Description of Mountain Hardwear Shuksan Jacket - Women's:
Put on the Mountain Hardwear Women’s Shuksan Jacket, strap on your climbing skins, and explore the Cascades backcountry. The Gore-Tex Paclite laminate makes the Shuksan Jacket completely waterproof and breathable for whatever the weather. A barrage of technical features provide protection from the elements without any unnecessary bulk to weigh you down as you attack a gnarly traverse. Mountain Hardwear strategically welded fleece in areas needed most so that you won’t need a midlayer. Welded Underarm zips let you dump excess heat from your ascent while fully taped seams and a powder skirt keep out the snow as you charge your way down. The Shuksan Jacket’s laminated hood with beefy brim rolls away when the skies are clear and ample pockets give you space to stash an energy bar when you’re ready to relax and enjoy the view.
Bottom Line: A veritable cascade of features at your service.
wow, I would have never hesitated if I had known that this jacket was so amazing; I would have eagerly paid even more.....
wore this jacket while just walking around for (4 hours) in 40mph winds with snow coming sideways over an underarmour mock cold gear base and button front polyester shirt and never even flinched at the temperature and conditions. I am usually very chilled in those conditions and this time I was warm and comfy. The wind does not penetrate, yet the jacket breaths extremely well, sheds water and snow superbly. The cut is trim athletic, nice long arms and body, easily zips and unzips, nice velcro wrist closure, pliable in frigid temperatures, and cozy around the neck chin and face.
Would buy again in a blink of an eye
