At a first glance, the woman’s coalition series appears to be the sleekest looking soft shell combo, but you slightly question a soft shell's warmth factor. But you need not worry because MEC has taken every little detail into consideration for this product. Innovatively a waterproof- breathable membrane is only placed on certain zones including the hood and shoulders area, also the majority of the pants with the exception of the back off the legs. The ideology behind the strategic water repellent areas is to maximize breathablitity and ensure sweat less comfort. Furthermore the chill factor is diminished by a comforting fleece lining. If the temperatures dips into the negative you will want ensure that you have an additional fleece layer underneath the jacket, however, if it’s radiating sunshine can ensure you will be in breathable Hawaii.
The details within the coalition product line radiate MEC's commitment to producing quality and user driven merchandise. Impressively, the Coalition jacket’s hood fits over your helmet, has a removable powder skirt and cuffs that easily engulf your gloves. A personal favorite on this jacket was the simplistic approach to pockets; you have a MP3 dedicated pocket and all pockets are messed lined to ensure fast breathablitity and fast retrieval. The snow pants mindfully accommodate layering, from the adjustable waistband to the leg side zippers.
Purchasing the coalition jackets and pants is a no sweat decision! If you’re looking for seriously quality and merchandise you can trust in the backcountry the Coalition jacket and snow pants are a winning team.
