MEC Synergy Jacket and Alpine Ally Jacket

Whenever you hear GORE-TEX mentioned in the same sentence with outdoor clothing, you know you can’t go wrong. The Synergy Jacket from MEC is lightweight, breathable, and made of 70-denier nylon with a GORE-TEX PTFE laminate. It also has a durable water repellent (DWR) finish. The jacket’s fully seam-taped construction is designed to keep water – and blasting wind gusts – out, while the water-resistant front zip is glued in place for durability. What`s more, the underarm vents allow the jacket to breathe, while two chest pockets have water-resistant zippers with zipper garages. For lighter weather conditions, MEC offers its more economical Alpine Ally Jacket. Designed for the ever-changing weather in coastal climates, one of the key highlights is the 3-layer Pertex Shield+, which is treated to resist against water. It’s also taped through the seams for full waterproof protection. Further, the main, front zipper is backed with a storm flap and additional underarm zippers allow the jacket to breathe easier. It has a clean, stitch-free construction with articulated elbows to provide easier movement. Retail Pricing Alpine Ally Jacket: $275 CAD Synergy Jacket: $375 CAD www.mec.ca