Mountain Hardwear Cloud Cipher Hooded Jacket - Women's City Fog/Half Moon Grey, M

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:“I love this piece because it feels insanely light yet still handles serious weather. The hood cinches down perfectly without blocking vision, the underarm vents move air fast, and the whole jacket disappears into its own pocket. It’s the type of shell I grab when I want full protection without carrying any extra weight.”We reach for the Cloud Cipher Hooded Jacket when fast-moving weather demands a shell that’s both packable and powerful. Built from DrySpell 20D 3-layer micro-rip nylon, it seals out wind and rain while staying light enough to disappear inside its own pocket. The hood features an elastic binding, laminated brim, and halo cinch that dial in a secure fit without sacrificing visibility—exactly what we want when scrambling across exposed ridgelines or navigating stormy alpine terrain. Thoughtful weather-ready details support every movement: underarm zip vents for rapid heat release, two water-resistant hand pockets for protected storage, and an asymmetrical cuff design that improves coverage while preserving dexterity. A rear hood cinch cord connects cleanly to a neck loop for streamlined cord management, and the dual hem cinch fine-tunes the fit when gusts pick up. Highly packable, durable, and purpose-built for the mountains, the Cloud Cipher Hooded Jacket is a storm shell made for fast missions and unpredictable forecasts.

Price: $309.99 from Backcountry