Comments on: G50 Jacket – Men’s by Mountain Hardwear

By: Bobdobbs62

Bobdobbs62 — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:03:22 +0000

I live in Central New York, where we typically get a lot of snow and cold weather. This jacket is perfect for 40-50 degree(Fahrenheit) weather, but I don’t know how they possibly think it could provide warmth in any weather cold enough to produce ice or snow! You would definitely need a substantial under-layer for warmth below 35 degrees with this jacket……and if you’re going to wear an under-layer, then why not just buy a jacket with a light down fill or polar-fleece lining??? On the plus side, it is a very stylish jacket, and I’ve received a whole host of compliments for it.
Rating: 3 / 5

By: W. White

W. White — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:57:30 +0000

Live in South Louisiana where its 27 deg and 80% humidity and all I need is a short sleeve shirt under this and I am good and toasty. Very good in rain and wind.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: B. Jones

B. Jones — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:06:55 +0000

If you need a lightweight, all-purpose, everyday jacket, this will do everything you need it to. It's great to wear in the rain (no hood, but you already knew that), blocks wind and keeps you very warm under most conditions.

It's stylish and fits well (if you're torn on sizes, go for the larger one) and is lightweight enough to use if you're going to be active. It's also really well made, and will take some abuse if you're going to be using it while hiking or camping.

I wouldn't use it as a winter jacket, but it's great for spring and fall, and breathes well enough so you can wear it on a rainy summer day without getting too hot. Just know that this is a jacket and not a fleece, but it's still a great product that does everything you could hope it could.

Nothing but good things to say about the G50. Rating: 5 / 5

By: Bartimus Max

Bartimus Max — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:50:25 +0000

Bought this for a light jacket or base layer under a heavier jacket. Love the look and feel of this jacket, I get lots of compliments and inquiries when I wear it. The exterior is buttery soft and smooth, no signs of fading yet, though I rarely have to wash it, you can just wipe off the exterior with a damp cloth. Deep front side pockets with zippers, large mesh inner right pocket for gloves/phone, draw cords on each side at the bottom and behind the neck. There is slight tapering and light elastic in the cuffs of the wrists. The chest pocket is really small, good luck getting a bigger cell phone in there (maybe). My ipod touch (in a hard case) fits with about 1/4 inch to spare at the top and not much room for anything else. Fine for some lip balm, keys, other small items. I’m 5-9 and the large extends about 6″ below my waist. The rest of the jacket is very roomy on me, and the arm length still has room to spare but you can’t tell due to the fabric consistency. I think it fits perfect and does not feel big or baggy. Compared to my last jacket of similar style, a Columbia Titanium, I like this jacket much better. It’s a little heavier than the Titanium and appears a bit more solid in construction. Unlike the Titanium, I have not experienced any piling of the material over heavy wear areas. Easy to pack and stow, I always keep this in my car in the spring and summer when I normally don’t have to wear a jacket (just in case). Great for a base layer/windbreaker/light jacket. Water repellency and breathability appear to be what the manufacturer claims. Some things I would like to see in the same jacket (or maybe they already have it on a different model)? Another inner zipper pocket on the left side, larger chest pocket and maybe a zippered/stowable hood of the same material attached to the jacket. Also, how cool would it be to have the MHW logo’s subdued in black on this jacket?
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Doug S. Colacicco

Doug S. Colacicco — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:27:16 +0000

the mountain hardwear G50 jacket meets all the needs of backpacking and climbing. This jacket runs short for a nice trim fit and allows for total range of movement. great cuff idea to keep the water and wind out and plenty of pockets for the stuff you need. All and all this jacket is sweet!!!!
Rating: 5 / 5