I bought it for year-round use from snowboarding to hiking. I decided on the Theta for a few main reasons. 1. Gore-Tex Pro Shell is totally waterproof, extremely breathable, w…
- Chris, 12/15/12
Traverse City

I did a lot of research on this jacket as I wanted to make sure I got the best for all around wet weather gear. I have had this jacket for 3-4 years and it is used extensivel…
- David, 11/23/11
Simi Valley

If you don't know ArcTeryx Products, you won't believe this jacket. It shocks the heck out of me that they can manufacture a shell of this thickness (not much) while keeping…
- Matt, 12/09/11
Cincinnati

Holly Moose poop, $475 for a jacket! Never thought I’d buy a jacket that cost this much, but wish I would have purchased it earlier. I live in Germany and while I’ve only…
- Joe, 12/29/12

Don't listen to that other review. Moosejaw was awesome in getting me this jacket. I had gotten the previous year's model with rewards points and it didn't fit but by the time…
- Matthew, 09/17/12

I bought this jacket last year just before Christmas. After spending the previous winter getting wet and cold in my old jacket. I have to say that I have been blown away by…
- Paul, 01/03/13

The jacket was great until all the glued seems starting falling apart. Used the jacket less than 10 times and noticed that the glued seems starting coming apart. Never washed.…
- brendan, 09/24/12
Seattle

I am about the 1,000,001 person to talk about how amazing the Alpha SV is. Fortress, true to size with great mobility. 5'9" 170lbs. Athletic. = Medium. I got it in Summit S…
- AUGUSTUS, 09/05/12
San Diego, CA

My favorite feature to this jacket is there is no bulk to it. I can roll the jacket into the hood and it takes up no space. Easy to pack and fits well. I'm 5'10 and 200 and th…
- David, 05/07/12
Anchorage, Alaska

The fit of the jacket is awesome slim but not to slim, 5"10 142 pounds, small fits perfect. The micro blue color is way cooler than the pic gives it credit for. The quality o…
- STEPHEN, 12/10/09
East Hampton, NY

I had tried many different Gortex jackets and I was not impressed. The insides of those jackets were always wet with any high aerobic activity. I bought the Beta FL not exp…
- GUY, 10/06/12
ASHLAND

Excellent jacket, HOWEVER, about a month after wearing it, I found that there was a small delamination inside the main zipper. So I contacted MooseJaw to ask if I could excha…
- bryce, 05/07/10

Pretty much every aspect of this jacket is great except the price. I often hold my sleeve under the faucet of sinks to show my friends how sweet the gore tex is although with…
- ALEXANDER, 09/14/08
Columbia

Needed a good waterproof shell and this is it. Very durable and well ventilated. Have used these jackets in some crazy conditions and they have always performed great. Sizi…
- Blake, 08/25/11
WV

I love this coat, I have had great experiences with it. Its great to just stuff in a bag in case it rains and it surely will keep you dry when you need it. It also serves as a…
- Adam, 12/15/12
Newark

I am a fan of Mountain Hardwear, but this is a poorly designed jacket. Mountain Hardwear calls it "ideal for any climb". It should say "ideal for any climb that you dont lift…
- DAVID, 10/27/12
Seattle, Wa

I'm giving it four stars because the fabric is savvy and this things totally feels bombproof. Serious zippers. Serious fabric. Unfortunately, compared to other MH jackets (…
- Colin, 08/02/12
Vermont

I haven't worn this jacket yet. It's still NWT. BUT, I do have the Alpha FL and the active shell is amazing, wore it in tropical thunderstorms in a rainforest, was dry, not cl…
- Adam, 03/14/13

this jacket is a little too bulky for actual expedition standards...although it would be fine in an urban environment when its -10.…
- parker, 04/11/13

This is perfect for wearing around town, where the lack of pit zips. The one downside is the very large, which is designed to accommodate a helmet. Still, a very nice jacket…
- Stephen, 01/08/13

The Beta SL has been my backpacking rain jacket of choice for the last three years. I have put this thing through hell and it has never been phased. It has withstood hours o…
- Brent, 08/27/12
Lawrence KS

I purchased this jacket and wore it a handful of times. + It's gore tex and the shell works as it should (waterproof + breathable) - Doesn't work well over a helmet, I…
- brendan, 12/29/12
Seattle

It is extremely durable and it is ergonomic for everyday experiences.…
- Ming, 08/12/11

I got this jacket for snow shoeing in the cascades. I wanted something different from my normal shell I wear and I wanted it to be a little warmer but not insulated. The soft…
- Colin, 08/02/12
Vermont

This jacket is very cool and extremely well made. The front pockets are positioned so that you may access them while wearing your backpack harness, making my trips a lot easie…
- Todd, 10/03/12
Baton Rouge

It is great. It is good. It is perfect.…
- sungrang, 11/28/12

Surprisingly warm by itself and waterproof like a duck's...you know. Layer for a versatile winter system. Hood is fully adjustable, visor keeps the rain off your brow, and the…
- Cory, 07/11/12
Upstateish NY

I purchased this jacket for a recent winter overnight on Mt. Washington NH. Wind reached 129 mph on the Lyons Head with -63 wind chill. Jacket worked better than expected, fel…
- mark, 03/11/13
gouldsboro, pa

So this jacket got me through seven straight stormy days on California's Lost Coast. After that trip, and staying dry and warm for 99% of the time, I realized how awesome this…
- Elizabeth, 02/25/13

After fishing around in the sea of light weight breathable jackets I finally decided to run with the Plasmic. I just returned from a 5 day windy, and damp trip in Bigs Sur, a…
- Jeff, 05/14/13
Larkspur

this jacket is so well made. I would usually swear by arc'tyrex but this jacket surprised me. i love the snug fit. best hood I've seen by far. the rubber gaskets at the wrists…
- damien, 10/29/12

Its durability is stupendous but not as good as my Marmot which feels like sharkskin(Gore Tex XCR).…
- Ming, 07/14/11

I love gore tex jackets its light keeps you warm. Just keep in mind do not use tide or other commercial soap. Use nixwax http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/SearchResultsDis…
- Kan, 09/03/12

Fabric is very thin，but the waterproof performance is very good,Suitable for summer hiking carry,I exercise bike will take this dress，love it.…
- JUN, 05/09/13

Super Mica is a full-featured jacket at a super light weight. My small size Jacket is less than 8oz. It is fully water proof and somewhat breathable. Both Pit zips and fron…
- Cheng-tsung, 04/21/13
Atlanta GA

Works great in the rain! I used it for hiking Rainier and pressure washing on a rainy day. Stayed completely dry! Gets a little warm though, even with the pit zips. Just make…
- Timothy, 07/09/12
Seatle

I go hiking atleast twice a month and being in TN you dont really need and great big jacket, this jacket is perfect for the everyday hiker, light, warm, lightweight and waterp…
- Dustin, 02/02/13
Jefferson City

Picked up this shell shortly after Thanksgiving this year (2011) after ogling it for a number of months. I had considered getting a '10 version of the jacket, but the colors w…
- Clifton, 01/03/12
Detroit Metro

I was hesitant spending this much on a coat but now that I have I have 0 regrets. The coat looks great, fits great, does everything I want it to. The fit is a little looser th…
- Nick, 11/22/11