What is the Pac Plus Jacket?
The Pac Plus Jacket is a fully waterproof jacket that manages to be both lightweight and extremely packable, whilst maintaining most of the features you’d expect on a much heavier jacket. It’s built to offer protection from the elements, both wind and rain, but also to stuff into it’s own pocket, making it ideal for keeping nice and small in your pack when its not needed. Fastpacking, mountain walking and trekking, the Pac Plus will do it all.
What is the Pac Plus Jacket made from?
It’s incredible sub 300g weight and pack size is predominantly down to the use of Gore-tex Paclite Plus. Unlike previous generations of Paclite, Paclite Plus is incredibly comfortable next to skin, even when wet. Previous generations of Paclite would stick to your skin and feel particularly clammy, something that isn’t the case with Paclite Plus. It's a 2.5 layer construction that not only offers great breathability but also the reliable durability of Gore-Tex in torrential downpours. Along with the waterproofing Paclite offers great breathability and windproofing.
What are its features?
The Pac Plus manages to hold onto a lot of features despite its diminutive pack size and weight. Starting at the top, it features a fully adjustable roll-away hood with a stiffened peak. A mid height helps keep out the worst of the weather. A full length YKK Aquaguard front zip with an internal storm flap. Two mesh lined hand pockets that are capable of storing a map take care of both storage and ventilation. One of those pockets also acts as the stuff sack, allowing the jacket to fold into it for storage when not in use. Shaped, adjustable cuffs and an adjustable hem with a cinchable drawcord round out the Pac Plus Jacket’s features.
How does the Pac Plus Jacket fit?
The Pac Plus features a slim, athletic fit, cutting down on bulk where it isn’t needed. Because of this it works best over a baselayer or lightweight midlayer.
Where does it fit in the layering system?
Primarily designed as an outer shell, it’s best suited to use over a baselayer to provide weather protection and waterproofing.
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Lightweight
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Packable (packs into own pocket)
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Breathable
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Fully waterproof and windproof
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2.5 layer Gore-Tex Paclite Plus fabric
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Full length YKK Aquaguard centre front zip with internal storm flap
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Two large mesh lined hand pockets with YKK Aquaguard zips for storage and venting
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Adjustable hook and loop tab cuffs
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Adjustable hem with drawcord
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Fully adjustable roll away hood
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Female specific fit