylon 
Waterproof Rating:
Guaranteed 
Breathable Rating:
Guaranteed 
Core Venting:
Underarm zips 
Pockets:
2 Hand 
Seam Taped:
Yes, fully 
Hood:
Yes, rollaway 
Weight:
13oz (371g) 
Recommended Use:
Hiking, backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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