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Mountain Hardwear Dado Jacket

Men's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: **** by 9 reviews.

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You don't have to choose between staying warm or staying dry - Mountain Hardwear's waterproof, breathable, PrimaLoft-insulated Dado Jacket does it all with one sleek-looking shell design. This jacket is designed for long days of play on the ski slopes, the PrimaLoft insulation keeps you warm, and waterproof, breathable Conduit shell ensures dry, sweat-free comfort while 8 specialized pockets and a ski pass holder at the hem give you a plethora of stowage options. Specifications based on size Large.

Features:

  • Block unwanted powder and wind with the removable, adjustable stretch powder skirt, 1-handed drawcords at the hood, waist, and hem and molded Velcro cuff tabs
  • Cool down when you need to by opening the superlight, welded, water-resistant pit zips
  • Never get left searching for your ski pass - 1 drop down season pass holder and lift ticket ring on hem
  • Protect yourself from precip in the waterproof, breathable Conduit shell that has a tough, abrasion-resistant ripstop nylon surface coated with DWR for added weather protection
  • Shun unexpected snowfall with the zip-off Ergo hood with an extra durable laminated brimQ mesh glove and goggle pocket, 1 interior MP3 pocket with an earpiece cord exit, 2 fleece-lined hand pockets, 1 interior water bottle pocket, 1 chest pocket, and 1 sleeve pocket
  • Stay warm with PrimaLoft One insulation that's lightweight, compressible, and continues to insulate even when wet

Sierra Trading Post

Designed for snowsport athletes, the Mountain Hardwear Dado jacket comes fully loaded with a waterproof breathable shell, warm PrimaLoft insulation and multiple functional features.

Features:

  • Care: Machine wash/dry
  • Fabric: Nylon shell and lining
  • Fleece collar for added comfort
  • Insulation: Polyester
  • Interior pockets for MP3 player and goggles
  • Length: 28"
  • PrimaLoft insulation warms like down but insulates better in wet conditions
  • Removable hood with laminated brim
  • Removable powder skirt
  • Right zipper pull
  • Waterproof nylon shell
  • Weight: 2 lb. 8 oz.
  • Welded full-zip front
  • Welded zip hand pockets, pit zips and chest security pocket
Breathable Rating:Not specified
Core Venting:Underarm zip vents
Country Of Origin:China
Hood:Yes, removable
Insulation:PrimaLoft One
Liner fabric:100% nylon
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:100% Nylon
Pockets:[External] 2 hand, 1 chest, 1 sleeve; [Internal] 1 water bottle, 1 zip, 1 mesh goggle, 1 MP3
Powder Skirt:Yes, removable
Recommended Use:Skiing, snowboarding
Seam Taped:No
Shell fabric:100% nylon
Waterproof Rating:Not specified
Waterproofing:synthetic laminate
Weight:2lb 6oz (1104g)
Zip-in Compatibility:No

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

SizeColor
Yellow
Yellow
Cypress / North Sea
Cypress / North Sea
North Sea
North Sea
Small149.98153.97 
Medium152.96  
Large149.98152.96  
Extra Large149.98152.96 149.98
Extra Extra Large 153.97149.98

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  •     - Sierra Trading Post
  •     - Mountain Gear

Mountain Hardwear Dado Jacket Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****4
****3
***1
**1
*0
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Positive Reviews:

Great ski / board coat!

Rating:****
Pro's - This is designed for winter sports, with a lot of great pockets, underarm venting,a flip down pass holder, is warm, light & highly weather resistant. I like the smooth lining, its easy to slip on and won't bind up when layered up. The hood fits well with or without a helmet on, just snug it up with the well designed single pull. I have tried a lot of jackets and this compares with the best out there. Con's- well to be perfect for me, I would add mesh covering on the pit zips, a cinch on the collar to use when you zip off the hood. I also like inside wrist gaiters that I have seen on some other M.H coats. Also the fabric is not stiff, but this coat made with M.H. Sycro soft shell material would be even better.
Montanaski&sail at Sierra Trading Post on 10/09/2009

Dado recommended

Rating:*****
i just got back from Jay Peak VT. the Dado worked great, the temps 43 base 30 summit. i was warm all day with only a light base layer. rain and snow throughout day and i was dry. the jacket even kept the wind out on the famous flyer quad! lots of pockets, even had room for a video cam in an internal pocket. snow skirt kept the slush out during falls. i think i am going to buy a second one!
jpgjeep9100134305 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 04/06/2009

Another Mountain Hardwear Great Jacket

Rating:*****
Most MH jackets that I buy are used for early morning conditioning work. This jacket will be used for causal wear. I have no doubt it could hold up most extreme conditions that I may encounter; however, jacket will be my going out on the town coat. I have at least four other MH jackets (soft/hard shell) and this jacket is very much on par with those as well. Buy the jacket.
Jambenlam at Sierra Trading Post on 10/19/2009

talk about buzzes and whistles!!!

Rating:*****
Haven't got to take it skiing yet but has been great in the 18 inches of snow that we got on my birthday, the day I got the coat, and the day after.
BHFS300 at Sierra Trading Post on 10/30/2009

Nice jacket , over all

Rating:****
Desinged for ski & snow boarding, lots of pockets, pass holder, zip off hood & snow skirt, so it works ok for casual as well.
skiier at Sierra Trading Post on 10/21/2009

Solid Powder Jacket!!

Rating:****
Probably should be a bit larger to accommodate under shell layering, but Mountain Hardware says that is not necessary with the Primaloft insulation.
Steve at Sierra Trading Post on 11/02/2009

A serious active winter coat

Rating:*****
A serious active winter coat of the best quality.
Rocky at Sierra Trading Post on 09/15/2009

Negative Reviews:

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Rating:**
[...] I didn't keep the jacket but did try it on and examine it. Essentially it's a fleece zipped into a shell. I suppose that is insulation but you can do that with any shell so this one is nothing special. There are much better shells out there and you can achieve the same insulation with any combination of layers -- including your own fleece.
Disappointed Sierra Customer at Sierra Trading Post on 10/13/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Nice features, craftsmanship less than expected

Rating:***
I bought the MH Dado jacket because I wanted an insulated waterproof jacket with technical features for a reasonable (i.e. non-Arcteryx level) price. I was initially pleased, but after wearing it for only 4 days of moderately aggressive in-bounds skiing, the stitching on the chin guard started fraying and the stitching on the zippers began to unravel. I ordered a replacement (Backcountry was fantastic in handling this), and I noticed that some of the stitching in those same places was a little frayed to begin with, even before being used. I emailed the manufacturer to see if others had reported similar defects, and they said no. Backcountry also indicated that no one else had reported problems. I subsequently saw this jacket in a retail store, and again noted that the stitching on the zippers in particular had a frayed, unfinished sort of look. This is how my original jacket started out before unraveling with more use. While none of the flaws noted are fatal, the overall craftsmanship is less than expected for a $270 jacket from MH. I subsequently found the now-discontinued MH Torque jacket for 50% off on another website. It has essentially all the same features, with a few exceptions: hood not insulated, different color schemes, storm-closure on front zipper, and slightly different detailing, including different zipper materials. The craftsmanship appears better. I can recommend the Dado jacket only with hesitation. The features are nice, and the jacket is warm but breathable for snowsports. The specs suggest that the seams are not taped, but they feel taped to me and a person at another store thought so as well; you'll have to be the judge (an email to MH about his issue was unanswered). The only difference between this and the Mortise is that the Mortise has fleece in the body, and primaloft in the sleeves, whereas this is primaloft throughout. I recommend Backcountry wholeheartedly; they have been very helpful throughout this process.
tba2709735 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 02/16/2009