Wear it climbing, skiing or trekking. Besides waterproof and breathable, it's remarkably soft and quiet. Or as Dave Hahn says, "Finally a hard shell that doesn't feel like you're wearing a potato chip bag." And the rugged 3-layer construction stands up to long days of ferrying loads and leading pitches. Built to the perfect year-round weight. Simply the most versatile, indispensable piece you can own. Machine wash. Precision layering.
"I love this jacket. This spring I'm carrying it on Everest as my hardshell. You won't find a better one." - Ed Viesturs
"This is my shelter from the storm when I am climbing providing protection from wind, snow and rain. A truly multifunctional piece that provides tons of protection and security for only a few ounces of weight." - Ed Viesturs
WATERPROOF & BREATHABLE THREE-LAYER CONSTRUCTION WITH DURABLE WATER-REPELLENT (DWR) FINISH; RATED TO 20K/20K
LIGHTWEIGHT: EASY TO PACK, EASY TO WEAR AT HIGH ALTITUDES
QUIET & SOFT: NO IRRITATING RUSTLE OR CRUNCH
INTEGRATED HOOD FITS OVER HELMET. MOVES WHEN YOU TURN YOUR HEAD
TURTLING COLLAR SHELTERS YOUR FACE FROM COLD & WIND
PIT ZIPS FOR EASY VENTING
WATER-RESISTANT ZIPPERS: SEALED TO ELIMINATE NEED FOR FLAPS
ERGONOMIC POCKETS COMPATIBLE WITH HARNESS AND PACK
100% POLY-DWR
Center Back Length
26.5"
Garment Weight
14.11 oz
First Ascent Sizing - Women
XSmall
Small
Medium
Large
XLarge
Bust
33
34-35
36-37
38.5-40
41.5-43.5
Waist
25
26-27
28-29
30.5-32
33.5-35.5
Hips
35
36-37
38-39
40.5-42
43.5-45.5
Inseam
30
31
31
32
32
First Ascent is cut closer to the body for a great, active fit with no bunching or binding. It is built as a complete system. All pieces - outerwear, insulating layers and baselayer - are cut so the body and sleeve lengths of each successive layer are slightly longer than the one underneath.