What is the Transition jacket?
The Transition is a warm, breathable jacket featuring a synthetic Polarloft insulation and a super stretchy, comfortable 30D nylon outer fabric. It's ideal for virtually any mountainous activity you can think of, from walking to technical climbing.
What is it made of?
Insulation: Inside the Transition, you'll find a fully synthetic Polarloft insulation with built-in stretch. Thanks to its high polyester content, Polarloft dries quickly and will still maintain warmth when soaking wet, making the jacket versatile enough to be used as an outer layer or midlayer.
Fabrics: Surrounding the insulation is a lightweight, stretchy 30D nylon fabric. This, like the insulation, has built-in stretch and is highly breathable, making the Transition ideal for high-output activities as well as when moving a little slower. It's also wind-resistant and features a durable water repellent coating to fend off light showers and snow. Despite its tough and weather-resistant nature, this fabric feels softer and much more comfortable than most alternatives.
What are its features?
You've got a stretchy, close-fitting hood to add extra warmth, two zipped hand pockets and one inner pocket for all your essentials and elasticated cuffs/an adjustable hem to seal in warmth. The entire jacket packs into its own hand pocket for compact storage and has two carabiner loops so you can attach it to your climbing harness.
How does it fit?
It features Mountain Equipment's 'Alpine' fit, meaning it's slightly slimmer than their regular fit but still allows enough room for a lightweight layer or two underneath. Due to the stretchy fabrics and insulation, it never feels restrictive.
Where does it fit in the layering system?
Thanks to its fantastic breathability, it can either be used as a warm midlayer with a shell over the top in wet, cold conditions or a breathable outer layer when the weather is on your side.
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Polarloft insulation
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Quick-drying
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Warm when wet
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Lightweight 30D nylon fabric
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Water-resistant
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Wind-resistant
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Adjustable stretchy hood
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Two hand pockets
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One inner pocket
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Packs into its own hand pocket
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Alpine fit