Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Light Full-Zip Hooded Jacket - Men's Mars Red, L

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Stretchdown Light Full Zip Hoody is my first choice for on-route warmth on cold alpine days because the narrow baffle construction layers so cleanly under a shell without bunching at the shoulders or restricting arm movement overhead. The insulated hood cinches down tight when the wind picks up, and the abrasion-resistant doubleweave holds up to rope drag and pack straps without showing wear.""Cold routes demand a midlayer that can keep up with every move without snagging on gear, fighting against a pack, or restricting the reach needed to make the next clip or place the next piece. The Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Light Full-Zip Hooded Jacket was built specifically for those conditions, combining the proven Stretchdown platform with a narrow baffle construction that keeps the profile slim and the warmth exactly where it needs to be. Seven hundred fill RDS certified down woven into a single 20D stretch doubleweave fabric delivers genuine on-route insulation without the bulk or restriction of a traditional baffled jacket, while the abrasion and tear-resistant construction handles rope drag, pack straps, and rough rock contact without breaking down over time. An insulated hood with front cinch closure seals heat in at the head during cold belays and exposed traverses, and elastic binding at the cuffs and hem locks out drafts from every remaining opening. Soft-lined zippered hand pockets add warmth and organization during stationary moments, and the full-zip construction makes venting or removing the layer fast and intuitive when output climbs on the approach. From the first pitch to the last fire of the evening, the Stretchdown Light Full-Zip Hooded Jacket keeps the cold from becoming part of the story."

Price: $319.99 from Backcountry