Mountain Hardwear Backcountry Recon Parka - Men's
Brand : Mountain HardwearItem : MHW0195
The Mountain Hardwear Backcountry Recon Jacket is as light as Rockies powder, but as tough as Cascade cement. The superlight pit zips afford your body crucial ventilation as you set the bootpack or skin track first thing in the morning. One-handed hood and hem drawcords facilitate on-the-fly adjustments. Reinforced, inset sides and underarms reduce bulk and add to the garment's durability. The micro-chamois lined chin makes a cold chair ride more bearable, while micro-tape construction ensures the Recon's merciless repulsion of moisture.
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Mountain Hardwear Backcountry Recon Parka - Men's
3 seasons down - 1 to go (A+ so far)
The recon has dealt with everything the Adirondacks have thrown at it in spring, summer and fall, including -15F and snow. I compare it favorably to other 3-ply Gore-Tex parkas I’ve owned from TNF and MH. It's light enough to carry in your backpack all year long. The two side pockets are a nuisance sometimes, but it’s a weight/cost tradeoff I guess.
Bomber shell!
Most of my time outdoors is spent rock climbing, hiking, and camping. This shell has proven itself worthy on all of these activities. The reinforced shoulders are a must for hiking when you've got a heavy pack on. I've spent all day outside in a cold, windy, raining campsite and this jacket kept me dry and warm. I've done some chimney climbs in this jacket, and not only did I have complete freedom of movement, but the shell doesn't have a scratch on it. Here is a bomb-proof way to layer that works well for me down to about 15F: Patagonia midweight long sleeve, Mountain Hardwear Windstopper tech fleece, and top it off with the Recon Parka.
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