Virunga - 3L eVent® Waterproof Hard Shell Jacket - Men

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Industry Reviews

• Gear Institute - Full Review, Side by Side Comparison
• 'Best Hard Shell Jackets of 2017' pick by Gear Institute
• 'Best hard shell jacket for Hot Weather Hiking' - The Mishmi Takin Virunga won this category thanks to its highly breathable eVent membrane combined with copious mechanical venting options.
• 'The Mishmi Takin Virunga jacket dumps heat and sweat vapor more effectively than just about any other shell we’ve tested.' 
• 'On a sweaty multi-day bike ride in the rain, it kept a tester from overheating, while everyone else was wet from the inside.'
• 'Heavy bushwhacking had no impact on the lightweight rip stop shell.'
• Tami Mittan, Colorado Mountain Mom - Full Review 
• 'The Mishmi Takin Virunga is a year-round, high quality and highly versatile piece.'
• 'I’ve worn it over a warmth layer while family skiing in Colorado ... I am thrilled with this jacket'
• 'I have a very expensive Gortex hard shell made by a reputable, well known outdoor brand. I’m happy to report that the Gortex jacket will now be replaced by the Mishmi Takin, due to the Virunga’s superior fit, feel, and features.'
• Kovas Palubinskas, Midwest Basecamp - Full Review 
• 'Both times the rain was an actual deluge. Neither time did ANY moisture get inside this hard shell. That’s maximum performance.'
• 'a great jacket for ice climbing'
• Alicyn Lane, Modern Hiker - Full Review 
• 'First I tried it out in the snow. The jacket was extremely windproof and did a solid job of keeping my insulated jacket and underlayers dry.'
• 'I went storm chasing and set out in the cold rain and “semi-snow” —  and the jacket performed great. I was dry and breathing with the jacket. The hood had excellent coverage and kept my head dry.'
• Kurt Repenshak, National Parks Traveler - Full Review
• 'On several snowshoe outings that featured a variety of exertion, this jacket did an excellent job of breathing to keep me dry on the inside.'
• Athalon Sports & Life - Full Review 
• 'This lightweight jacket is built to be a workhorse, whether you're hitting the wintery slopes or going on a warm-weather hike.'
• Outdoor NW - Full Review 
• 'Best new winter gear' 
• Misty Stephens, Mom Does Reviews - Full Review
• 'It is rugged too. It got caught on a nail and tugged.  I was so sure I would find a hole ripped through my beautiful pink jacket, but upon inspection there was no tear anywhere.  Not even a pull in the material.