Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Typhoon Jacket - Men's
Better off purchasing an Arcteryx Alpha SL
By Michael Yeung
Ranked #1923 - 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] Gore-Tex Paclite
- Waterproof Rating:
- Guaranteed
- Breathable Rating:
- Guaranteed
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Front
- Seam Taped:
- Yes
- Hood:
- Yes, roll-away
- Weight:
- 1lb (439g)
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking, light ski shell
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.