Different Inside: that’s Mountain Hardwear’s new campaign for Spring 2015, and judging by what they had on display at the Outdoor Retailer 2014 Summer Market, the gear they’re about to come with out really is on this side of different. The items that caught my eye on display were new 2.5-layer shells, a totally different synthetic sleeping bag, and waterproof packs (that’s not a dry sack.)
Quasar Lite and Stretch Ozonic Jackets
Mountain Hardwear’s shells are always the envy of those not wearing one in the ski line, and next spring, there’s going to be more wandering eyes when the Quasar Lite and Stretch Ozonic Jackets come out. The Quasar Lite will be Mountain Hardwear’s lightest alpine shell. It’s a 2.5-layer jacket with Dry.Q Elite technology, a waterproof/breathable layer. Other features include a 3-way adjustable, helmet compatible hood, harness and pack-compatible pockets, and tons of colors to choose from. MSRP will be $240
The Stretch Ozonic Jacket is a light weight, high-performance shell, that also uses 2.5 layers. It features 4-way stretch for mobility in wet weather. MSRP will be $200.
HyperLamina Spark Sleeping Bag
The company says they’ve engineered this technical bag to be the lightest and warmest synthetic sleeping bag on the market. It features Zoned Thermal.Q to maximize heat where it’s needed most (like around your feet,) welded Lamina construction to enhance loft and eliminate cold spots, and a half-center zip with dual sliders which minimizes weight and allows for better ventilation. It’s a warm-weather bag rated at temperatures from 30-40 degrees and comes in at 1-pound, 10oz. MSRP will be $220.
Scrambler 30 OutDry Pack
New for Spring 2015 is a line of waterproof packs featuring OutDry. They guarantee that these packs, like the Scrambler 30, are water tight. It features a main compartment and seam-taped top pocket, HardWave frame sheet for added stability, easy access hydration sleeve, rope strap under top pocket, deep side pockets for water bottles, and side compression straps. The pack has been rain room tested for over 12 hours. It’s a 30L pack with an MSRP of $130. Looks like there’s no need to carry a rain cover for your pack on backpacking trips anymore!
Expect to see this and more from Mountain Hardwear on store shelves this upcoming spring.