Product Name:

Patagonia Stretch Element Jacket
Manufacturer: Patagonia
Group Name: Hardshell Jackets
Weight: 400.0 Gram(s)
Cost (MSRP): $499.00 CDN
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Description

"Climbing in sustained, brutal weather requires mobility through the storm. Our full-stretch, fully featured and waterproof/breathable Stretch Elements weigh in surprisingly light, and have a soft hand and superb durability. They're also compressible, constructed with our welded seam technology and reinforced in key areas on both the jacket and pants. Jacket detailing includes two internal and four external pockets; pit zips; a roll-down, three-way adjustable (and helmet-compatible) hood; and a removable between-the-legs strap to secure the slightly dropped hem. The cut on the women's jacket is contoured and trim with a feminine shape. Imported."

Features

Patagonia H2No waterproof breathable jacket, light weight and designed for climbing.

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Title: Might be the best jacket I've owned
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Written by: johngenx Created Time:8/18/2009 8:41:29 PM
Strengths: Light, durable, terrific fit, priced (slightly) lower than some other premium brands
Weaknesses: A little spendy
Conclusions: I replaced a GTX XCR jacket with this one, and it performs as well, or better. I use it all four seasons, at less than 1lb it's not a big burden to keep in my pack. It has a great fit, stays under my harness without bunching up and when climbing technical terrain, doesn't restrict my movement. The hood works very well, adjusting quickly for helmet/no-helmet use.

Mine is a nice red colour, so it's pretty! This jacket is discontinued, but if you find one, it's an excellent hardshell top. Also, it gives me confidence that the newer version will also be top-drawer.

Update: August 2009. Five years in with HEAVY use, and this jacket is holding up. One small wear spot on the inside at the back. Even the cuffs are still in good condition. I use this jacket for ski mountaineering, resort skiing, ice climbing, mountaineering, backpacking and anything else. It's basically ALWAYS in my pack! It's served me very well through some very arduous conditions and is now one of my most trusted pieces of kit.

Review Based on: 5 Year(s)
Title: Solid hard shell protection
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Written by: ChuckLW Created Time:10/26/2009 12:40:46 AM
Strengths: Bomber weather resistance
Weaknesses: Expensive
Conclusions: I have a somewhat newer version of this jacket (eg one chest pocket) that I purchased 2nd hand but in new condition for an incredible $160. Excellent waterproofness which breathes as well or better than any other hardshell I own (which still means it doesn't breathe anywhere as well as a softshell). Huge pit zips really help.

Edit: It does not breathe as well as eVent ... by a significant margin

500g on my home scale. Packs pretty well but still not as well as my Valhalla Pure neo-dri jacket. I love it for skiing in crappy conditions. It's currently my son's backpacking jacket as I prefer the lighter weight and more compact size of my Valhalla Pure jacket. That said, this is still the better product in terms of ultimate weather protection and breathability.
Review Based on: 3 Year(s)