Description
Winter belays are unforgiving. The Alpha Parka – the warmest down-insulated belay parka – sheds the cold and wind so you can focus on your task. RDS-certified 850-fill goose down’s outstanding warmth is complemented with mapped synthetic insulation for added breathability in moisture-prone areas. Exceptionally breathable 2L GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ with ultralight, ultra-durable Hadron™ face fabric blocks wind and resists water while adding warmth equivalent to 100g of down. A proprietary fabric they created to redefine the standard for superlight alpine durability, Hadron™ is engineered with a liquid crystal polymer ripstop grid to deliver abrasion resistance rivaling fabrics twice its weight. A StormHood™ protects without impacting lines-of-sight, and the articulated gender-specific design fits comfortably over winter climbing gear. Features Windproof Water resistant Highly breathable Down Composite Mapping™ features 850 fill European goose down for premium warmth plus strategic use of synthetic insulation in moisture heavy areas Two types of seam taped GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ face fabric combine for windproof, water resistant, highly breathable protection Durable Hadron™ with 2L GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ reinforces hood, chest, shoulders, sleeves, and rear hem Cuff gaskets seal out drafts Dual lower hem adjusters Helmet compatible StormHood™ provides full coverage without impacting visibility Chest pocket Two hand pockets Two internal dump pockets Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified product Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Dope dyed uses significantly less water and energy in the dyeing process Two-way front zipper