What is the Frontier Jacket?
The Frontier Jacket is a highly breathable soft shell that's perfect for long days in the mountains. It will help shrug off the worst of the weather whilst allowing you to effectively dump excess heat when you're working hard.
What is the Frontier made of?
The Frontier uses Exolite 210 stretch double weave Soft Shell fabric that not only breathes exceptionally well but also shrugs most of the bad weather. It is incredibly stretchy, allowing for full mobility when climbing or scrambling, and also offers excellent abrasion resistance to keep you protected no matter your adventure.
What are the features?
Starting from the top the Frontier has a fully adjustable Mountain Hood that sits well over a helmet but can also be synched right down to remove excess volume when you're not wearing a helmet. That jacket features four pockets - two external hand pockets, a Napoleon chest pocket and an internal security pocket - all of which are zipped and sit out of the way of the harness/hipbelt line. To seal out cold updrafts the jacket has a dual tether hem drawcord and velcro adjustable cuffs.
How does the Frontier Fit?
The Frontier fits into Mountain Equipments 'Alpine Fit' block which is designed to be close fitting but still able to accommodate a few layers on underneath.
Where does the Frontier fit in the layering system?
The Frontier is a mid-weight soft shell designed to be used as an outer layer on windy, dry days. It will also provide you with a bit of protection from a light shower (and dries quickly). It can also be worn under a shell when the weather takes a turn for the worst.
Summary
The Frontier is the ideal piece for those who are out in changeable conditions. It will protect you from most of the bad weather, before you need to chuck your shell on, but is also comfortable and breathable enough to wear all day when it gets a bit chillier.
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Lightweight
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Breathable
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Versatile
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Exolite 210 stretch double weave Soft Shell fabric
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Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable
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Active fit with articulated and pre-shaped sleeves
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Over-locked and topstitched construction on body, twin needle on hood
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2-way YKK moulded centre front zip
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2 hand pockets
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Napoleon chest pocket
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Inner zipped security pocket
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Adjustable cuffs and dual tether hem drawcords