Mountain Hardwear

Exposure 2 GTX PRO Jacket - Men's

Size

Runs small. As a shell it should have a bit more room for layers.

High quality, but weird fit

Probably a great jacket but the fit was not right for me. The XL was slightly too tight in the shoulders to where I felt restricted with full layering system underneath. The main killer for me was size of the neck when the jacket was zipped up all the way. It felt like I was being suffocated or like there was a hand over my mouth. Super restrictive and uncomfortable when also wearing a helmet underneath. The material and build quality seemed to be very sturdy and light weight. I don’t doubt this would have been a great choice. I’m 6’4” and 220lbs for reference. I imagine an XXL would have been the right size, but it was sold out.

Really a great jacket…almost perfect

Great jacket for touring or mountaineering, but not perfect. Yet to try the jacket in the elements but have owned several jackets from TNF, Patagonia, HH, Arcteryx. All good for comparison points. Pros Weight: perfect for high endurance activities where removing and adding layers is part of the day. Sub 500grams, awesome Pockets: avy pack or backpack compatible/accessible with pack waist strap…and if u use the waist strap on your pack, there is never a need for a powder skirt, just adds weight and bulk Hood: helmet compatible Front zipper: very durable. Disagree with some comments that the zipper should be water tight, I think that makes it less durable Soft touch fabrics: inside coat at upper neck, and back around collar reduce fabric friction Pockets: enough inside the jacket to carry essentials Cons: Size: on the smaller size. Again, designed for active mountain pursuits where u generate body heat thru activity where justa base layer, mid puff/down jacket, and shell are enough. 6’ & 174lbs, medium was just perfect, double up or add another bulky base layer, and it’s too tight. Go to a large, too big. It could use with about 5% more size volume Pockets: outside pockets on both sides could be taller to accommodate skins. Not necessary, added bonus would be ticket pocket Sleeve cuff: wider for over glove. Really too narrow for a decent powder glove to go under the sleeve cuff, even when I tried the large, was still to small. Needs another 3/4” taper sleeve wider Length: perfect with a bib, and wide enough around waist. Go to a pant, some may find it short on the front. May have to size up Recco: how does it not include? Ok, to summarize: this is not a resort jacket, get a heavier stretch shell jacket that includes features missing from the “cons” list. But if you already have that perfect resort shell, want a back-country, minimalist, lighter weight/waterproof/durable shell. This is the one! Does it stretch, fabric has give, no stretch. I find that IMO non-stretch Gore fabric Great jacket for touring or mountaineering, but not perfect. Yet to try the jacket in the elements but have owned several jackets from TNF, Patagonia, HH, Arcteryx. All good for comparison points. Pros Weight: perfect for high endurance activities where removing and adding layers is part of the day Pockets: avy pack or backpack compatible/accessible with pack waist strap…and if u use the waist strap on your pack, there is never a need for a powder skirt, just adds weight and bulk Hood: helmet compatible Front zipper: very durable. Disagree with some comments that the zipper should be water tight, I think that makes it less durable Soft touch fabrics: inside coat at upper neck, and back around collar reduce fabric friction Pockets: enough inside the jacket to carry essentials Cons: Size: on the smaller size. Again, designed for active mountain pursuits where u generate body heat thru activity and base layer, mid jacket, and shell are enough. That said, at 6’ & 174lbs, medium was just perfect, add another bulky layer, and it’s too tight. Go to a large, too big. It could use with about 5% more size volume Pockets: outside pockets on both sides could be taller to accommodate skins. Not necessary, added bonus would be ticket pocket Sleeve cuff: wider for over glove. Really too narrow for a decent powder glove to go under the sleeve cuff, even when I tried the large, was still to small. Needs another 3/4” taper sleeve wider Recco: how does it not include? Ok, to summarize: this is not a resort jacket, get a heavier stretch shell jacket that includes features missing from the “cons” list. But if you already have that perfect resort shell, want a back-country, minimalist, lighter weight/waterproof/durable shell. This is the one! Non stretch fabric IMO is better at dealing with heavy wet snow or rain when weather gets bad, never “wets-out” and breaths better.

Poor quality.

Underarm zippers failed at most important time needed: top of Rainier Mt with 40MPH wind. Poor quality. I contacted warranty but they refused to repair saying this is due to natural fabric breakdown which they do not cover.

Excellent All Rounder

First, I am 6'0" and 225lbs, I purchased the XL and it fits me very well. I have been using Mountain Hardware products for 20 years and they continue to produce solid products. I use this jacket on the ski slope (resort skiing and side country) and around town. I have about 15 days on this jacket on the hill so far. Pros: Fit, warmth, dry, durable, good venting, hood works over my helmet, placement of chest and inside pockets. Cons: wrist diameter a little small to pull over even a short glove, handwarmer pocket placement a little far back. Overall a great product, I would buy it again for what I use it for

Love this thing

I got this at the end of last ski season (2020) and have had it now through another full season on the mountain and in the PNW winter/rainy season. I wear it skiing, mountaineering, and around town (mine is a past design and just grey). Have absolutely no real complaints. Note 1: may need to size up.. on a summit it was a little annoying getting the puffy underneath, but it's a 700fill so depends what you're wearing. Note 2: there's no side pockets, which, when being used as intended, makes no difference and its great not dealing with side zips and stuff with a pack on. But when I wear it for walking the dog during a 5 day stretch of rain I do forget they're not there. Pockets, vents, hood, everything about this has been made to perform and it does it well. Favorite feature is a little elastic piece on the front of the hood to keep it covering your hat or helmet and it's just the little consideration that keeps me coming back to feeling lucky I own this thing.

Wonderful shell

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

M

Height:

5' 6"

Weight:

155

I purchased this shell based upon the numerous external pockets and the pit zips. It's lightweight and very functional. The side hand pockets seem a bit high on the coat but they're large and have accessible zippers. The dual chest pockets are perfect for phone/gps and smaller items. The pit zips are large and really open up the coat. I use the jacket as a shell over the Mountain Hardware Phantom down jacket and it fits me well. The one exception is that it's a bit tight under the armpits, though opening the pit zips a bit creates liberty here. The jacket looks great and holds up in heavy winds. Finally, the adjustable hood works will both caps and helmets.

Great Product

Absolutely met my expectations. This is a great product. Robust in deep wood and well designed for all moves required in mountaineering and outback skiing. Not the smallest to pack but pick the Pack lite for this if this is a key feature for you. As indicated in the description, sizing is on the small side. So if you are the limit of a size and wish to put multiple layers underneath the Jacket, I recommend you chose the bigger size

Great Rain Jacket/Order a size up

I’m 6’ 165lbs and found that while I’m usually a medium, I had to order a large. Besides that it seems to be super waterproof and looks like it will last the test of time on the trail.

Solid Jacket

Exactly what I needed for the back country. Love the colour too. 6'3" with long arms and 180lbs, large was the right size.