Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's |
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$219.95
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| The Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket is a sick looking 3-layer, waterproof softshell. That's right, a softshell that's waterproof, not just water-resistant. How so? The Syncrho features a waterproof laminate, taped seams and watertight, welded pocket zippers. Mountain Hardwear sandwiched a waterproof laminate, called Conduit, between a durable, stretch-woven exterior and a soft, microfleece interior to make Conduit softshell. Then they taped the exterior seams with stretchy, tenacious TufTape making them impermeable to water to keep you bone dry. Add watertight, welded pocket zippers, and you've got yourself a 3-layer softshell as waterproof as traditional Gore-Tex jackets—but more sleek, pliable, and abrasion resistant. Finer details include raised hand pockets so they're accessible with a harness on, the ever handy Napoleon pocket, and one-hand hem and neck drawcords. |
Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's |
Bottom Line: Not only does this jacket look sweet, it'll perform beyond your wildest dreams. |
Reviews:
Good, but not the best - some bad design elements
Overall, I’d grade the men’s Synchro jacket a B. Its winning attributes include fully waterproof construction, fairly decent stretch (comparable to an ordinary fleece jacket), abrasion resistant material and rugged good looks. On the down side, waterproof is great but if it’s raining enough to care, you really need a hood. The neck cinch cord isn’t elasticized, so you feel quite strangled when you tighten it. And the neck cinch’s hardware (three little plastic components) tends to rub annoyingly on the back of your neck. It’s fully windproof, but not an incredibly warm jacket for low-impact activities. It does breathe well, but pit zips would have made it a more versatile piece. It’s a strong contender, but isn’t as good as my Ibex Neve jacket, which is warmer, more breathable and more thoughtfully constructed. That’s a lot of buts for a $212 jacket.
Waterproof? No doubt about it!
I tested the soft shell for the first time in the rain last weekend and it was waterproof to the core. I was in a down poor for hours and it kept me warm and dry! Now the snow is falling and I can't wait to get out and tele with this comfortable waterproof soft shell. Oh, did I mention that it is waterproof! I think you get the picture.Pray for snow
Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Mens
Disappointed, it did not seem to keep as warm as a good shell. Buy a size larger than you normally wear. You will need it if you have layers of clothing.
MT HARDWARE SYNCRO JACKET
This shell is the most versatile item I own for cold weather. You can also use it as a base layer for those really cold days.
A solid - but flawed - jacket
First, the upside: This jacket is super lightweight, with great wind and water repellancy. The fit is slim, yet roomy enough that I can layer a driclime or fleece underneath it for added warmth. And the pockets are terrific - four pockets above harness, and big enough to stow all sorts of gear. Also, looks great in the city. Downside: While this is a great jacket to beat around in, I leave it at home when I do any serious climbing. The biggest problems are the wrist and neck seals: they just don't keep the weather out (or the sleeves down on your wrists, instead of up on your forearms), unlike the elastic or adjustable closures you'll find in other brands. A minor complaint when you're out for a hike, but on a climb with the weather blowing in, an icy neck and hands can make for misery.
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