Mountain Hardwear: Men's Alchemy Jacket

63 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 (63)

Mountain Hardwear: Men's Alchemy Jacket - 63 Reviews

2004-12-06
Everything I Expected Very happy with the jacket. My goal was to buy a weather proof jacket that I could wear all season long, minimizing the bulk factor. Last weekend I skied a Stowe, VT. Temps in the teens, wind and snow guns blasting. I layered with thin poly-pro, light fleece and new Alchemy jacket. The jacket blocked out the elements and kept me nice and warm, I recommend to all.

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2004-11-04
expensive jack for what you get Great product! Jacket is form fitting, not as warm as expected. Expensive for what you get, awesome design. Could use pit zips too. Slow shipping from altrec.

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2005-01-19
Great jacket! I purchased this jacket on a lark and was pleasantly surprised with it. It is stiffer than a traditional fleece and has a closer fit as its description notes. It is excellent at blocking wind and is fairly warm to boot, so you can replace the fleece/hardshell combo for a more compact and lighter jacket with the same functionality for most activities. Things to note are that it is definitely not as warm (or as thick) as a traditional fleece, so don't expect it to keep you warm if it is really cold outside and you are just standing around. Also, it does not have pit zips. , but unzipping the pockets or main zipper will cool you off fast. It's perfect for activities where you will be on the move and want wind protection and warmth, but don't want to deal with the weight and bulkiness of two jackets.

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