Reviews by User: jf richer (3)

This jacket retails for $$$ Canadian. At that price for a lightweight jacket, I would expect a gamut of high end features. The biggest problem with this jacket is the double flap front. It seems illogical for a company like MH to sell a high end lightweight jacket without waterproof zippers. At that price, you would certainly expect it. On some old models, MH had a stiff flap over the zipper that was much more convenient than the double flap with Velcros that are quickly wearing down. Secondly, the hood could not be more poorly designed. As a rock climber and cyclist, I would expect a hood that would nicely accommodate a helmet. The problem does not lie in the size of the hood, but the overall design. The single drawcord at the back allows the helmet to be tightened around the face. However, the hood falls so far over you eyes that it is almost impossible to use as you are cycling or belaying without risking serious injuries. Why is there not another drawcord to pull the hood back from your face? Overall, I was looking at for a solid Gore-Tex Paclite jacket and I bought Mountain Hardwear because of MH’s supposedly high attention to details and quality craftsmanship. However, I should have bought Arc'teryx's Paclite jacket and gotten the quality features I would otherwise expect on Mountain Hardwear products.

I ordered these Anon Sunglasses and got two pairs by accident: one of which I kept for my girlfriend and the other I sold. The plastic and brass hinges are really tough which add to the quality of the glasses. However, the lenses are bit loose within the frame on both pairs. As for fit, slim faces beware; these sunglasses will not look good on you! Round faces seem more appropriate for the rather large lenses.

An Oakley goggle with polarized lenses for under 50$? This it it! The brown mirror lenses hide your eyes from others while giving you crystal clear clarity. These are the best goggles to wear with a helmet due to the shape of the rounded upper part of the frame. It doesn't leave a gap as with most other goggle/helmet combo. Mostly, the frontward exiting straps (comes with black and white interchangeable) fit over the sides of your helmet without pushing it back. Simply the best helmet fitting goggle.