Inspired by Mountain Equipment's original pile fleeces of the 1970s and 80s, the classic styling of the Highpile Hooded Jacket is a throwback to the golden age of Himalayan climbing when budgets were small, and ambition was high. Soft and warm, and with excellent stretch and wicking properties, it’s the ideal mid-layer for mountaineers and walkers needing to beat the cold. With its retro feel, the Highpile Hooded Jacket is at home everywhere, from bare mountain bothies to busy city streets.
The high loft fleece, made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste, is soft, stretchy and comfortable against the skin. Designed for cold-weather conditions, it traps heat efficiently and dries quickly, keeping you warm after an uphill climb.
Durable and weatherproof softshell fabric overlays on the shoulders and elbows pay homage to their early fleece styles and reinforce areas vulnerable to abrasion and thinning. Zippered handwarmer pockets help thaw frozen fingers, and a snug grown-on hood adds extra protection on wind-blasted plateaus.
Designed around their Alpine Fit and with excellent stretch, the Highpile Hooded Jacket layers well while allowing for a complete range of movement, whether breaking camp beneath the majesty of Annapurna or scrambling Grib Goch’s knife edge arête.
Features:
- 100% Recycled 250g m⁻² high loft fleece fabric for exceptional warmth
- Overlays of EXOLITE 125 stretch double weave soft shell fabric with FC free DWR
- Alpine fit
- Elastane bound hood
- Over-locked and top-stitched construction throughout for next-to-skin comfort
- 2 zipped hand warmer pockets and 1 Napoleon chest pocket
- YKK® moulded centre front zip
- Elastane bound cuffs and hem
Fair Wear - As a member of Fair Wear, Mountain Equipment is committed to implementing the highest standards of working conditions. Mountain Equipment were awarded "Leader Status" by Fair Wear Foundation in 2016 and has been awarded their highest accolade for performance every year since.
Exolite - Mountain Equipment’s series of double-weave stretch soft shell fabrics.
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