Put it on, and keep it on through stop-and-start activity. Designed for passionate alpinists, climbers and skiers, this jacket uses breathable Polartec Alpha Direct insulation that vents heat when you're moving. The hood, shoulders and sleeves use waterproof-breathable AscentShell to offer hard-shell protection when conditions change or unexpected weather rolls in. Water-resistant, highly breathable Pertex Microlight fabric keeps the protection going through the body and keeps the overall package lightweight enough for ambitious alpine objectives.
- Sleeves, shoulders and hood are made of waterproof-breathable AscentShell 20-denier ripstop nylon that also blocks wind
- Torso is lightweight Pertex Microlight 20-denier ripstop nylon that is wind- and water-resistant
- Fully insulated with breathable Polartec Alpha Direct, body-mapped for warmth in the torso and mobility in side panels, lower arms, lower back and hood
- Adjustable hood is helmet compatible
- Zippered chest pockets and hand pockets are set high above a harness or hipbelt
- Gusseted underarm panels provide range of motion
- Hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs and drawcord hem seal out the weather
