Description The strategically-placed, abrasion-resistant FTX reinforcements make this Ethereal the one to choose when you confront demanding ice, alpine, and/or mixed routes. And because it's made of waterproof, ...
Summary: Best jacket I have ever owned. A bit pricy perhaps but you really get what you pay for.
As mentioned below, the jacket features large pockets, 2 waterbottle holders and 2 napoleon-pockets. Long pit zips open easily and al cords and zips can be operated with one hand.
The hood is also worth mentioning: large enough to fit a helmet, but easily adjusted to fit tightly around your head and move with it. Again you adjust it with one hand.
I like the fact that there are no double layes of Gore-Tex anywhere and an effort was obviously made to minimize the amount of seams. Welded waistcord is cool.
The fit is 'technical'. Longs sleeves, with a countoured fit. A first it feels a bit bulky, but this jacket was clearly made to move in. The fabric is very supple, making it comfortable to wear.
I've used my Ethereal for climbing in the Swiss Alps and snowboarding and it performed beyond my expectations at all times.
Go buy one!
Customer Service: Excellent! My jacket started leaking on the back after 2 years, and was replaced for free with a new one within 3 weeks. I even got to chose the colour! ''Garnet'' is a seriously pretty colour :-) (b
Summary: Just got my FTX Mithril and it is absolutley amazing. I haven't had a chance to use it yet but had to write something about it. I previously had a North Face Kichatna which i bought after jumping on the North Face bandwagon. After seeing and just trying on the Mithril I can say that north face compared to Mtn. Hardwear makes crap. The Kichatna is stiff, uncomfortable and doesn't move with you(ven after washing it) which is what I was told to expect with a 3 ply jacket but Mtn. Hardwear has broken that stereotype. The Mithril is very soft and comfortable for a 3 ply jacket making moving in it very easy, the jacket does not get in my way at all as is not the case with the kichatna. I can tell my just looking at it that the reinforcements and the hood are of a much higher quality. Combine all of this with more pockets and a much better fit and Mtn. Hardwear is in a class all by itself, a class very far away and above North Face. I haven't had a chance to use Arc Tyrex or jackets from other companies and I am sure they are very good. I am moslty going to use the jacket fro sking so I will write more after I put it through it's paces. Go with Mtn. Hardwear. even thought they are expensive you get what you pay for( if you look hard enough online you should be able to find a good deal, even in the middle of the winter)
Similar Products Used: North Face Kichatna, Mtn. Light
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Summary: one of the best pieces of kit i own. had it for a few months, got a great deal at 'end of season'sale. very well thought out design, very light and breathable. i've used it several times during heavy rainstorms, didn't get me very hot, ventilated well, no sweating, even in the summer. i'm dying to try it out in the winter. the part i thought was real good was how the rear of the jacket is a bit longer, long enough to cover my rear, providing good overlap with pants/bib, making my butt very dry and comfy when i have to sit on snow. the xcr fabric is definitely worth the X-tra Cash Required
Customer Service: i sent them an e-mail, to ask a question about their tents, and they sent me a few stickers. i thought that was a nice touch
Summary: I bought this jacketat full price. Without any regret. as its brannd name, it's really a tool rather than sommething fashionable.I really like the big Napoléon poche inside for the water bottle or what ever. if the social considération (fashion,statu)is important for you, Arcteryx maybe better with the big label "made in Canada" and all the marketing with. But if you want the best tool for active use, with the best quality. This MTH is just the only choice.
I wuld give 6 stars.
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Reviewed by: Chris(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from San Francisco
Summary: This is the best shell, period. It's a bit on the expensive side, but an incredible jacket. It fits like a glove and has plenty of pockets. The 2 water bottle pockets are great. this is the only jacket that I could find that had both pit zips and chest vents. The hood can be cinched down to a great fit. It is very lightweight and very packable. There are also a number of nice little touches such as the velco tabs when the cuffs are open. If you're outside in the wet, you won't be disappointed in this jacket.
Similar Products Used: Many TNF jackets MH Exposure II jacket
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