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Thanks to Mountain Hardware's exclusive Conduit™ membrane, this 2-layer parka offers rugged, waterproof protection and excellent breathability.

Waterproof, breathable Conduit membrane uses interconnecting molecular conduits to actively draw moisture vapor away from your body
CoolMax® polyester mesh lining wicks away moisture to help you stay dry and comfortable during strenuous activity
Updated hood conforms to your head and features an improved brim and drawcord system in a simple, breathable design
Waterproof pit zippers allow ventilation adjustment and are low-bulk for a comfortable fit
Articulated sleeves allow unrestricted movement
Designed with glove rings on sleeves, mesh internal water-bottle pocket, zippered internal security pocket and Napoleon pocket behind front zipper
Features powder skirt with gripper elastic to keep out snow and welded waistcord construction for durability; all drawcords are one-hand adjustable
Shoulders, sleeves and other high-wear areas are reinforced for long-wearing durability
Fleece-lined chin guard protects against zipper abrasion; fleece-lined pockets add warm comfort

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Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's Customer Reviews

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Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's

4.4

(based on 66 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (57)
Breathable (53)
Warm (35)
Waterproof (33)
Lightweight (24)

Cons

Heavy / bulky (9)
Not enough pockets (4)
Not waterproof (3)

Best Uses

Wet weather (39)
Cold / extreme (22)
Hiking and camping (22)
Casual wear (19)
Backcountry (18)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  79%
  (23 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (16 reviews)
  Feels too large
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  64%
  (30 reviews)
  Feels too long
- Chest Size:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  76%
  (35 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (32), Casual/ recreational (21), Advanced (6), Intermediate (6), Casual adventurer (4)
- Gear Usage:
- Cold weather living (14), Winter sports (12)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

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Dec

2008

(16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

One tough jacket!

By photon

from connecticut

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Stylish
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping
Skiing/Snowboarding
Wet Weather

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's:

Last year I wore this jacket for twenty days on a trip to the top of Aconcagua (22,841ft) through snow, rain, wind, with plenty of abrasion from rocks, and ice - it treated me really well. It's very comfortable and layerable, and fairly warm, the high collar is particularly nice when zipped up for keeping your neck and face protected- zippers are easy to operate, even with mitts, easy to dump heat when climbing, easy to bundle up when stopped. Good pockets - the higher pockets on the chest are accessible when wearing a waste belt. Love the interior bottle pocket and the glove keeper rings. At 5'9" 160lb I usually wear a medium or large, but after trying on several I decided on the SMALL which fits great - still room for a couple of fleece layers underneath. This jacket is a little bit heavy, but you appreciate it when its ten below, the wind is howling and the snow is blowing sideways!

Oct

2008

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Smart, servicable outerwear

By AnotherDave

from Corvallis, Or

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Warm
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Wet Weather

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's:

I spend the winter months in west central Oregon where cold rain is a near-daily occurrence. This jacket performs great in that weather. But it doesn't just feel big and long, it is big and long. It's not big and long by accident. If you want a snugger, trimmer fit, I'd suggest you go a full size under what you normally wear. The jacket is designed so you can stack layer after layer under it for warmth and then cinch it up tight against the elements. It's also heavy. It's a heavy, big, long, waterproof, windproof, tough piece of excellent foul weather gear at the right price, is what it is.

Jul

2008

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Awesome Heavywieght Bang!!

By FastPete

from Denver, CO

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Pros

Breathable
Durable
Lightweight
Warm
Waterproof

Cons

Outside front pockets

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Extreme Conditions
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's:

I am a huge fan of Mountain hardwear products. I currently own The Synchro Jacket, Synchro pants. Several shirts, hats, sleeping bag an Mountaineering tent as well. I just purchased this Exposure II parka last week on clearence for about [$] less than retail. I am 6 foot 2 inches and weigh 242 pounds. I love the feel of this jacket. I have about 15 jackets all of which are for wet or extreme weather. I feel that this is the most verstile of all. I think being more of an avid owner in the outdoor clothing field and testing so many different jackets living in the Rocky mountains and doing extreme winter and summer sports this jacket will hold tru to the Mountain Hardwear name. I am not sure why other readers feel this jacket is too bulky? I think it needs to be to be so durable in cold or wintery mountian conditions. As a matter of fact I feel it is less bulky for extreme conditions than most other jackets this durable. I got this jacket in all black and would even wear it out on the town during cold wet weather. The only thing I can't figure out is why they did not use waterproof zippers for the outside pockets as they do on the Synchro. This makes it much easier to access the outside pockets. Otherwise I abuse my jackets to their fullest potential and feel this Exposure jacket can take it.

Dec

2007

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good fit, but not reliable

By fastfiddler1625

from Wisconsin and North Dakota

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Pros

Breathable
Lightweight
Warm

Cons

Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Hiking and Camping

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's:

This would be a great jacket if you ONLY use it for your extreme adventures. For me, it lost waterproofness within 3 months (completely soaks up water). After tech washing, wash-in nikwax waterproofer, and following up with spray nikwax... got another 3 months out of it. Velcro on front flap rips up the front material. It is a good size for someone tall like me with long arms, and the vents and pockets work well.

Apr

2008

(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Dry in the wilds of Brooklyn-- But. . .

By docbayer

from Brooklyn, NY

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Pros

Breathable
Durable
Warm
Waterproof

Cons

Velcro

Best Uses

Extreme Conditions
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's:

The industry standard for a shell is warm, dry, and windproof. The "Exposure II Parka" is all of that. It protects me from the elements on the windswept parking structure by the Hudson River, to the Hoh Rainforest. The price is right, but the design is awful.

I wouldn't recommend this parka for three reasons: the bulk makes it clumsy when wearing a backpack. The chest pockets are actually too low and impossible to open when wearing a backpack. Finally, the velcro on the zipper and on the chest pockets catches the velcro on the wrists-- an annoying design flaw I have to deal with 30 times a day.

Apr

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Stay Outside!

By Zippy21

from Farmington, MN

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Pros

Breathable
Durable
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Extreme Conditions

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's:

I purchase this jacket to start dabbling in mountaineering and wanting a good waterproof shell; I hope to test the jacket on the summit of Rainer soon. Living in MN I have used this jacket during heavy rain, sleet, and light snow with no worries. I definitely agree with other reviews around sizing; I am 6” and weight around 160 lbs and usually purchase L to get the proper sleeve length. With this jacket I was comfortably able to but a med get great sleeve and torso coverage along with adequate room for 2-3 layers.The jacket is definitely different from other “mountaineering shells” I have looked at. The fabric is noticeably heavier/tougher and appears to be much more durable than other shells costing much more. So when comparing it to other shells costing [$]this was the best value.

Dec

2007

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent except for pockets

By Jim 3

from Boston

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Durable
Warm
Waterproof

Cons

Not Enough Pockets or Features

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Cold Weather
Extreme Conditions
Hiking and Camping
Wet Weather

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's:

A nice-looking, rugged, excellent fitting, fairly warm (at least for a shell jacket) shell jacket with lots of features for the price. Lots of room for additional layers also.

My only complaint is the scarcity of outside pockets. There are only two hand pockets plus a "Napoleon pocket" along the main zipper. (There are several more inside pockets, but you have to open the jacket to access these). The specs describe the hand pockets as "chest high" as if this is an advantage, but they seemed a little awkward. But the main problem is that if you stuff gloves or a hat or other stuff in the hand pockets, you then have no place to warm your hands. It would be better if they had hand slots underneath the outside pockets as my previous 60/40 parka did. But I guess you cannot expect everything at this price.

Dec

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Jacket For the $$$

By activefamilyman

from Coastal, CT

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Stylish
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Skiing/Snowboarding

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's:

This is an excellent jacket. I finally retired my TNF Mountain Guide Light jacket after numerous years of use and purchased the Mountain Hardware Exposure II jacket. It's a bit heavier than my NF but I feel it is better made. The seams are reinforced and the fabric is beefier. This makes for a slightly heavier jacket but I'm not at all weight conscience. Overall, I think this is a much better jacket for the price conscience consumer. More bang for the buck. My only gripe regarding the jacket is that the velcro on the pockets gets caught on the velcro on the cuffs when I reach in to retrieve something.

First use was a ski trip to upstate NY. Weather has been a bit weird with snow on day 1, sleat on day 2, and rain on day 3. The jacket kept me warm and dry in all conditions.

Nov

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Big Jacket for Big Guys

By Theinfinite1

from Palmdale,Ca,

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Greta deal
looks good
Waterproof

Cons

Pockets too high

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Skiing/Snowboarding
Wet Weather

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's:

I am 6'4" 265 lbs and it's hard to find comfortable jackets for Taller men. This jacket fit perfect from the first time I tried it on. Great for rain protection. Wore it to Mammoth Mountain Calif (where it get really cold at night). This jacket has withstood the test, Highly recommended for taller outdoorsmen or snowboarders

Oct

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice jacket, runs large

By JJSG

from Asheville, NC

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Warm

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Skiing/Snowboarding
Wet Weather

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka - Men's:

Great jacket overall, but order a size down if you're not planning on going some where extremely cold where you have to wear 5 layers. I'm 6'2" and a lean 190 pounds but a Large was just too long and bulky. Even a Medium sized jacket is kind of a stretch because the most I'll wear underneath it is a long sleeve shirt with a sweater on top. The Conduit material doesn't shed water like the Gore-Tex material and actually seems to get wet. But it has kept me dry on the inside on rainy days, which is what really matters. For the price, it's a great winter jacket.