Men's Drystein II™ Jacket 5 5 9 9
raincoat++ Welded seams, protected zippers, thoughtful cut, and easily adjustable. The hood moves with your head, which in my experience is rather unheard of. The jacket is light, thin, and seems to perform exactly as advertised.I'm a large guy, 6'1" 300lbs. The XXL fights larger than I thought it would, most likely to accommodate a base-layer. For someone of my size it's refreshing that a jacket fits well without having to go up a size and deal with otherwise disproportionate dimensions (torso height, sleeve length, etc).The build quality of the piece feels superb, time will tell. May 10, 2013
Best shell I've ever owned Many of the reviewers have it nailed (so many from Portland - my home town!) but nobody mentioned how awesome the hood is. When it's windy and the rain or snow is blowing sideways this jacket's hood is very adjustable and cinches around the crown of your head so that it moves perfectly with you as you turn your head side-to-side. I've never had a shell do it this well.The Dry.Q.Elite material is fantastic and the face fabric equally awesome. I have an older Event shell but was annoyed by the face fabric wetting after about an hour. The Drystein hasn't done this no matter how long I stay out in the nasty weather.So far I've used the shell snowboarding, hiking and as my everyday jacket when the weather is nasty. This has been a wet/windy/snowy winter in MN and the Drystein II has performed perfectly. Expensive, yes, but you won't find a more bomber shell. March 21, 2013
Drystein II tackles the Northwest When I first opened the package I was suprised how light weight the jacket was. After taking it on a few adventures through out the Northwest I can say it performs perfectly. I love the simplicity and design of the jacket. It has two jobs! Keep you Dry and block the wind. Which it does better than any jacket i've ever owned. I Love the flexible fabric that is placed in all the right places to allow mobility. I like this jacket so much I've talked my girlfriend into getting one, and she wanted the snowtastic. But after watching the Drystein perform in the rain, sleet, and snow. She's opted for the Drystein II. This shell will keep you dry and protected from the wind. The perfect compliment to the drystein jacket is a mountain hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hooded down jacket. February 25, 2013
Best Rain Protection I've Found! I had to give significant thought to this purchase due to the $$. I've had many "waterproof" garments and they have all failed at some point on long wet trips.I required something that would keep me dry for extended back country river trips. The Drystein II does it! It provides the best rain protection of any jacket I've owned but, it's the breathability that sets it apart. It's comfortable and moves easily without binding.Last trip was four consecutive days in rain. I'd shake it out at night and put it on the next morning. It never soaked through.Great jacket! February 25, 2013
DryStein II, Great Shell I love this shell. I purchase a new shell every 10 to 12 years while living in the Northwest where having a waterproof jacket is imperative. This is not a shell you'd buy every year (expensive), rather one that will easily last 10 years. Its lightweight and compact for traveling, waterproof, comfortable, breathes well. All zippers are waterproofed/sealed which is nice but takes a little getting used to as the zipper is tight/slow but not an issue. Its worn daily for roughly 7 months of the year and the material feels strong/tuff for daily use yet is also comfortable to wear. The shell fits really well, not too loose but enough room for layering for temperatures in the Northwest. Highly recommend the shell for serious outdoor recreation or daily use for 10 years. February 11, 2013
Great for the Northwest Anyone living in Oregon or Washington needs this jacket. Great fit, fantastic rain protection and breathable. January 2, 2013
Amazing Shell I needed to update my shell and after much consideration and research I decided on the Drystein II jacket. The Dry-Q Elite fabric does better than my old gore-tex jacket. I tested this shell in rain, wet snow, and high wind and I stayed dry and warm. I have never seen another shell perform like this jacket. Congrats to Mt. Hardwear for raising the bar for waterproof shells. December 15, 2012
Mt Elbrus Climbed the north face of mt Elbrus (18,510) this year and purchased this shell because I had a problem overheating in my old shell.We got pretty nasty weather during the climb, horizontal rain , hail and snow with 40mph gusts . We were all carrying heavy packs and a few of the group started to over heat.. However I was perfectly fine... The shell stopped the weather and i was extremely dry under it all. At one point all I had on was a basic base layer with the ghost whisperer and this for a shell and it was amazing.No overheating, No moisture buildup , and very comfortable.my new must have piece of gear ! October 23, 2012
Outstanding! Quality is incredible. Fit was perfect. Excellent functionality and looks great. October 23, 2012
Waterproof. Breathable.
Comfortable. Guaranteed.
