Men's Ampato™ Jacket 4.9 5 12 12
Go for the jacket The mesh lining and pit zips help keep this thing well ventilated. I tested it out in an impressive downpour this week and stayed dry without the jacket getting sweaty either. I highly recommend the jacket. June 9, 2013
A wonderful shell I took my time before buying a shell. It had to fit well whether or not I was layering underneath, had to look good, had to have freedom of movement and not give me the impression it was going to tear the first time I used it in the outdoors.So far, the Ampato seems to be living up to all of it. Being in the PacNW, I've already tested the waterproofness almost daily and that's been a rockstar. The jacket is light, stylish, dry and easy to take on an off. Water beads up so well you can pretty much shake it dry.Definitely worth the money! It's become my daily go-to top layer in these wet winter/spring months and looks like it will stay there for a long time to come.For reference, I'm 5'9, 200lbs, 45/46" chest and XL fits, albeit a tad on the roomy side. March 4, 2013
great jacket bought this jacket for my upcoming JMT hike later in 2013. Looked at all vendors and kept coming back to this jacket. Well made, great style and the quality that I expected from Mt. Hardware. February 24, 2013
Breathes very well. This jacket breathes as well as it was advertised. My hands don't get that wet clammy feeling when I put them in the pockets. The sizing is a little tight for me around the back (I'm 5'10" 200lbs wide back muscles) but still left some room for my nano-puff pullover. For reference i wear a large canyon LS Shirt and that is perfect for my back and shoulders. I walked out side in the 35 degree air with this thing on over a long sleeve shirt and was comfortable for a short walk. I decided to wear this inside to eat in a hot, crowded cafeteria to test the breathability. I was still comfortable!! It breaths that well!!! The hood is awesome!! You can practically mold this it to your head. Solid product!!! I will be buying more of the DryQ products. December 18, 2012
Impressive jacket! Finally, after all these years of companies producing "waterproof/breatheable" outerwear, Mountain Hardwear has finally done it!The Ampato jacket really breathes. After several vigorous hikes in 100% humidity, I felt dry under the jacket. Amazing!I love it when hi-tech gear actually functions as promised. December 17, 2012
great jacket First Dry Q purchase and very pleased. Fit perfect. Even the sleeve length was perfect. Big step up from my paclite jacket. November 16, 2012
Well Constructed Throughout First, the pictures online do not do this jacket justice. I was a bit apprehensive not having ever tried the jacket on. I wanted a jacket that was more than rain jacket- one that could also stand up to the elements without having the bulk. This jacket appears to have it all. The Jacket is lightweight, however has an additional layer and a terrific lining within that will not stick to you like other shells. With proper layering, this will be my go-to jacket for year round applications. the pockets are well placed inside and out and I especially like the lined handwarmer pockets (nice touch). November 2, 2012
Not your usual clammy rain jacket I bought this jacket because I have been disappointed with others that don't have some sort of liner...and the clammy feeling you experience when you wear it, especially in humid, summer conditions. This jacket performs well...no clamminess, liner and breathability keeps you dry and comfortable inside and DryQ does its job outside. The hood holds up, doesn't crumple and drip on your face...great pockets. Excellent jacket! Thanks MH. June 8, 2012
Great Jacket, super breatheable The Ampato jacket is great for what it is meant for, which is back-country trekking in pretty foul weather.Pros: This jacket is super breathable, even from the moment you put it on! I am based in Borneo, where the humidity is pretty much 100% all day everyday, and the type of rainstorms we get here are the types that cause flash floods, so you can see that having a good waterproof and very breathable jacket really counts.I really love the face fabric, soft and almost rustle free, and there are more then enough pockets to suit my needs.Cons: The fit is a bit strange. it seems to be a bit tight behind the shoulders, and the hem seems to rise up every time I reach for something. I wear a size M for everything, and in this one I find that the sleeves are a bit short.The face fabric being very soft make me question it's overall durability, especially for what i use it for, which is a rain shell for my days at the local crag. It just doesn't seem like it can take too much abrasion from rocks and stuff.Verdict: I love this jacket. The Air permeable factor is what does it for me. It looks great too, very subtle and not too flashy. Worth every dollar! April 12, 2012
Ampato rules I spend a great deal of time outdoors for work and recreation. Finding a high quality jacket that functions well as a windbreaker/raingear jacket is essential. The Ampato is the finest jacket I've ever owned that meets these criteria.It's durable, comfortable and highly functional. It's a handsome jacket on top of all the other highlights. I've received several comments while wearing it around town. April 7, 2012
Solid shell Replacing a North Face shell of the same weight. This is a much better constructed item. Have worn it with and with out a second layer and without it's comfortable down to about 45. March 11, 2012
Awesome Technical Shell I've had this shell for a month and I've only been able to use it between 40-75 degrees F, but I'm very impressed with DRY-Q Elite. The first thing that I noticed was how nice the soft hand on the outer shell fabric felt.As I used it in a variety of settings, hiking, camping, primitive fire building, climbing boulders up a waterfall and mountain biking I found that I was always able to regulate my body temperature and not overheat. I loaned it to a friend and she commented on how much warmer it was than a lesser shell I had loaned her. The amazing thing for me was the comfort range of the jacket on it's own. I felt warm with just the jacket down to around 50 yet I didn't overheat when I was mountain biking or bouldering around 70 degrees. October 4, 2011
Waterproof. Breathable.
Comfortable. Guaranteed.
