Mountain Hardwear Ampato Dry.Q Elite Jacket - Waterproof (For Men)
Closeouts. The ultra-breathable Mountain Hardwear Ampato jacket offers durable, waterproof protection on the trail thanks to a Dry.Q Elite waterproof breathable membrane and fully seam-sealed construction.
Average Rating based on 32 reviews
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Reviewed by Spinewrencher from Vancouver BC on Saturday, May 18, 2013The fit of this jacket is perfect for me, 5'10", 175 lbs size large. I wore it through a downpour and it was bone dry. I wore it zipped up for a day around town, doing all my normal chores, in and out of stores. It was super comfortable. I never once felt wet or clammy or hot or in any way uncomfortable. I'm going to get the same material for a pair of rain pants, and I'm going to pick another jacket up as well. This is my new favourite jacket and I own 8 other waterproof breathable jackets ranging from SunIce to Arcterryx.
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Reviewed by Spinewrencher from Vancouver BC on Wednesday, May 08, 2013I bought this jacket after doing a lot of research. It breathes better and is more waterproof than Gore-Tex. I have numerous jackets from a variety of manufacturers but I wanted one for when I fish in BC in the fall and winter. This jacket looks like it will keep me dry and therefore with my other layers, dry. We are lucky here in Vancouver to have the Arcterryx outlet and we can buy great product at deep discounts, but I could not pass up this Mountain Hardware jacket for the unbelievable price of $113. I've picked a lot of stuff up from Sierra Trading Post - thanks you guys for making my weekends so much better!!
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Reviewed by Nortrad from Missouri on Tuesday, April 16, 2013Only worn it a few times, once in steady rain, and a couple of times in light. It does very well. The rain beads up and the breathability is great. Nice hood and long sleeves. I bought an XL and it is not too big. Haven't taken it fishing yet, which was my main purpose, although it rains here in the Ozarks regularly. I'm very hopeful this jacket will do well.
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Reviewed by dlberkey from New York City on Saturday, March 16, 2013The jacket was well made, but a bit snug f or me so I had to return it.
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Reviewed by Slipkid from North Georgia on Thursday, March 07, 2013I ordered one Ampato, in XL, that seemed too short to provide adequate coverage, so I ordered an Exposure (XL) and, on a whim, another Ampato (XL). The Exposure was too heavy, for my liking, but the newly-ordered Ampato fits great! Awesome jacket, definitely a keeper. The Ampato has all the same pockets as the Exposure, but they're a little smaller and not covered with flaps. The Ampato (XL) weighs about 21 oz., whereas the Exposure (XL) weighs about 31 oz. The Ampato is much more packable, but is made of the same external material as the Exposure, so it should be as durable. There have been numerous reviews about the Ampato and Exposure being too large around the middle, but I found both to be appropriately sized for layering. (I would say that they are true to size, if it weren't for the first one I ordered.) I've yet to use the Ampato under stress, but it does seem to breathe quite well. Can't wait to try out the Dry.Q Elite in the bush. I have a lot of confidence in this jacket. Will keep you posted.
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Reviewed by maduce50 from Michigan on Tuesday, February 12, 2013The waterproof-breathable membrane performs as advertised. I can wear this jacket with a sweater down to freezing and then spend long periods indoors without getting sweaty by just unzipping and there are pit zips if needed. The inside back of jacket is fine net for air circulation. Extrene light weight. I like the hood with visor as a backup if it should start to rain and you're hatless. 5 total pockets. Three front pockets, two large slash and one zippered left breast ample for a check book. Two inside pockets, one large fine net open top on the right and one large vertically zippered inside left. A wind and water flap is held in position over a YKK zipper with 4 velcro and 2 snap closures. The hood and jacket bottom are equipped with spring barrel stops on draw tight cords. Cold water wash. Detail is excellent on this Chinese made jacket. A word on the sizing, it felt slightly tight, that could be me...too much me.
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Reviewed by C2C from Austin, TX on Thursday, January 24, 2013This jacket was attractive because it had an advanced breathable fabric. The style was good, and the pocket layout seemed right. However, the jacket does not have the room across the back of the shoulders I needed. I am 6'3" and 240 lbs., and tried an XXL. I returned it for a Mountain Hardwear Exposure jacket in the same size, and I found it had ample room.
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Reviewed by jack from Floyd, va on Thursday, January 24, 2013It it the best shell i have seen, you will need to have a vest under it for cold weather.
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Reviewed by All weather walker from Columbia, MO on Tuesday, January 22, 2013Seems well made with a lining that does not get caught on your arm when putting it on. Pit zips are different from my last rain jacket. These are under the arms instead of in front of the pits. As a result, you have to lift your arms up to get to the zips. With all the loose fabric there it is hard to get the zips straigthened for easy opening and closing. I have to use both hands or even take the jacket off to open and close the zips! Hope the membrane last longer than my last one which got brittle and cracked along seams.
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Reviewed by Mrs. Mann from Santa Rosa, CA on Wednesday, January 02, 2013Excellent timely delivery for the holidays. My husband loves this jacket as a lightweight daily wear item over his work clothes to travel to and from or on weekend errands. It works perfectly in this application. I feel for an adventure application he will need a heavier weight version.
