Mountain Hardwear

Stretch Ozonic Insulated Jacket - Men's

Great coat for walking the dog

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Large

Height:

5' 7"

Weight:

190

I have many climbing coats, both insulated and shell jackets, what I didn't have was a waterproof insulated coat that I use more for urban wear. I doubt I will ever use this coat other than walking the dog during the colder, wetter weather around here. I have gotten caught in some real downpours and the majority of my dog walking coats, which are down lightweight jackets, get absolutely wetted out through body and the arms adding a shell is just having two coats hanging up to dry. I would recommend this jacket for someone who is looking for a one jacket winter coat, where it doesn't get super cold, for the PNW, it is a perfect amount of insulation, the waterproofness dealing with the precipitation we get. It is a nice jacket and for this price.. You really won't be disappointed in what you get.

Dry & warm

Works great! I'm in the Pacific Northwest where weather can change in an instant, always expecting rain. I feel very prepared & warm with my stretch ozonic insulated jacket.

Great coat

Purchased jacket a month ago - great fit and super light: very warm. Looking to buy a second one

Exactly what I was looking for in a waterproof insulated coat.

I bought this last week to replace a Columbia outdry jacket that couldn't be repaired. I wanted something waterproof and insulated. I have a stretch ozonic summer jacket that I like. I gave it a try tonight on the dog walk with a t-shirt and amedium fleece under it. Temperature was minus 8 C (16F) with the wind chill, and light snow. I was walking at a good pace and stayed comfortable. I wouldn't wanted to be stationary for long at these Temps. Overall, just what I was looking for.

Great jacket!

Fantastic jacket! It keeps me warm and dry on cooler rainy days.

Better than I could have expected

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

Large

Height:

6' 2"

Weight:

200

I was looking for a non-bulky, waterproof, mid-weight winter coat. Bought this based on some very positive reviews, as well as my experience with Mountain Hardwear in the past. The positives - It looks fantastic. The color really pops, and the fit is like it was tailored for me. I've got reasonably wide shoulders and longish arms, and this thing is cut perfectly for that. I can wear it with a light shirt underneath, or layer a sweater...Either way, it fits comfortably. The exterior shell is supple. Doesn't feel like heavy Gore Tex (because it isn't). The inside and exterior pockets are perfectly sized. Easy to stash gloves and a hat in them. Nice touch having key tethers in the side pockets. On a 30-degree hike while it was actively snowing, I had to unzip the pit vents and the front of the jacket....It's deceptively warm. I'd wager with the proper layer(s) underneath, this would be perfectly acceptable for casual wear down to about 30 with a stiff wind. The negatives - The main zipper is small. It really should be bigger than the pocket zips. It's also bulky enough that it won't pack down small. If you're doing a multi-day hike and space is limited, this may be a bit problematic. The twist - After having worn it a few days, my girlfriend saw it, liked it, but said, "it's got holes in the front". Sure enough, there were what looked like abrasion holes on the left side front. I called Backcountry, explained what we'd seen, and was immediately told they'd exchange it. Literally the next day, a replacement jacket showed up. The bottom line - I love this jacket, and I'm once again impressed with Backcountry. I strongly recommend this jacket.

My go to jacket

Love everything about this jacket. Fit is good and very comfortable and super warm.

Is Gewd

Waterproof, warm without being bulky, and extremely tough considering how light it is. I’ve found Mountain Hardware hoods to be inconsistent, and usually running to small. The hood on this jacket is a great fit. I’ve put this jacket through some serious testing and it’s yet to rip anywhere.. pretty tough, especially considering how light it is. Only complaint is that it’s not long enough - barely goes below my belt.

Almost a winter coat

Heavier than I expected—it’s almost a winter out of-season coat. It’s probably too much for summer. Sheds water well and moves well.

I like it

It's a great fit and a good quality jacket although I do not think it's rainproof as much as they say it is