Mountain Hardwear Men's Drystein Jacket

Very nice jacket
April 04, 2012

This is a great jacket. The new DryQElite is amazing- It breathes better than any jacket I own. Since having this jacket I have not had to use any other jacket for rain or snow or anything in between. Its just that good. I'm in Colorado so I have used this so far in the mountains in snow, and rain. And around town on my bike and it just is awesome. Order a size up- I am 5'11 175, athletic -and the medium is just too tight in the shoulders- it looks amazing but the large fits better and allows me to layer with it. I am so impressed with the jacket I bought one for my girl friend also.

A Worth Jacket
March 28, 2012

I just picked this jacket up and can't wait to test it out. I am 177cm and 70kg, got the medium. The jacket is a bit thin when I wear a P300 fleece. I hope the new Dry.Q Elite technology is truly, and very noticeably, breathable.

It is comfortable!
March 27, 2012

It is the jacket which I am light, and is really comfortable. It is not stuffy even if I sweat. It is the best jacket in the humid country such as Japan!

Drystein Jacket
March 23, 2012

I recently received the Drystein Jacket from Altrec and have to say that it is an awesome product. The material is fully waterproof, but breathes like any high end jacket should. I have owned other MH jackets in the past, from Conduit to other shells, and the new DryQ is definitely a step up. I am happy to pay for a product besides GoreTex. In addition, MH knows how to create an athletic fit and the sizing is just right. I am 5' 10" with a trim build and the Medium fits perfectly. Sleeves are just right (34"), but the bottom portion of the jacket could sit a little lower. I also like the pit areas on this jacket. Rather than using pit zips, the fabric is designed to breathe, which makes it good for backpacking. As with most MH jackets, my only gripe is the hood. Unless you have a helmet on, you will be swimming in it.

Awesome Piece of Gear
March 17, 2012

Great Jacket, I've taken this bad boy out in a few storms that would put any shell to the test. It has kept me completely dry and breathes well. It has the same quality as any 3 layer gore-tex but with competitive pricing; especially if you can find it on sale. My only gripe is that if wearing the hood without a helmet, it feels a little awkward and bulky, also hard to cinch down. If a strong gust blows into your face it kind of acts like a sail and balloons up. It fits well but I have the same recommendation as everybody else; order a size larger than you would normally wear especially if you intend on layering. It has a very snug fit. I'm 5'9" 150 lbs usually order a small but went with a medium which fits perfect and allows enough room for light layering.

Awesome
February 29, 2012

Great jacket! Keeps you warm and let's you breathe. One of the nice things about this is the great colors and detail fron the zippers to the logo. Will buy again!

Nice jacket, tight fit
February 21, 2012

I really had high hopes for this jacket. I purchased it as a replacement for my old MH jacket that I loved. I'm all for a snug fit and hate bulky jackets, but there was absolutely no room for even a thin fleece layer underneath without feeling cramped. If I was hiking or climbing I probably wouldn't need much of an underlayer, but I think a little more room would go a long way. Aside from that, it's classic MH quality.

Drystein
February 12, 2012

Love the look and cut of the jacket as well as the mix of materials. The athletic fit is nice, room for a bit of layering but not so much fabric that you feel like your wearing a sail. I am 6'4" and the XL is perfect. I had two concerns when purchasing. -One, the waterproofing - After a month of wet winter use I am very happy with the Dry Q technology, I feel like it was money well spent. -Two, the hood - The hood was designed for use with a helmet, which I don't use. My concern was that I would be swimming in the hood and it would be a pain to manage. I was happy with how efficiently the Drystein's 2 cinching chords pulled the hood down to size, the fit on my head is snug and it turns nicely with my head. I am very happy with this jacket.