Mountain Hardwear Polartec Power Grid Full-Zip Hooded Jacket - Women's Lapis Dusk Heather/Black, XL

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This is the fleece I rely on when I'm moving between high-output climbs and colder transitions. The grid fleece traps warmth without overheating, and it layers easily under a shell when the weather turns.""Some layers stay in the lineup year after year because they simply work. The Polartec Power Grid Full-Zip Hooded Jacket from Mountain Hardwear is a technical midlayer built to keep pace with changing seasons, shifting weather, and demanding mountain objectives. Constructed with Polartec Power Grid fleece, the fabric’s grid-back structure traps heat while allowing excess moisture to escape. The result is a layer that stays warm during cold starts yet breathes efficiently when the pace picks up on steep approaches or long climbs. A three-piece scuba hood with elastic binding provides close-fitting coverage, while stretch-knit panels and thumbholes at the cuffs enhance mobility and help keep sleeves in place when layering. Zippered hand pockets and a color-blocked chest pocket store small essentials, and elastic binding at the hem helps seal in warmth. From alpine climbs and ski tours to shoulder-season hikes and travel days, the Polartec® Power Grid™ Full-Zip Hooded Jacketdelivers dependable warmth, breathability, and layering versatility."

Price: $174.99 from Backcountry