Mountain Hardwear Ethereal FTX Parka
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Reviewed by 12 Trailspace users
Description
The Ethereal FTX Parka is a hard shell jacket made by Mountain Hardwear. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 12 user reviews.
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From US Outdoor Store:
"Features:FTX Ultra reinforcementsUpdated ergo hoodSimplex Zip constructionExtra-long pit zipsTwo-way front zipperInterior access zippersNapoleon pocketOne-handed hood, waist, and hem drawcordsTwo interior water bottle pocketsArticulated sleevesFleece-lined chin guardChest-high front pocketsWelded waist cord with powder skirtZip sleeve pocketFabric: - Shell: Ethereal/FTX Ultra - Laminate: 3-layer Gore-Tex XCRUsage: Alpine Climbing/Backcountry Snowsports"
User Reviews
Men's Ethereal FTX Parka
Reviewed by krahder, Dec 05, 2006
"Excellent general purpose backpacking/alpine climbing Gore-tex shell. Very tough, three-layer Gore-tex, excellent hood, no-nonsense design, generously cut for layering. Cannot think of a downside. I wore mine backpacking at Mt Rainier, on fire lookout duty in the Cascades, around town, and working as a journalist in the former USSR."
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Men's Ethereal FTX Parka
Reviewed by Olivier Canon, Feb 02, 2005
"Best parka ever made (my second one in red) at an advantageous price and mint! Thank you E-bay USA. Use it everywhere. It is strong, underarm zips aeration, ergo hood with visor, plenty pockets whom two sides breast, parallel to the aeration one. Reinforced shoulders. Mountain Hardwear shouldn't have stopped the production for it is excellent!"
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Ethereal FTX Parka
Reviewed by Nahachagii, Dec 29, 2003
"Love this jacket. I have had many parkas, shells, etc. in the past, and all of them ended up leaking, losing their waterproof ability, and just wearing out. When I saw the Ethereal FTX (apricot) on Mountain Hardwear's hanger, I just knew this was the jacket for me."
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Men's Ethereal FTX Parka
Reviewed by Pat Sheehan, Dec 06, 2003
"For the price I got this jacket for it was a steal. Whoever sold it to me on ebay either stole it themselves or just forgot how much it's worth because it was new with tags. This jacket is virtually indestructable. I've been on numerous mountain climbing and boundary waters trips and there isn't a tree or rock around that could rip, tear or even scratch it."
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Men's Ethereal FTX Parka
Reviewed by Luc, Jan 10, 2003
"I just sent in my second Ethereal Parka because of leakage on arms and shoulders. The first time it was replaced immediately, now they sended it to Gore to test it.
The first time I have to wait six weeks. This time I'm still waiting for results."
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Ethereal FTX Parka (Parka)
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jun 18, 2001
"Great overall jacket and at half price it was a steal. Pit zips are long and extend almost to the waist. Very breathable and quiet for a 3-Ply shell. I bought mine at an end of the season sale so I haven't really put it through all the ropes yet."
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Ethereal FTX Parka
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jan 20, 2000
"I cannot say enough about Mountain Hardwear. I bought a lesser-featured Mountain Hardwear jacket a couple years ago. After a year or so I had a few minor problems with it. Well, Mountain Hardwear thought differently, and after I mailed them my jacket, they mailed me a new Ethereal."
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Men's Ethereal FTX Parka
Reviewed by Eric Nellson, Dec 04, 1999
"Very tough Gore. Wore it through a hard three-day rain bushwhacking and it kept me dry and toasty (I have the same pants shell). Well engineered and lots of adjustment for fit.
Not cheap. But it looks like it will last a lonnnnng time."
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Men's Ethereal FTX Parka
Reviewed by Bill W, Sep 27, 1999
"Lets face it, I am a gear addict. I read all the reviews I can find on the internet. I read all the magazines. I talk to anybody that will talk to me about their gear. I go to REI and Adventure 16 to check every piece of gear they have. I love researching gear! After an exhustive review of gore-tex parkas."
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Men's Ethereal FTX Parka
Reviewed by Ryan, Feb 25, 1999
"Well, I got this jacket for free, actually, from a doctors' clinic in Vail. I would definitely be inclined to buy Mountain Hardwear in my next purchase.
As cool as you might think you are in your TNF jacket looking like an Everest climber, the Mountain Hardwear parka far surpasses anything that TNF makes."
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Men's Ethereal FTX Parka
Reviewed by Charles Ince, Mar 16, 1998
"This jacket is very erogonomic and durable. I have used this jacket for skiing, snowshoeing, backpacking, and sailing.
With many options this shell has abundant hook and loop mechanisms for quick cinching of loose material when you are not layering."
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Ethereal FTX Parka
Reviewed by BEL, Feb 26, 1998
"I recieved several e-mails regarding my review of w/s jacket,pants and vest. The return e-mail address' were missing, so i will post response here and hope it reaches those concerned.
Windstopper fleece is very warm with no shell and a light base layer it is waterproof but when expecting precip I always opt for gore-tex shell."
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