This jacket sets a new standard for the "soft shell" category. Using Gore Windstopper Trango fabric, and stretch Polartec® Powershield panels in key areas, Alchemy combines insulative comfort with durability and weather resistance. The trim alpine cut will leave you without the bulk around your harness or pack. The jacket is windproof, water resistant and breathable.
Two-way stretch, GORE-TEX®; WINDSTOPPER®; Soft Shell, a warm fleece liner and durable DWR finish give the fully windproof Alchemy excellent water resistance and warmth for climbing and high-altitude sports.
| Primary Use: | Ice and Alpine Climbing |
| Weight: | 1 lbs, 6 oz / 632.00 g |
| Body: | Alchemy Stretch Soft Shell |
| Laminate: | WINDSTOPPER®; Soft Shell |
| Panel: | Schoeller®; NanoSphere®; Soft Shell |
| Additional: | Air permeable, four-way stretch, side and arm panels; Hidden PowerStretch®; cuff; Welded hand and chest pockets with water-resistant zips; One handed hem drawcords; Drawcord at neck; Interior zip pocket |
| Chest | Sleeve (inches) | ||||
| Small | 36-38 | 33 | |||
| Medium | 39-41 | 34 | |||
| Large | 42-45 | 35 | |||
| XL | 46-49 | 36 |
01/22/09
I live in MN and bought this jacket for casual wear since I travel frequently and it works well when transitioning climates via airplane from sub digit temps to a cool breeze in the 60s. I am planning a summit attempt on Rainer this summer and will use this as an insulating layer or under my Exposure II MH jacket if the weather picks up.
Overall the jacket has great windproof and water resistance and with it stretchy fabrics it fits comfortably over heavy layers. Awesome jacket!
Rick J
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