Exceptional warmth without compromising breathability. Inspired by the popular MEC Obsession Hoodie, this jacket incorporates the warmest weight of Polartec Alpha insulation for you to crush routes and lines in high alpine settings and cold temps. With a light soft shell fabric covering the insulation, the Obsession allows you to climb and ski in demanding conditions without feeling like you need to stop and micro-adjust layers to stay comfortable. It's DWR-treated to shed water when you wear it as an outer layer, and the streamlined cut also works as a mid-layer. Designed exclusively for women with close input from our female MEC Ambassadors, it's now a mainstay in their cold-weather layering systems.
- Outer fabric is Toray Airtastic 20-denier nylon soft shell fabric that’s wind-resistant and has awesome breathability
- Outer surfaces have a DWR (durable water repellency) finish for protection from wetness
- Quilted Polartec High Pile Alpha in the body (120g), sleeves (80g) and hood (60g) remains warm and breathable in damp conditions
- Liner is ripstop nylon with high air permeability for good breathability
- Inside and insulation are quilted with stretch thread to hold warmth next to your body and provide mobility
- Helmet-compatible 3-panel hood has an elastic edge binding to seal out drafts
- Internal stormflap covers zipper and a foldover chinguard protects your skin
- Box pleat at centre back creates a feminine silhouette that also increases your range of motion
- Zippered handwarmer pockets on side seams to stow gear or gloves
- Inner knit cuffs with thumb loops for extra warmth and easy layering
- Curved hem is slightly longer in the back for coverage, and has elastic to hold it in place
- Centre back length is 27 1/8in. for size medium
- Turn garment inside-out while washing and drying. Front loading machine wash cold on delicate cycle. Do not use fabric softeners or bleach. Tumble dry low. Do not iron or dry clean
