The jacket: The Synchro Jacket is one of MH's high-end waterproof/breathable softshells. It is generously sized, and uses a three-layer lamination of Conduit™ membrane (Mountain Hardwear's version of Gore-Tex™ 3L) with a stretch-face fabric and a knit-fleece backing. Other features include fully welded exterior zippered pockets (including one cleverly hidden in a taped right-arm seam and perfectly sized for an iPod nano), all fully taped exterior seams, and one-handed drawcords at hem and neck (or hood, in the case of the slightly pricier, hooded model). Equally appropriate jacket for skiing, après-ski, or just being seen among the townies.
