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Mountain Hardwear Vinson Jacket

Men's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: ***** by 12 reviews.

Mountain Gear

Fly down the slopes with quick efficiency in the the fully insulated, yet supple, 4-way stretch Vinson Jacket from Mountain Hardwear. Glide through powder with your full range of motion in articulated sleeves and TufStretch fabric that has a hint of elastane for a stretch fit while you enjoy the down-like warmth and compressibility of PrimaLoft One insulation that keeps you warm even when damp. Specifications based on size Large.

Features:

  • Air out on the chair lift by adjusting the Simplex pit zips and front-zip that features a micro-chamois-lined collar and chin guard
  • Block out unwanted powder and wind gusts by tightening the easy 1-handed hood, waist, and hem drawcords and adjusting the molded Velcro cuff tabs
  • Move freely and unrestricted with articulated sleeves that give you an athletic-moving edge
  • Protect from storms by attaching the removable, adjustable, stretch powder skirt and pulling up the attached hood that sheds sleet and snow with an extra durable laminated brim
  • Slide into the down-like warmth of high-loft PrimaLoft One synthetic insulation that's lightweight and compressible, while still warm and insulating when wet
  • Stow your mitts and eyewear in the interior mesh glove and goggle pocket, carry tickets and season passes in the drop down season pass holder and on the lift ticket ring at hem, while you keep your media player in the interior MP3 pocket that has an earpiece cord exit
  • Twist and bend as you carve crud with TufStretch fabric, a combination of nylon and polyester with a touch of elastane for 4-way stretch and a moisture-shedding DWR finish
  • Warm your hands the fleece-lined hand pockets, store goodies inside the chest and sleeve pockets, and carry a little extra H2O in the interior water bottle pocket

Altrec Outlet

Built with a tightwoven, 4-way stretch, water resistant face fabric, the Mountain Hardwear Vinson Jacket for Men is insulated with PrimaLoft® One and ideal for those chilly, bluebird powder days. Sleek styling, and equipped with all the features of a ski and snowboarding jacket, the Vinson will keep you warm and ripping all day long.

Features:

  • Articulated sleeves
  • Attached hood with extra beefy, laminated brim
  • Center back length: 29"Rlb 14oz/ 1.3kg
  • Drop-down season pass holder and Lift Ticket ring on hem
  • Fleece lined hand pockets
  • Interior MP3 pocket with earpiece cord exit & and zip chest pocket
  • Interior mesh glove and goggle pocket
  • Interior water bottle pocket & and zip sleeve pocket
  • Micro-chamois lined collar and chin guard
  • Molded Velcro cuff tabs
  • One handed hood, waist and hem drawcords
  • PrimaLoft One insulation
  • Removable, adjustable, stretch powder skirt
  • Simplex pitzips
  • TufStretch™ face fabric with Crystallized™ Print lining

This description was also provided by: Altrec

REI

Power up with this warm and rugged Vinson insulated jacket from Mountain Hardwear.

  • TuffStretch™ 4-way stretch shell offers a blend of stretch and rugged softness
  • PrimaLoft® One insulation mimics the physical and thermal properties of down to give you the warmth and dryness you need
  • Nylon taffeta lining wicks moisture away from your body and eases layering
  • Pit Zips are water resistant and offer great ventilation control
  • Articulated sleeves allow unrestricted movement; 1-hand-adjustable waist and hem drawcords seal out the cold
  • Ergo hood with 1-pull adjustability; beefy laminated brim ensures protection
  • Removable and adjustable stretch powder skirt seals out the snow and cold
  • Fleece-lined pockets warm your digits; chest pocket with water-resistant zipper stows small accessories securely
  • Internal media pocket with earbud cord exit; mesh glove, goggle and water bottle pockets stow accessories
  • Features drop-down pass holder and lift ticket ring on hem


SummitHut.com

The Vinson Jacket by Mountains Hardwear is ideal for bluebird powder days. Sleek, with full snow sport features and PrimaLoft insulation.

Features:

  • Articulated sleeves for ease of movement
  • Attached hood
  • Drop down season pass holder on hem
  • Insulated with synthetic Thermic Micro™
  • Interior MP3 pocket with earpiece cord exit
  • Interior water bottle pocket, interior zip pocket, and interior mesh glove and goggle pocket
  • Removable, adjustable, stretch powder skirt
  • Simplex pit zips for temperature control
  • TufStretch™ nylon-polyester shell has a touch of elastane so the jacket stretches with you instead of restricting your movement

O2GearShop.com (Fall 2009)

For powdery days. Sleek, with full snowsport features and PrimaLoft® insulation.

Features:

  • Attached hood
  • Body TufStretchTM
  • Center Back Length 29" / 74 cm"
  • Drop-down season pass holder and lift ticket ring
  • Insulation PrimaLoft® One
  • Interior MP3 pocket with earpiece cord exit
  • Interior pockets for gloves, goggles and water
  • One handed hood, waist and hem drawcords
  • Removable, adjustable, stretch powder skirt
  • Simplex pit zips
  • Subtle topo-print motif on inside of hood and sleeves
  • Usage Snowsports
  • Weight 2 lbs, 14 oz / 1304.00 g

Massey's Outfitters

Description

The Vinson and the Destiny, insulated soft shells, are perfect for bluebird powder days. Both have PrimaLoft One insulation, a
sleek cut with 4-way stretch and full snowsport features.

Features

  • Attached hood

  • Fleece lined hand pockets

  • Subtle topo-print motif on inside of hood and sleeves

  • Interior MP3 pocket with earpiece cord exit

  • Interior pockets for gloves, goggles and water

  • One handed hood, waist and hem drawcords

  • Removable, adjustable, stretch powder skirt

  • Drop-down season pass holder and lift ticket ring


Backcountry.com Outlet

You want a powder skirt in your jacket for days on the slopes, but you’d also love to remove the bulk when you wear that same insulated, stretchy jacket downtown. Mountain Hardwear made the Men’s Vinson Jacket with a removable powder skirt. The low-bulk PrimaLoft One insulation uses microfibers that mimic the thermal properties of down without creating that puffer-fish effect, while the outer TufStretch fabric provides four-way-stretch comfort.

This description was also provided by: Backcountry.com


Appalachain Outdoors

This men's jacket from Mountain Hardwear is perfect for bluebird powder days. Sleek, with full snowsport features and PrimaLoft® insulation.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Back length:29 inches
Breathable Rating:Not specified
Core Venting:No
Gender:Men's
Hood:Yes
Insulation:PrimaLoft One
Liner fabric:nylon
Lining:Nylon
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:58% Nylon, 31% polyester, 11% elastane 4-way stretch, DWR finish
Pockets:2 Fleece-lined hand, 1 zip sleeve, 1 chest, 1 interior mesh goggle, 1 interior water bottle, 1 drop-down pass holder on hem
Powder Skirt:Yes, removable
Recommended Use:Skiing
Seam Taped:No
Shell fabric:58% nylon / 31% polyester / 11% elastane
Type of insulation:PrimaLoft polyester fibers
Waterproof Rating:DWR finish
Weight:2lb 14oz (1304g)
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.

ColorSize
SmallMediumLargeExtra LargeExtra Extra Large
Cocobolo
Cocobolo
 180.00180.00180.00 
Otter
Otter
200.00224.95225.00179.99200.003 More...179.99200.003 More...200.00224.952 More...200.00224.95225.00
Cypress
Cypress
199.95200.003 More...200.00224.952 More...199.95200.004 More...200.00224.952 More...199.95200.002 More...
Black
Black
224.95224.95179.99200.003 More...179.99200.004 More...200.00224.953 More... 
North Sea
North Sea
109.97 180.00109.97180.00109.97
Sapphire
Sapphire
224.95224.95200.00224.953 More...200.00224.953 More...200.00224.953 More...200.00224.95224.95
Titanium
Titanium
109.97180.00 93.7993.79109.97109.97

Legend

  •     - O2GearShop.com (Fall 2009)
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Appalachain Outdoors
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Massey's Outfitters
  •     - REI
  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Altrec Outlet

Mountain Hardwear Vinson Jacket Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Great Ski/Everyday Jacket

Rating:*****

I bought this jacket for use as a lift service ski jacket, and for an everyday jacket for central NY winters. I liked having an insulated soft shell, as I was planning on using it on days cold enough where moisture wouldn't be an issue.

The softshell has worked wonderfully, keeping the wind and snow out, while not being excessively noisy. The primaloft insulation is nice and warm, working great with a midweight smartwool baselayer and maybe a light fleece in temps down into the single digits. The zippers are large and easy to use, rarely if ever snagging.

The hood is also exceptional. I've got a big noggin, and finding a hood that will cover it is a challenge and often frustrating. Let me say this is undoubtedly a helmet compatible hood. I was able (sans helmet) to pull this hood all the way up and over my face (buried a bit in the collar) on very cold, windy lift rides to keep my face protected. And it doesn't noticeably flop around when ripping through the groomers on the way down.

Beefs: The topo liner is a bit, er, very cheesy. I wish it also had wrist gaiters for added comfort.

Steve Masters at Backcountry.com on 08/11/2009

Recomended

Rating:****

This is a very comfortable, warm, full featured insulated softshell jacket, Lots of pockets, pit zips, another good mountain hardwear product. I found the medium a little tight in the shoulders, (I am 5' 10" 170 lbs.) However like the M.H off width insulated jacket of last year the shell is very stretchy (Tough Stretch)so it gives a lot when reaching. Great for cold dry weather & light snow sleet or just kicking around.
Pro's Primaloft, this stuff is light & WARM love it. Stretchy, lots of storage. Smooth Tafetta lining, great for layering, and to just slip on in a hurry.
Con's Not totaly waterproof, no seam taping. Hood does not remove, no mesh fabric in pit zips for powder boarding/ skiing. Not very many color choices no seam color contrasting so it looks kinda plain to me.

M.H now makes the Sycronicity, its's a hooded syncro with pit zips & 800 fill down insulation , this might be the best jacket yet, but I have not found one to try on yet & it's pricey.

montanaslider at Backcountry.com on 10/07/2009

Mountain Hardwear Vinson Jacket - Men's

Rating:*****

This is a great piece. The hand is particularly soft on it...much more so than Goretex Softshell. It is supple to the touch, while maintaining its durability. The pocketing is excellent on it with two well-sized hand pockets and a great cell phone/mp3 player pocket on the inside. The powder skirt is great as is the well thought out drop down velcro season's pass pocket. This piece does have some weight to it at almost 3 lbs., but when you put it on and feel the warmth you soon find it is well worth it. For a cold and dry weather softshell, this definitely gets 5 stars!

Brian Limoges at Backcountry.com on 03/06/2009

Warm And Functional

Rating:*****
This is exactly what I was looking for in a warm jacket that was stylish and functional. Its comfortable and fits great. Its not too wide and not too long. I'm 6'2 and the size large fits very well. It also has well placed and designed pockets. The PrimaLoft keeps you warm without bulking you up. Great to wear with a single layer underneath even in cold midwestern winter conditions. The added bill on the hood is a little annoying if you aren't wearing a beanie or hat under the hood. But overall its a great jacket. Well worth the price.
JT at Altrec Outlet on 03/30/2009

Great Jacket

Rating:*****

I've skied in this jacket at least 10 days now. Overall great jacket. Perfect for bluebird days. Very durable jacket and holds up well to abuse. Pockets are great (with the exception of the internal water bottle pocket which only holds on to the bottle if you stay upright, oh well). Great cold/dry weather softshell.

Matt Harkins at Backcountry.com on 03/25/2009

Awesome Jacket

Rating:*****

Just got back from a ski trip in Breckenridge and this jacket performed flawlessly. It kept out the wind and never held on to any water. It even held up against tree branches in those tight tree runs. Awesome jacket so happy with the purchase.

rei2589368 at Backcountry.com on 01/19/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Comfortable Jacket

Rating:***
My new jacket is just what I was looking for as far as its light weight and length. I have a short trunk and its difficult to find a jacket that does not go way down over my hips. The only reason for for the 3 rating has to do with the Prima Loft. The loft continues to work it's way through the fabric resulting in white underlayers.
Tim Eaton at Altrec Outlet on 01/22/2009