Mountain Hardwear Snowtastic Jacket - Men's - 2011 BCS

The fine folks at Mountain Hardwear racked their brains so hard during the design phase of the Snowtastic Jacket that they didn't have any bandwidth left over to come up with a cleaver name for their awesome invention. But given the choice, we'd take the tech over the talk any day of the week. This bomber jacket comes with an impressive 40K-rated waterproof breathable membrane to block out the wet, a removable powder skirt to seal out the deep snow, and an overall weight of under two pounds so you'll hardly even notice that it's there.

• Dry.Q Core waterproof breathable membrane provides very impressive 40K-rated protection from brutal, high-alpine storms
• Micro-Chamois-lined waist is adjustable for a customized fit
• Underarm vents lend airflow and increase evaporation when you work up a sweat
• Removable powder skirt, adjustable cuffs, and a burly storm hood work together to block out cold, wet winter weather

Bottom Line:

Sleek styling and tough tech to usher you to the summit and back.

Tech Specs:

Material:

[membrane/laminate] Dry.Q Elite; [shell] Synchro NBT (56% polyester, 44% nylon) 

Fabric Waterproof Rating:

40,000 mm 

Fabric Breathability Rating:

30,000 g/m² 

Hood:

yes, fixed 

Fit:

athletic 

Center Back Length:

29 in 

Length:

hip 

Venting:

underarm zip vents 

Powder Skirt:

yes, removable 

Pockets:

2 hand-warmer, 1 left chest zip 

Seams:

fully taped 

Wrist Gaiters:

yes, Butter Jersey 

Liner-Compatible:

no 

RECCO:

no 

Weight:

2 lb 

Recommended Use:

alpine skiing, alpine climbing 

Manufacturer Warranty:

lifetime