The Alpine Guide Jacket is designed with specific features for guides and mountain professionals operating in harsh mountain environments. Striking an ideal balance of weight and durability, the N80d Most Rugged GORE-TEX PRO fabric is proven in severe conditions. Featuring two large chest pockets, the left pocket accommodates a full size radio. The high visibility, helmet compatible StormHood™ delivers full protection without impeding peripheral vision and secures with glove-friendly Cohesive™ cordlocks.
GORE-TEX
Waterproof, windproof and breathable textiles that offer fully protective environmental shelter.
Professional Products
Highly specialized, purpose-built designs focused on maximum utility for mountain professionals.
Features & Specs
Technical Features
Waterproof
Windproof
Breathable
Lightweight
Durable
Collar Configuration
Laminated chin guard with brushed microsuede facing for added comfort
Tall collar
Construction
Micro-seam allowance (1.6 mm) reduces bulk and weight
Strategically placed narrow GORE seam tape (8mm width)
Cuff & Sleeves Configuration
Die-cut Velcro® cuff adjusters reduce bulk, and won't catch or tear off
Fabric Treatment
Arc'teryx Nu water repellent treatment
Hem Configuration
Drop back hem
External Cohaesive™ hem adjusters function as Hemlock™ to prevent jacket from slipping out from under a climbing harness
Cord adjusters are split to prevent accidental clipping with a carabiner
Hood Configuration
Laminated brim
Cohaesive™ hood adjustments for ease of use with mittens or gloves
Helmet compatible StormHood™ provides full coverage without impacting visibility
Highly visible Orange hood is easily identifiable from the ground or air
Patterning
e3D Ergonomic 3-Dimensional patterning for enhanced comfort and mobility
No-lift gusseted underarms
Pocket Configuration
Left chest pocket is sized to be radio compatible
Note: Our WaterTight™ zippers are highly water resistant, but not waterproof. We do not recommend keeping items in your pockets that may be damaged by moisture
Internal zippered pocket
Two high, crossover hand pockets with WaterTight™ zips
Zippers & Fly Configuration
TPU zipper-pulls reduce noise and are easy to grab