I never heard of mountain hardwear.. where would I find this jacket in the store instead of online?
I bought mine at a local outdoor store (Estes Park, Colorado). I know that REI carries a lot of Mountain Hardwear gear. Dicks carries a few items as well. Even if you go with a different brand you want to stick with a "soft shell" jacket. Soft shell's provide the warmth of a fleece coat and will keep you dry like an outer hard shell, all in one non-bulky package.