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Mountain Hardwear Windstopper Tech Vest

Men's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: ***** by 91 reviews.

Berg's Ski Shop

Windproof, technical fleece for alpine climbing, nordic skiing and mountaineering. Windproof, yet highly breathable! Magic.
Cut the windchill without adding bulk. Mountain Hard Wear's Windstopper Vest comfortably hugs your upper body in a lightweight and windproof layer of WindStopper®  Microfleece. Stretch Lycra®  binds lightly around the arm holes and waist hem to facilitate mobility chafing. The Windstopper Vest is an excellent choice for warm weather skiing over a sweater, climbing, hiking or trail running on blustery days.
Features:
  • Interior zip pocket
  • Lycra® bound arm holes and waist
  • Windproof and breathable
  • Zip chest pocket
  • Zips into all Trifecta system shells

WINDSTOPPER® Laminate:
Most non-Gore windproof fabrics are either not breathable, or only marginally so. In contrast, Gore WINDSTOPPER®  fleece is both totally windproof and very breathable. The fabric is a three-part laminate-the breathable/windproof Gore membrane is sandwiched between durable face fabrics and soft moisture moving linings. Gore WINDSTOPPER®  garments are the perfect insulation layer under a shell or used alone as an outer layer.

Oregon Mountain Community

The Mountain Hardwear Windstopper Tech Vest blends the comfort and warmth of Gore-Tex® Windstopper® Microfleece with the versatility of a vest. The Windstopper Tech Vest is the best way to keep your core warm and windproof while not adding extrabulk with sleeves.

Features:

  • Chest-high handwarmer pockets work with packs and harnessesQ00% windproof and breathable fleece
  • Lycra-bound arm holes and waist for a superior fit
  • Tough Taslan panels at collar and shoulders for durability

Backcountry.com

The Mountain Hardwear Men's Windstopper Tech Vest's light weight belies its warmth and wind blocking power. At only 11-ounces, it insulates with Windstopper microfleece and a soft tricot lining. The Windstopper laminate is highly breathable, keeping your core safe from wind chill without turning your layering system into a sauna. The low bulk Tech Vest layers smoothly for frigid alpine climbs, and gives you lightweight protection for warmer backcountry pursuits.

This description was also provided by: Backcountry.com Outlet


SummitHut.com

The WINDSTOPPER® Tech Vest by Mountain Hardwear is a windproof, technical fleece for alpine climbing, Nordic skiing and mountaineering. Zip in compatible with designated Mountain Hardwear shells.

Features:

  • Interior zip pocket
  • Lycra bound arm holes and waist
  • WINDSTOPPER® laminate and micro fleece body
  • Windproof and breathable
  • Zip chest pocket
  • Zip hand pockets

Rock/Creek Outfitters

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Features:

  • Interior zip pocket
  • Lycra bound arm holes and waist
  • Windproof and breathable
  • Zip chest pocket
  • Zips into all Tifecta System shells

Campsaver.com

The Mountain Hardwear Windstopper Tech Vest is windproof, breathable, and highly durable. It's an essential part of any layering system.

Features:

  • Interior zip pocket
  • Lycra® bound arm holes and waist
  • Windproof and breathable
  • Zip chest pocket
  • Zip hand pockets
  • Zips into all Trifecta System shells

Massey's Outfitters

Windproof, technical fleece for alpine climbing, Nordic skiing and mountaineering. Zip-in compatible with designated shells.• Interior zip pocket

• Lycra bound arm holes and waist

• Windproof and breathable

• Zip chest pocket

• Zip hand pockets

• Zips into all Trifecta System shells


O2GearShop.com (Fall 2008)

Windproof, breathable, and highly durable--an essential part of any layering system.

Features:

  • Body: WINDSTOPPER Microfleece
  • Center Back Length: 26.5 / 67.3 cm
  • Laminate: WINDSTOPPER
  • Style number OM1623
  • Usage:  Alpine Climbing / Mountaineering
  • Weight: 0 lbs, 11 oz / 312.00 g

This description was also provided by: Al's Sports


USOutdoor.com

Windproof, technical fleece for alpine climbing, Nordic skiing and mountaineering. Zip-in compatible with designated shells.

Features:

  • Interior zip pocket
  • Lycra® bound arm holes and waist
  • Windproof and breathable
  • Zip chest pocket
  • Zip hand pockets

Moosejaw

No description provided.

Body Materials:WINDSTOPPER® Microfleece: The face fabric used on MHW's WINDSTOPPER® is a durable 100% polyester microfiber fleece. 9oz/sq.yd with a DWR finish.
Country Of Origin:China
Fleece Weight:Microfleece,
Laminate:WINDSTOPPER® Laminate
Material:[Shell] Windstopper microfleece [lining] polyester tricot knit
Pockets:2 Hand zip, 1 chest zip
Recommended Use:Alpine climbing, skiing
Uses:Alpine climbing/Mountaineering
Warranty:Lifetime
Weight:11 oz.
Windproof:Yes

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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
Black
Black
98.9599.994 More...96.0098.957 More...96.0098.955 More...98.9599.995 More...98.9599.994 More...
Ranger
Ranger
99.99100.00119.9599.99100.00119.9599.99100.002 More...99.99100.002 More...100.00119.95120.00
Sapphire
Sapphire
79.9598.953 More...79.9596.004 More...79.9596.004 More...79.9596.004 More...79.9598.954 More...
Charcoal
Charcoal
68.95    
Grill
Grill
59.9799.99100.0059.9769.972 More...52.7759.973 More...59.9768.952 More...68.9599.99100.00
Colobolo79.9579.9579.9579.9579.95

Legend

  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet
  •     - Berg's Ski Shop
  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters
  •     - Campsaver.com
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - O2GearShop.com (Fall 2008)
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - Massey's Outfitters
  •     - Backcountry.com

Notes:

Al's Sports offers this product at $119.99, but does not provide any color/size information.

Mountain Hardwear Windstopper Tech Vest Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****46
****5
***2
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Positive Reviews:

Versitile and warm

Rating:*****

I purchased this vest because I do a lot of winter mountain biking and cross country skiing in northern Michigan, where it's often windy and temps average 10-25 F. Over a long-sleeve synthetic top, this vest is perfect for winter aerobic activities. I'm impressed at how warm it is and enjoy the freedom of a vest compared to a fleece. The material is of high quality and the zippers seem very durable. If the weather is colder or I'm doing something less intensive, this vest works very well underneath a regular fleece jacket. The vest has a snug fit; I'm a 5'9" male with a slim build (~30" waist) and wear the small, but I might consider a medium if I was layering more underneath the vest. The neck zips almost up to the bottom of my ears and can be a little tight at times. Combined with the right clothes, this vest will be wearable year round here in upper Michigan. I recommend this vest to anyone who lives in cold, windy areas and enjoys aerobic activities but doesn't want a full jacket.

Jeff Dambrun at Backcountry.com on 11/08/2006

Awesome windstopper vest but be careful when sizing

Rating:*****

For those that haven't discovered it yet, Mountain Hardwear makes some awesome and very functional windstopper products. The windstopper tech vest is of no exception, as it is lightweight, of great quality, attractive, and above all, warm. A great piece of apparel to have with you when backpacking. My only word of caution is be careful when sizing, as you obviously want the vest to be snug but comfortable enough for the windstopper membrane to do its job. The vest does have elastic cinches around the waist, which helps to keep it snug in addition to an athletic fit. I'm about 5'8" 220 lbs with a stockier build and the XL was a good fit that still allowed a baselayer underneath. In terms of length, this vest doesn't seem to be catered to taller individuals, as some reviewers have pointed out the cut is a bit shorter for them, but if you're in the neighborhood of 5'8" it's perfect.

Justin Buckles at Backcountry.com on 12/09/2008

Excellent light vest

Rating:****

I purchased this item to use in the spring, fall and on cool summer mornings as a simple vest for some wind protection and to carry a cellphone and perhaps a driver's license/credit cards. I ordered size XXL with some trepidation given other reviews re:fit . It turns out that the vest is cut as a "regular" - not a "slim" and it fits appropriately for everyday wear. Compared to other non-technical XXL jackets, the fit is snug but not so much as to be uncomfortable. The length also is a bit short but not problematically. Having sought out a lightweight technical vest with at least 3 zippered pockets, this is the best combination of functionality and fit that I found. Also, I agree with other reviewers that it is a lint magnet but again not a problem.

tgs2756264 at Backcountry.com on 03/23/2009

best vest

Rating:****

This is the best vest out there. Windproof and lightweight it's a perfect supplement to a Capilene midweight long sleeve on summer backcountry overnights when it get breezy on exposed terrain, and will keep you warm at dusk/sunrise. It's trim fit is designed for the 33% of U.S.A. that's not overweight, and aids in efficient body heat retention and layering under a trim fitting superlight rain jacket. My only complaint is the placement of the hand pockets. The zippers end up under a hip belt. This is a bad thing access-wise and comfort-wise. (See the tech jacket for proper placement of hand pockets.) The Michigan skier in the first review nailed the other use of this vest too- high aerobic activity where you want the nips to stay thawed but need some real estate to evaporate moisture.

mtn maniac at Backcountry.com on 11/10/2006

Nice vest

Rating:*****

Bike in the mid 40s with just a regular long sleeved shirt and this vest on (and glove) and felt comfortable.

Usually size small from pretty much every brand fits me just slightly big. I go through reviews sometimes just to see if someone mentioned the item fits small, and if there's comment like that, the item usually fits me fine, which is the case with this one. So it might fit small/short for you if a small sized item usually fits you fine.

The slim technical fit with the collar folded down makes the vest seems a bit girlie though... and the black microfleece trap/show dust like crazy, but the dust compensate for the slightly girlie look a bit... not that I'm insecure about my own masculinity or anything... really.

SN0WT0WN at Backcountry.com on 02/04/2009

Great vest. Fits like Patagonia

Rating:*****

Since others have commented on sizing, I thought I'd throw my thoughts into the mix. I ordered a small, and returned it for a medium. I'm 5'8", 145 lbs, with a 38-39 inch chest. Trying on other vests in a store, I determined that I was a Patagonia medium, and a The North Face small. The MH vest fits like the Patagonia - I needed the medium.
Having said that, it's a very well made vest. I used it as a layer under a softshell for the morning spring skiing when the temps are still in the 30's and it's perfect. I used it once as an outer layer around town, but it wasn't much of a test.
Hope this helps someone. It's a wonderful vest.

trw_rochester at Backcountry.com on 03/19/2009

Good Looking & Light Weight

Rating:*****

First of all, my girlfriend keeps telling me "it is a cool vest !" So this is a big plus, because mostly I care how women think about me...
This vest is light weight yet it keeps your core warm. I ride a big motorcycle and I wear this vest underneath my mesh jacket and it does a good job during morning / chilly days ride. I KNOW this is windproof because riding a motorcycle is all about going into wind.
This is also a cool vest to wear when you go out for a casual dinner and such. It is low key and shaped athletically and it fits me perfect because I have a athletic body...^^"

Tom at Backcountry.com on 06/19/2009

"best vest I have ever owned!!"

Rating:*****
MH makes a wonderful product that is ideally suited to outdoorsmen who value quality. the vest seems a little small for a XL, but it has performed great for me at the office, fishing in the NC mountains, and just riding around town. the detail and workmanship is superb, and Paul did a great job in packing it and getting it to me quickly. thanks again, Moosjaw, for bringing us the best products at a good price. your service is the best of any mail order group i have seen.
Lloyd at Moosejaw on 01/17/2008

Tech Vest

Rating:*****

Mtn. Hardwear makes some of the best quality gear available from a consumer's standpoint. This is of course my personal opinion. The tech vest is a piece of gear that keeps you warm in most any outdoor sport and is comfortable and lightweight. It can be worn into spring after cold winter weather. Usually with just a t-shirt underneath for cooler spring temperatures. In all, the tech vest is a breathable Gore-tex piece that is both functional and looks good.

Andrew Neese at Backcountry.com on 03/16/2007

Awesome vest

Rating:*****

The only thing I would have changed about this vest is that it be a little longer. I'm 5'11" slim build, and 95% of the time a medium fits me perfectly. This one is a bit short, but once I tighten it, I can slip my shirts underneath it.

It is light, warm, stylish, and nice for times when you don't quite want a jacket, but need something more than a shirt.

I recommend it.

Deal-searcher at Backcountry.com on 02/02/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Material + / Torso Length -

Rating:***

The Windstopper material seemed perfect and the pockets and zippers were good too....but I tried one of these vests out in both an XL and a L. I'm 6'1" 190 and the XL had too much room leaving lots of space for cold air to get in. The Large was perfect width wise and the arm holes worked as well, but it came down just to my belt line or perhaps almost above it. I'm not expecting a huge drop tail or for the vest to run far below my waist, but this vest is cut too short by about 2-3 inches in the Large.

Andrew Brandt at Backcountry.com on 11/17/2008

"Get one in the right size."

Rating:***
I must have had an odd one. I wear XL or L in most things and I ordered this in XL from BackCountry.com problem? and it didn't fit. Not even close. So why is this tighter than other lines from the same manufacturer?
Joseph at Moosejaw on 11/25/2007