Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Jacket - Women's
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| The Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Jacket is the flagship of their soft shell line, and is what hardcore climbers first donned when this whole soft shell craze started. Incredibly durable, abrasion-resistance, and windPROOF, the Alchemy is a cut above other soft shells. The Alchemy Jacket is the flagship of Mountain Hardwear’s soft shell line, and is what hardcore climbers first donned when this whole soft shell craze started. Using Gore WindStopper Trango fabric with brushed inner fleece, and stretch Polartec Power Shield panels in key areas, Alchemy has the “soft” part covered. But it’s in the “shell” portion where Alchemy really kicks ass. Alchemy employs a 100%-windproof laminate (Gore WindStopper) to nix wind chill, drastically reducing heat loss. In addition, the combo of a durable, tightly woven outer surface, the WindStopper membrane, and a superior durable water-repellent finish gives the Alchemy the ability to resist water penetration unmatched by other purported soft shells. These pieces will shed snow and rain in all conditions short of a downright deluge. The Alchemy is cut specifically to fit women and stretches for excellent comfort and freedom of movement—it also breaks in nicely, molding to the unique contours of your body. Loaded with technical features like welded pockets, one-hand adjustable cinch cords, and raised pockets to accommodate a climbing harness, the Alchemy answers the demands of rigorous outdoor activities like alpine/ice climbing and backcountry skiing with grace and style. |
Bottom Line: The major complaint of comparable soft shells is that they don’t block wind. The Alchemy’s Gore WindStopper membrane takes care of that. |
