Berghaus Vapourlight Hypertherm FZ Jacket Review

The Vapourlight Hypertherm Jacket is an incredibly versatile jacket which can be worn in reverse to accommodate multiple weather conditions. It is ideal for a hiker who wants to leverage one piece of gear.

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Berghaus is a British manufacturer of outdoor gear that now distributes in the US. I expected to find a plethora of durable, traditional gear, but was pleasantly surprised to find out that Berghaus has an extensive in-house research and testing program and lays claim to some of the lightest technical gear to be found anywhere.

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Dec 9, 2014 at 7:08 pm #1323526

Stephanie Jordan
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@maia
Locale: Rocky Mountains

Companion forum thread to:

Berghaus Vapourlight Hypertherm FZ Jacket Review

Dec 11, 2014 at 9:19 am #2155771

Jeff W.
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@jcwhynot
Locale: Northeast

Will…curious how you would compare the warmth of this jacket to a Montbell Thermawrap (assuming you've worn one)

Dec 11, 2014 at 9:40 am #2155783

Sarah Pigeon
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@littlebugshoe

Ditto: I'd like to know how the warmth compares to the Montbell Thermawrap.

Dec 14, 2014 at 1:02 pm #2156667

Will Rietveld
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@williwabbit
Locale: Southwest Colorado

Good question. I have not tested the Montbell UL Thermawrap jacket but I have tested the pants. The jacket at 8.4 ounces is a good comparison for the Berghaus Hypertherm. From the specs, I would say that the Montbell Thermawrap would be warmer, so if you are only interested in LW synthetic warmth, the Montbell is a great value at $145. However, it would not have the technical performance of the Berghaus Hypertherm. The Hypertherm is reversible with thinner fabrics, each side with a designed function, and its 2.4 ounces lighter. The Montbell Thermawrap would not be as breathable, but it would probably be more water-resistant. Hope that helps. Will.
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