Mountain Hardwear: Men's Alchemy Jacket

75 Reviews

Our Price: $199.95

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Fit Tip

Fit Tip for the Men's Alchemy Jacket: This jacket fits true to size. I am 6'3" with a medium to large build. The XL fits with plenty of length in the arms, and it feels great throughout the shoulders and back. There is enough room for a light layer.

Description

Mountain Hardwear: Men's Alchemy Jacket - Altrec.com Product Description:

Two-way stretch, WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell, a warm fleece liner and durable DWR finish give the fully windproof Alchemy excellent water resistance and warmth for climbing and high-altitude sports.

WINDSTOPPER®
Air permeable, four-way stretch, side and arm panels
Drawcord at neck
Hidden PowerStretch? cuff
Interior zip pocket
One handed hem drawcords
This product is a ""Top Pick"" by Rainier Mountaineering, Inc.
Updated with new, supple softshell
Welded chest pocket with water-resistant zip
Welded hand pockets with water-resistant zips
Zip hand pockets
Weight: 22 oz. / 632 grams"

Customer Reviews (75)

Mountain Hardwear: Men's Alchemy Jacket - 75 Reviews

2006-05-10
Absolutely worth the price I was looking for a softshell for quite a while, but the price has always put me off. Finally, I broke down and ordered an alchemy. Great breathability, bombproof feeling, great cut. Not to mention its warmth and windproofing. Only downside is no pit zips, but the breathability is very adequate. Excellent multiuse jacket. Stylish enough for town, rugged enough for the backcountry, and overall perfect for packing, mountaineering, and climbing. I agree, order a size up. I normally wear a small (all my EMS gear, my old school TNF mountain light, marmot precip, etc) and wanted a nice tight athletic fit. I generally wear trim shirts and I ordered a medium. THe arm length is great with my broader shoulders and fits great. Its also got enough room to layer a denali underneath. And...its made in the USA (the funny part is the paper MHW tag is printed in HK lol). Nice to see nowadays.

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Darell - 2006-05-03
Currently my favorite jacket Insanely durable for a "soft shell." It has become my favorite bicycle jacket for many reasons. The articulated, and long-enough sleeves are fantastic. That they have a draft-stopper at the wrist, and the sleeves are cut close are also great benefits. It is waterproof enough to get home dry when the rain comes, and it is totally wind-proof. I'm amazed at what extreme cold I can wear this in and be happy. The pockets are huge and in the perfect place. I really, really like this jacket!

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chipkilpatrick - 2006-03-14
YESSSSSSSSSSSS this jacket rules. i recieved mine about 3 weeks ago and within a week i bought one for my fiance. very comfortable, slept outside in a hammock with it on in the deep woods of alabama. repels water with ease. i amazed all my friends at dinner by pouring a cup of water over the sleeve, they oood and ahhhd as the water hit the floor while the jacket stayed totaly dry. buy this jacket. you won't regret it. scouts honor.

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