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Mountain Hardwear Kepler Jacket - Men's

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The Mountain Hardwear Kepler is a must-have for backcountry adventures. This soft-shell jacket has sonically welded seams and is totally waterproof.

Dry.Q Elite fabric's air-permeable membrane allows air—not just moisture—to pass outward through the fabric, so you stay dry on the inside as well as the outside
The always-on airflow doesn't wait for you to heat up before beginning to breathe; breathability and comfort start the minute you put on the jacket
Dry.Q fabric prevents clamminess and helps keep you cool and dry
Helmet-compatible hood with single-pull adjustment system features an extra beefy brim
Windflap backs front zipper; Micro-Chamois™-lined chin guard eliminates zipper chafe
2-way pit zippers provide fast venting options
Water-tight zips seal out moisture
Hem drawcord and rip-and-stick cuff tabs; soft butter jersey internal cuffs wick moisture for warm comfort
Zip hand and chest pockets and an internal security pocket
Mountain Hardwear Kepler jacket has a slim, alpine fit for efficient performance

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Mountain Hardwear Kepler Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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Mountain Hardwear Kepler Jacket - Men's

3.7

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

- Chest Size:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels too big

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Jan

2013

5.0

Great Jacket

By Aksnowrider

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Stylish
Warm
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Extreme Conditions
Hiking and Camping
Skiing/Snowboarding
Wet Weather

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Kepler Jacket - Men's:

This is a great Jacket. I have had mine in everything from high alpine conditions to heavy down pours. It is very comfortable. I like that it is pretty stretchy. I can even fit my down jacket comfortably under it. It breaths pretty well. I even was able to put it this jacket to the ulimate test when I found myself on fire in it. It does burn but it actually protected the layer I had on underneath.

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Sep

2012

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Pretty awesome compromise!

By wjt81

from Charlottesville, VA

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Breathable
Durable
Stylish
Waterproof
Wind Resistant

Cons

Heavy
Square Fit

Best Uses

Backcountry
Hiking

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Kepler Jacket - Men's:

Ok, there is a lot of misinformation / subjective reviews regarding this jacket floating around the internet, but what I have found is that very few people actually own one, or understand what they purchased before they started complaining about it. So, here is my unbiased, objective review of the Kepler.

Pros: A perfect frankenstein hybrid of a softshell/hardshell; rugged, durably constructed, flexible, extremely well built, very versatile, absolutely waterproof, super breathable (I am a HEAVY sweater), has a nice hand, the inner fabric is great against the skin, but does not cling to layers, great hood adjustment system, plenty of pockets.

Cons: on the heavy side (think softshell weight >20oz.), oddly cut - long arms /short boxy torso, on the pricey side, no Ri-Ri zippers, HUGE hood, odd pocket placement, bold colors look a little "faded" in person.

Overall, if you are looking for a closet clearer (too many black jackets...), well built, ultra versatile, waterproof, breathable hybrid shell, and are willing to put up with a heavier boxy cut jacket for the sake of some seriously innovative garment technology, then look no further.

For reference, I am 5'10.5, 180, 42.5 chest / 33 waist, and a large fits me well, albeit the boxy-ness is apparent around my midsection, as the cut seems to be meant to be more physiologically "forgiving" as opposed to other alpine cut shells. I personally would have preferred a bit more of a longer, sleeker cut, but the features in the end won me over.

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Dec

2011

(4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Very odd cut jacket

By scottieF

from Storrs, CT

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Poor Fit

Best Uses

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Kepler Jacket - Men's:

This product is a very odd fit. The chest size is okay, but the arms are long and extremely small width wise. I don't have very big arms and I can hardly jam them into the sleeves of a large with no underlayers. This baffles me as it's the only time its every happened. Also the jacket is extremely short length wise, so any lifting of your arm above your head results in it hiking up and exposing your underbelly. And this is supposed to be for alpine climbing....what? I wouldn't buy this jacket unless you have long, lankey arms the size of toothpicks and an extremely short upper body to go with them. No matter how nice the material is, if it doesn't fit, people can't wear it. MH really screwed this one up.