There's ambitious, and then there's the Patagonia PowSlayer Jacket. This jacket is a lightweight, breathable and packable 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro ePE shell fabric with a minimalist, no-nonsense design for the highest levels of durable storm protection deep into the backcountry.
Features:
Lightweight, packable and durable 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro ePE shell fabric for the highest levels of waterproof, breathable and windproof protection.
Adjustable, fixed hood with hidden stretch panels can be pulled over a helmet even when the collar is fully zipped; the laminated visor preserves visibility in bad conditions.
Vislon zipper at the center-front and coated pocket and vent zippers are watertight, durable and easy to use.
Pit zips quickly release heat; adjustable, low-profile cuffs secure over or under gloves.
Adjustable powder skirt can be cinched for a tight seal and lies flat when not in use.
Two zippered oversized, bellowed chest pockets for skins or large items, one with a secure media pocket; two zippered hand warmer pockets; one zippered upper-arm pocket; one interior zippered stash pocket; one interior drop-in pocket.
Concealed RECCO reflector allows rescuers to determine the reflector location; made in a Fair Trade Certified factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor.
630.21 g (22.23 oz)
Shell: 3-layer, 3.8-oz 80-denier 100% recycled nylon plain-weave GORE-TEX Pro ePE fabric with a woven ripstop backer and a durable water repellent (DWR) finish. Lining: 3-oz 89% recycled polyester/11% spandex plain weave with a DWR finish. Fabrics, membrane and DWR finishes made without intentionally added PFAS. Fabrics are certified as bluesign approved.
