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Mountain Hardwear Typhoon Jacket Review
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O2GearShop.com (Fall 2010)When heading into the backcountry to hit a hidden powder stash, the Mountain Hardwear Men's Typhoon Jacket is perfect for keeping the weight down. At just 1 pound this GORE-TEX® Paclite mini-ripstop with GORE-TEX® Paclite laminate (high abrasion areas) jacket is very compressible, and offers the best in performance. Keeping you dry in a full-on blizzard or torential downpour this shell offers extreme breathability, wind protection and waterproofness. Detail rich, this super lightweight backcountry shell features articulated sleeves to provide excellent mobility and an attached ergo hood that can be rolled away when not in use. High active venting is controlled from water resistance pit zips and mesh backed front pockets. The cuffs, hem and hood are one-hand adjustable, and a comfort moisture-wicking micro chamois chin guard minimizes chaffing when your bracing against the weather. Ideal for any active pursuit where weight and space are critical, the Mountain Hardwear Men's Typhoon Jacket makes sure you get the goods in comfort and style. Features:- Articulated sleeves for mobility
- Attached roll-away Ergo hood with laminated brim
- Body fabric: 100% GORE-TEX® Paclite Mini-Ripstop (40D/34f x 40D/34f, 160 x 122 thread count. 2.5 oz./sq. yd.)
- Center Back Length: 32 in.
- Double flap, front zip
- Dual hem drawcords
- Extremely breathable and lightweight
- Laminate: GORE-TEX®: Packlite Shell GORE-TEX®: Paclite Shell Laminate
- Laminated cuff tabs with Velcro™ closure
- Micro Tape construction reduces weight and adds waterproofness
- Micro-chamois lined chin guard reduces chaffing
- One-handed, single-pull hood adjustment system
- Venting, mesh, front pockets
- Water resistant pit zips
- Weight: 15oz. / 439.00 g. (size large)
This description was also provided by: Altrec Rocky Mountain TrailThe Men's Typhoon Jacket is a lightweight backcountry shell to keep you dry in any conditions and is fully breathable.
This jacket is perfect for keeping the weight down at just 1 pound this GORE-TEX® Paclite mini-ripstop with GORE-TEX® Paclite laminate (high abrasion areas) jacket is very compressible. Keeping you dry in a full-on blizzard or torrential downpour this shell offers extreme breathability, wind protection and waterproofness. The super lightweight backcountry shell features articulated sleeves to provide excellent mobility and an attached hood that can be rolled away when not in use. High active venting is controlled from water resistance pit zips and mesh backed front pockets. The cuffs, hem and hood are one-hand adjustable, and a comfort moisture-wicking micro chamois chin guard and minimizes chaffing. Features:- Articulated sleeves for mobility
- Attached roll-away Ergo hood with laminated brim
- Double flap, front zip
- Dual hem drawcords
- Extremely breathable and lightweight
- Laminate: GORE-TEX®: Packlite Shell GORE-TEX®: Paclite Shell Laminate
- Laminated cuff tabs with Velcro™ closure
- Micro-chamois lined chin guard reduces chaffing
- One-handed, single-pull hood adjustment system
- Venting, mesh, front pockets
SummitHut.comSerious backcountry rain or just a quick alpine shell, the Typhoon Jacket has so many uses that you might just pack it every trip. Super lightweight, waterproof and breathable, the Typhoon Jacket from Mountain Hardwear utilizes GORE-TEX® PACLITE® to protect you from some of the worst backcountry weather of the season. Features:- Attached hood has a beefy brim to help keep water out of your face when it's pouring and rolls away easily when you just need a little wind protection
- Chin guard is lined with Micro-Chamois™ to prevent zipper chafe when the weather requires maximum coverage
- Dual hem drawcords and adjustable Velcro® cuffs give you a more customized fit that also helps to keep in warmth and keep out water
- GORE-TEX® PACLITE laminate and body is lightweight and waterproof, but still breathable to keep you comfortable when you're on the move
- When it's only a slight drizzle and you need some ventilation, the mesh front pockets and pit zips are there for the rescue
Mountain GearBrace yourself for wild, rainy weather with Mountain Hardwear's Typhoon Jacket, a fully waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX Paclite shell that seals out the weather. Designed for moving light and fast, you have plenty of options for dumping heat with the underarm pit zips and mesh front pockets and a full, roll-away hood provides you with bomber rain protection. Features:- Adjustable Velcro cuffs, dual hem drawcords, and a Micro-chamois chin guard
- Dump heat when needed by opening up the pit zips and mesh front pockets
- Pull up the attached, roll-away hood with an extra-beefy brim when you need more weather protection
- Stay lightweight and dry on quick-moving adventures with waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX Paclite
Campsaver.comMountain Hardwear started with GORE-TEX® PACLITE® and designed a detail rich, lightweight backcountry shell to keep you dry in a torrential downpour. Their Typhoon Jacket is fully waterproof and extremely breathable. Features:- Adjustable Velcro® cuffs for quick fit adjustments
- Attached, rollaway hood with extra-beefy brim for added protection against the elements
- Dual hem drawcords seal in warmth
- Laminate: GORE-TEX® Paclite Shell
- Micro-Chamois-lined chin guard prevents zipper chafe
- Pit zips and mesh front pockets for ventilation
Moosejaw The Men's Typhoon Jacket by Mountain Hardwear. We started with Gore-Tex Paclite and designed a detail rich, lightweight backcountry shell to keep you dry in a torrential downpour. Fully waterproof and extremely breathable. Features:- Adjustable Velcro cuffs for quick fit adjustments
- Attached, rollaway hood with extra-beefy brim for added protection against the elements
- Dual hem drawcords seal in warmth
- Micro-Chamois-lined chin guard prevents zipper chafe
- Pit zips and mesh front pockets for ventilation
Oregon Mountain CommunityThe Mountain Hardwear Typhoon Jacket provides unmatched protection from the elements in a lightweight, breathable jacket. Made from Gore-Tex® Paclite® material with a longer cut and plenty of features the Typhoon Jacket is a perfect companion on backpacking trips and spring alpine climbs the world over. Generous pit-zips make sure you don't over heat and venting chest pockets work comfortably while wearing a pack. Backcountry.comThanks to its lightweight, waterproof breathable shell fabric, the Mountain Hardwear Men’s Typhoon Jacket keeps you dry in everything from a light drizzle to full-on alpine conditions. The helmet-compatible hood rolls away when the weather clears, and underarm zips and mesh-lined pockets dump excess heat when you’re moving fast. Bottom Line:An ultralight backcountry shell that doesn’t sacrifice protection for weight savings. Dick's Sporting GoodsThe Mountain Hardwear Men's Typhoon Jacket is a torrential downpour's worst enemy. With GORE-TEX® Paclite® fabrication, you can practically go swimming in this jacket and return dry. Lightweight and extremely breathable, this is an all-season overcoat for unpredictable weather conditions. Features:- Articulated sleeves
- GORE-TEX® Paclite Mini-Ripstop
- GORE-TEX® Paclite Shell waterproof laminate
- Usage: Superlight Backcountry / Rainwear
O2GearShop.com (2009) We started with GORE-TEX® PACLITE® and designed a detail rich, lightweight backcountry shell to keep you dry in a torrential downpour. Fully waterproof and extremely breathable. This description was also provided by: O2GearShop.com (2010) Appalachain OutdoorsMountain Hardwear started with GORE-TEX® PACLITE® and designed a detail rich, lightweight backcountry shell to keep you dry in a torrential downpour.
Mountain Hardwear Typhoon Jacket
BW at Backcountry.com on 08/11/2010 Rated:  Mountain Hardwear makes one of the best fitting, best quality hard shell jackets on the market. Whether a rain shell, or mountaineering shell, they just seem to fit perfectly, perform well, and last for years. This jacket is no exception, however, there is room for one minor improvement. Being that this jacket is a high end gore-tex shell, why not have a waterproof front zip instead of the double storm flap front? Im willing to bet this would decrease the overall weight of the jacket. This years model is longer than previous years, which is a plus to me. I wear a large (im 5'10' 190). It leaves room for a fleece or lightly insulated jacket, but still fits well with just a t-shirt on. A little baggier than MH's alpine cut shells, but a great fit nonetheless. The gore-tex sheds rain well (as it should). The pit zips are the answer to cooling down and avoiding sweating. I move fast and climb hard when in the backcountry and "breathable material" just doesnt cut it for me. The pit zips are where its at.
Great all around rain jacket
Jackrabbit at Altrec on 06/11/2010 Rated:  I wear this jacket when I'm backpacking, rock climbing and biking. Overall this is an awesome jacket. The only down side is how the hood rolls up.
Just what I wanted
David B. at Backcountry.com on 06/02/2010 Rated: I'm 5'6" and 160. I got a small and it fits perfectly. I use the jacket mainly for everyday wear in the U.S., Central and South America and it's lite and breathable enough to wear during the day or at night. It keeps me dry, but is small enough to not be a burden to take with me. I had also purchased The North Face Circadian jacket, but I preferred this jacket more - it seemed better build and a better, less generic fit.
Great jacket
Dan M at Altrec on 04/20/2010 Rated: There are expensive jackets that will give you not much more performance than this one. A great jacket for the price. Hold off the water in some pretty decent smokey mtn downpours.
Spring 2010 Model.....Awesome shell!!!!!
conhawa2117465 at Backcountry.com on 03/19/2010 Rated: I just receive my new Typhoon jacket (Spring 2010 model), and I love it. I'm 5'8", 185 lbs, and the large fits great with just enough room for layers. I got mine in Cypress/Duffel and it looks even better than the picture. The Cypress color is quite a bit darker than it looks in the picture...which is great. I like the Spring 2010 style a lot better. It has a cbl of 30" giving you a little extra length. The jacket has 2 comfortable hand pockets which are mesh lined, a big chest pocket and pit zips. There is a dual drawstring on the hem. The hood is very adjustable and comfortable. The hood brim is stiff enough that it doesn't flop in your face. And of course...it looks very stylish. My only complaint is the lack of an inside pocket, but the big chest pocket makes up for it. I have a Cohesion jacket too, and I give the edge to the Typhoon jacket. Don't hesitate to buy.
Not bad
Patrick at Altrec on 02/02/2010 Rated: Over all the jacket is great, awsome fit,completly waterproof, and very light and compressible. But if you really want to be picky there are some little things to pick on, when I first got the jacket there were some stray threads sticking out at the cuffs and hem, and the face fabric is not tough the velcro on the wrist rubbed the fabric when it wasnt secured and made it fray like crazy. I love mine an definatly recomend it. BTW I'm 6'1 165lbs Medium fits perfect.
mountain hardware jacket
Lisa at Altrec on 01/09/2010 Rated: great jacket, comfortable ..just what I was looking for
Top Ski Jacket
Ray Cash-Davis at Altrec on 01/06/2010 Rated: I have had my Sun Valley Typhoon Ski jacket for Eight years and still looks like a New item. Over the Moon!!!
Great gift.
Anonymous at Altrec on 01/05/2010 Rated: This was a gift for my son and he loves it. It is so lightweight, but warm enough for most of the winter here in Alabama.
Very light weight
Anonymous at Altrec on 12/22/2009 Rated: Looks great and keeps the rain, snow and wind out.
Very light weight
Andy at Altrec on 12/22/2009 Rated: Looks great and is very light weight.
excellent
Anonymous at Altrec on 12/09/2009 Rated: high performance jacket. light weight and packs well. keeps you dry even when it's rainin sideways. vents great...highly recommend.
Outstanding!
DB at Altrec on 10/02/2009 Rated: Spent two late September nights and 3 days hiking in High Peaks Region of Adirondacks with rain, wind, cold, and warmth and the jacket did everything remarkably well. Shell held up through numerous brushes with branches along trails and pit zips allowed for plenty of ventilation. Perhaps best of all,the jacket stuffs into a small pocket in my pack. Hood adjustment worked great atop Marcy with 40 degrees and 40 MPH winds.
Great Jacket
Katsu at Altrec on 05/29/2009 Rated: thirty years. So I was always looking for nice rain gear. Once I got The Typhoon jacket,I was so exciting. It's fitting great,easy to carry and very stylish. Thank you Altrec.
Very nice shell.
Anonymous at Altrec on 05/19/2009 Rated: The fit is great. The body length is good and the sleeves are long, but not overly long like some other manufacturer's jackets. I am 5'8" and 157lbs and I got a medium. The jacket is very light and hopefully will be durable.
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