Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket

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The Synchro Jacket is a soft shell jacket made by Mountain Hardwear. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 14 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"The lightly insulated Mountain Hardwear Synchro soft shell is windproof, waterproof, and very breathable. Its weather-protective properties allow the Syncrho to be worn either alone or over insulating layers. Constructed of Synchro SBT AXF - 100% nylon, 40 denier, twist textured yarn interlaced in a twill construction. Durable, abrasion resistant face with mechanical stretch. 3-layer Conduit Softshell laminate with high waterproofness and breathability. Backed with a high-loft, super brushed tricot. Enhanced DWR treatment will last up to 100 home launderings. Exterior-taped, water-resistant seams. Welded hand pockets with water-resistant zips. Interior zip pocket. Drawcord at neck. One-handed hem drawcords. Avg. length 27". Avg. wt. 1 lb. 4 oz."

From Backcountry.com:
"The Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket is a sick-looking 3-layer, waterproof softshell. That's right, a softshell that's waterproof, not just water-resistant. How so? The Syncrho features a waterproof laminate, taped seams and watertight, welded pocket zippers. Mountain Hardwear sandwiched a waterproof Conduit laminate between a durable, stretch-woven exterior and a soft, microfleece interior to make Conduit softshell. Then they taped the exterior seams with stretchy TufTape, making them impermeable to water to keep you bone dry. This 3-layer softshell is as waterproof as traditional Gore-Tex jackets-but more sleek, pliable, and abrasion resistant. Finer details include raised hand pockets that you can access with a harness on, the ever handy Napoleon pocket, and one-hand hem and neck drawcords."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket is superior weather resistance in a sleek, technical package. Conduit™ Soft Shell laminate holds wind and water on the outside and warmth on the inside. Weather protective exterior taping and a fleece inner deliver performance and style. Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket Features (2009): New design New tape Exterior-taped, water-resistant seams Welded hand pockets with water-resistant zips Interior zip pocket Drawcord at neck One-handed hem drawcords Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket Features (2008): Exterior taped, water-resistant seams Drawcord at neck Welded hand pockets with water-resistant zips Welded arm pocket with water-resistant zip Interior zip pocket One-handed hem cords Materials (2009): Bodyl: Synchro SBT AXF™ (50% nylon, 50% polyester) Laminate: Conduit™ Softshell Materials (2008): Bodyl: Synchro Softshell) Laminate: Conduit™ Weight:"

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Mountain Hardwear Men's Synchro Jacket (Spring 2009) Avg. Weight: 1 lb. 4 oz.; 557 g. (size large)Center Back Length: 27in.Usage: Ice; Alpine Climbing; Snowsports Fabric: Body: Synchro SBT Laminate: Conduit Softshell Features: Drawcord at neck Exterior taped, water-resistant seams One handed hem drawcords Welded arm pocket with water-resistant zip Welded chest pocket with water-resistant zip Welded hand pockets with water-resistant zips"

User Reviews

Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by dicktodd, Sep 22, 2009

"i waited 2 get this sucker on sale and glad i did. very waterproof jacket love the color and fit. it's a lightweight jacket so im not xpecting much in freezing snow storm but in temps in the 40 with a light fleece pullover underneath id say im pretty good."

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Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by Jim Wells, Apr 27, 2009

"For three years I've been looking for a replacement for a throughly worn-out Marmot 'Magic Shirt' that was the first breathable softshell with all the usual great Marmot features, and it was a nice electric blue. I've found the Marmots of the current design are either too short in back or in the arms (I'm 6'4", 200 lbs."

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Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by David Smith, Feb 16, 2009

"I bought this jacket for my boyfriend last Christmas. He back country skis in WP, CO. It's a beautifully designed jacket, with extremely durable material and a great look. My boyfriend didn't want a hood - and this works so well because of the drawstring that tightens around the neck - it completely keeps out the wind."

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Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by friend, Aug 08, 2008

"This is my all around jacket. Lightweight- waterproof-hooded-warm but many vents- great pockets to carry goodies- fantastic zippers. I liked it so much I bought two for my spouse (one hooded- one without on sale for $90!!).

Folds up and fits in small spaces so no bulk- fits very well- blocks wind well but still have my under layers if needed."

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Women's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by alex_sn0, Mar 23, 2008

"Recently purchased the Women's Synchro because I have been looking for a decent softshell (but as a grad student been hesitant to pay $200) and a local store had a 50% off sale on it. I just couldn't pass that up.

I wore it running this morning, it was chilly outside (around 32 degrees), and it kept me nice and toasty - I was sweating but never would have known it, the material wicks away moisture and "breathes" well."

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Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by DtEW, Sep 27, 2007

"This is a follow-up to a prior review for the same item. The 3-star rating is intended to offset the prior 5-star rating down to an average of 4-stars.

I'm downgrading my review of the Synchro because I'm noticing that the face fabric is not as durable as I would like."

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Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by Stogie, Jul 18, 2007

"This is my go-to jacket. It is waterproof, breathable, flexible, windproof, and able to leap tall buildings. I've worn this jacket; rock climbing, ice climbing, kayaking, backpacking, hiking, camping, mountaineering, skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, as well as to a wake, a funeral and a wedding. Versatile and has never let me down."

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Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by Bob Digital, Jul 12, 2007

"Fantastic stylish soft shell! I bought this jacket on ebay, they guy only used it once and didn't fit him right. Fits me perfectly. I used it up at 10,000 feet in the Sierra's just out of Lone Pine, CA, it performed superbly! It has huge venting zips on the front that work great when hiking."

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Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by DtEW, Jan 24, 2007

"For on-piste skiing, The Mountain Hardwear Synchro jacket is the best shell that I have ever used. I also own the North Face Mountain Light (2-layer Gore-Tex, circa '90s) and Paclite (Gore-Tex Paclite) shell jackets, and a few DWR-coated "water-repellent" shell jackets."

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Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by ROMADOZ, Nov 20, 2006

"Got mine on sale from REI. Not as warm as I would like, should have gone with the REI One Jacket, but oh well. Not bad overall. Kept me dry so far, and is plenty warm with a wicking under layer."

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Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by Pontus A, Oct 30, 2006

"Have had the Synchro Jacket for one week. . . and also the Synchro Trousers. Have worked well. . . until today.

Today, here in Gothenburg/Sweden, it started to rain. I was biking home from an indoor climbing session. Have 10 km to my home and it normally takes 25 minutes."

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Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by Alvin C. Crain, Aug 07, 2006

Pros: lightweight, waterproof, windproof, stylish, dries quickly, adjustable, absolutely love the jacket.

Cons: you still need a rain jacket if any significant rain showers. I would have been better served buying one with a hood, the neck drawstring gives you a choking sensation when cinching the neck cord, and it's really not that warm, but it works great for what I'm using it for.

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Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by DLF, Jan 31, 2006

"This is probably the most stylish jacket you can get with waterproof/breathable softshell material. Gore-Tex softshell jackets look like crap next to this thing, which has all its zippers/seams welded/taped and cinch pulls in both pockets and for the 3-position lined collar."

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Men's Synchro Jacket
Reviewed by wscii, Jan 26, 2006

"This is the most versatile jacket I've ever worn. It IS waterproof, wicks very well, is very tear-resistant, moves with you beautifully, and blocks wind. With a wicking T-shirt and a light fleece underneath, I've kept it on while huffing uphill in the trees, walking across windswept, sub-zero ridges, and then climbing wet ice all on the same trip with no clothing changes, just some zipping and unzipping."

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Buy Online We found the Synchro Jacket at 11 online stores:

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Backcountry.com 4 purchase options:	Synchro Jacket - Women's	$56.99	Buy Now
	Synchro Softshell Jacket - Men's	$94.98	Buy Now
	Synchro Softshell Jacket - Men's	$155.96	Buy Now
	Synchro Softshell Jacket - Women's	$155.96	Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community 2 purchase options:	Synchro Jacket - Women's	$108.95	Buy Now
Oregon Mountain Community 2 purchase options:	Synchro Jacket - Men's	$124.95	Buy Now

Moosejaw 4 purchase options:	Men's Synchro Jacket	$119.99	Buy Now
	Women's Synchro Jacket	$149.99	Buy Now
	Men's Synchro Jacket	$195.00	Buy Now
	Women's Synchro Jacket	$195.00	Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors 4 purchase options:	Men's Synchro Jacket	$120.50	Buy Now
	Women's Synchro Jacket	$132.89	Buy Now
	Men's Synchro Jacket	$194.95	Buy Now
	Women's Synchro Jacket	$194.95	Buy Now

CampSaver.com 2 purchase options:	Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Mens	$114.00	Buy Now
CampSaver.com 2 purchase options:	Mountain Hardwear Synchro Jacket - Womens	$194.95	Buy Now

REI

Synchro Jacket - Men's

$195.00

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Backcountry Outlet 3 purchase options:	Synchro Jacket - Women's	$56.99	Buy Now
	Synchro Jacket - Women's	$65.99	Buy Now
	Synchro Softshell Jacket - Men's	$94.98	Buy Now