Zpacks Down Jacket

I’ve been eyeing this jacket since trying it on at the Trail Days prototype table, and the final version doesn’t disappoint—the fit is spot-on for layering, and it packs down absurdly small in my stuff sack. First real rain test last weekend kept me bone dry through a solid afternoon shower, so this

Tried this on at Trail Days and couldn’t stop thinking about it—the fit is spot-on and it packs down ridiculously small. It’s the first jacket that’s actually ended my search, and I’ve already worn it through a rainy summit.

After months of trying different layers for early season trips, the hood design on this jacket finally gives me a secure fit without flopping around in the wind. The fabric feels impressively light yet blocks the breeze perfectly during alpine starts.