On high ridges, steep ice and anything alpine, the Patagonia Alpine Wind Jacket
serves as a true "best of all worlds" staple. It excels as a stand-alone shell for
blustery rock climbs, cool-weather trail runs and high-output ski tours. And then,
when conditions have you ice and alpine climbing, it functions as a lightly insulated
windshirt on the approach, as well as a frictionless midlayer when it's time to bundle
up and tie-in. The polyester ripstop shell with a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent)
treatment sheds snow and blocks wind, while the smooth, lightly brushed hanging
mesh liner wicks moisture, dries fast, and doesn't bind to your baselayers. Superlight
stretch-woven underarm panels enhance breathability and allow for unimpaired arm
motion, and the two hand pockets close with zippers. A drawcord hem, elastic cuffs, a
heat-transfer reflective logo and a regular-coil, center-front zipper with DWR finish round
out the features. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.