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Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's

Item # 740173
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What would you say to a soft-shell jacket that is warm, soft, breathable, stretchy, durable and waterproof to boot? Say hello to the Synchro Jacket!

  • Made from 3-layer Conduit™ Softshell stretch-woven nylon fabric, it incorporates a waterproof, breathable laminate and soft microfleece lining
  • Flexible, taped exterior seams and watertight zippers ensure truly waterproof protection
  • This jacket eliminates the need to pack an additional shell for protection from precipitation
  • Features two hand pockets, outside chest pocket and sleeve pocket, all with welded, watertight zippers; inner mesh storage pocket
  • Collar's one-hand-adjustable drawcord and soft microfleece lining seal in warmth
  • Dual hem drawcords allow easy adjustments
  • Full-length front zipper has a storm flap inside and out for extreme protection
  • Standard cut is relaxed and comfortable
  • Synchro sheds wind and water while providing a soft, flexible, tough garment that you can wear over a wide range of conditions

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Item 740173

Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

Shell fabricNylon
Waterproofing3-layer waterproof breathable laminate
LiningPolyester microfleece
Average weight20 ounces
Back length27 inches

Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's
 
4.4

(based on 26 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Breathable (23)
  • Lightweight (22)
  • Durable (15)
  • Warm (15)
  • Waterproof (15)

Cons

  • Torso too short (3)
  • Wears out quickly (3)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (24)
  • Wet weather (19)
  • Hiking and camping (18)
  • Cold weather (16)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (18), Avid adventurer (12)

Reviewed by 26 customers

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Oct

14

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Do not use with a backpack

By eFred

from San Jose, Ca

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Lightweight
  • Waterproof

Cons

  • Wears extremely fast
  • Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

  • Casual Wear
  • not for backpacking

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's:

The jacket shows some big signs of wears after first utilization due to the friction of my backpack (just a little camera bag). Really light and feels really confortable, but I would not use that jacket for anything else than casual outings.

  • Fit:
  • Feels true to size
  • Sleeve Length:
  • Feels true to length
  • Chest Size:
  • Feels true to size

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

12

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

I LOVE it

By Learjet

from Austin, TX

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Lightweight
  • Warm
  • Water Resistant

Cons

  • Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

  • Casual Wear
  • Cold Weather
  • Hiking and Camping
  • Wet Weather

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's:

Great jacket, lightweight, warm, not quite waterprrof, but very resistant. Wouldn't wear it as a rainjacket, but will keep you dry in wet weather, and great for snow.

Only negative thing about it I have experienced so far is that the insides of the arms and outsides of the chest (where the arms and chest rub when walking) are starting to wear.

  • Fit:
  • Feels true to size
  • Sleeve Length:
  • Feels true to length
  • Chest Size:
  • Feels true to size

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

12

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Outstanding performance

By jox

from Golden, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer, Mountaineer

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Warm
  • Waterproof

Cons

  • Torso Too Short

Best Uses

  • Alpine Climbing
  • Casual Wear
  • Cold Weather
  • Hiking and Camping
  • Wet Weather

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's:

Very durable jacket, resists abrasion on rough stone during multi-pitch alpine climbs. I usually wear a size Large (L), but had to send it back and get a size X-tra large (XL) because I felt the torso length was a bit too short and I also wanted to wear this in winter with a heavy fleece jacket beneath. This jacket isn't really warm and not intended for winter use, but I have summited 13k peaks with it in December by using a fleece jacket beneath.

  • Fit:
  • Feels true to size
  • Sleeve Length:
  • Feels true to length
  • Chest Size:
  • Feels true to size

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Jan

11

2009

 
5.0

good all weather jacket

By twolef

from Washington state

About Me Casual Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Comfortable
  • Lightweight
  • Waterproof

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Cold Weather
    • Hiking and Camping
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's:

    This is a good all around jacket. I bought mine in October and have been very happy. I've worn it winds and heavy rain and have yet to be dissapointed.

    It's a little strange. With a lite fleace I've worn the syncro in the snow storms we had last month Hiking in the woods I did not get cold or wet. Not did I get over heated. I also wore it at the top of the mountain on maui. even going from 80 to 30 degrees int an hour I stayed warm with just the syncro and a sweat shirt.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jan

    8

    2009

     
    5.0

    Excellent Jacket for Outdoor Activity

    By Desdicata

    from San Antonio, Texas

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Stylish
    • Warm

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Cold Weather

      Comments about Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's:

      I used this item for 14 days in Norway during December of 2008. Average temperature was 32F and the only other insulation was a cotton t-shirt and overshirt. Completely warm! No bulk at all for air travellers and easy to stow and maintain. As comfortable in mild weather as well.
      This item is extremely versatile and worth the cash. Highly recommended.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Dec

      19

      2008

       
      5.0

      Great Light Jacket

      By Illini Steve

      from Geneva, IL

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Warm
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking and Camping
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's:

        This has been a great Spring/Fall jacket and can even get you through a cold winter day with a couple of layers underneath. Kept me dry on a rainy trip to Ireland this Fall.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Dec

        18

        2008

         
        5.0

        AWESOME JACKET!

        By bowball23

        from Philadelphia Suburbs

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Lightweight
        • Warm
        • Windproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Cold Weather
          • Hiking and Camping
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's:

          I own a lot of Mountain Hardwear clothing and for good reason. There stuff is durable and does the job it's supposed to do. I originally bought this jacket for as a lightweight, breatheable and waterproof shell, for a recent trip to Central Europe. Combined with layering, I was warm the entire time and never wet. The jacket performed great with water beading up on the surface but never penetrating. I love that the zippers are seam welded...my camera was kept nice and dry. Now I'm looking forward to using this as my outer shell for downhill skiing and snoeshowing this winter.

          Buy this jacket! You won't be disappointed!

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Dec

          17

          2008

           
          5.0

          Excellent

          By grannygear

          from Raleigh NC

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Warm
          • Waterproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Hiking and Camping
            • Wet Weather

            Comments about Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's:

            i bought this jacket after 2 failures with the REI brand. Sorry guys, love the store but not the jackets. The first one failed in waterproofness, the second the stitches started falling out. I got the synchro instead. i love this jacket. it is like wearing a light fleece. it is waterproof and great to wear. this could be my new favorite jacket.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Nov

            13

            2008

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Geatest Jacket I've Ever Owned

            By Outdoor Aaron

            from Monroe, Ohio

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Lightweight
            • Warm
            • Windproof

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Cold Weather
              • Hiking and Camping
              • Wet Weather

              Comments about Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's:

              I've owned Arcteryx (most expensive brand in the world, big waste of money), North Face, Marmot, REI, Columbia and many others, but Mountain Hardwear is by far the highest quality clothing company I've had the pleasure of wearing. This is my second jacket by them and it doesn't disappoint. I'm 5'7", 148 lbs., athletic build and a SMALL fit as if the jacket was custom made for me. Very high quality materials. You notice as soon as you put it on the first time. Blocks the wind and water very well. The zippers are like nothing I've ever seen, very water tight. It's as if a team of NASA scientists made the perfect jacket. Great by itself for above freezing weather. Layer underneath for when it gets really cold. I think everyone should have the Syncro in their collection.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size
              • Sleeve Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Chest Size:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Nov

              13

              2008

               
              5.0

              Great Jacket For Layering

              By OhYouKnow

              from Chattanooga, TN

              About Me Casual Adventurer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Lightweight
              • Windproof

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear
                • Cold Weather
                • Hiking and Camping
                • Skiing/Snowboarding
                • Wet Weather

                Comments about Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Men's:

                I bought this jacket not only for a great outer layer when its raining and windy, but also to layer my Monkey Man with. It has been great so far; when layering I get the warmth of the Monkey Man and the defense from the elements of the Synchro. Mountain Hardware always makes great products, and this one is no different.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Fit:
                • Feels true to size
                • Sleeve Length:
                • Feels true to length
                • Chest Size:
                • Feels true to size

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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