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What is the Firewall Light Jacket?
It's a soft, supple, and comfortable waterproof shell jacket with a 3-layer Pertex® construction that expertly balances weight, protection, and next-to-skin comfort. Noticeably quieter to wear than a traditional shell jacket, it's perfect for hiking, hill walking, trekking and general everyday use in the outdoors when the weather's not playing ball.
What is it made from?
The Firewall Light Jacket is constructed from three-layer Pertex® Shield, which is a soft, highly breathable, waterproof fabric designed for low bulk protection in the mountains when weight and breathability are key.
This three-layer construction combines a waterproof, windproof and breathable membrane, robust 20D polyamide (nylon) face fabric and a soft touch knit backer made from recycled polyester. The jacket is finished with a PFC-Free DWR (durable water repellent) coating to encourage rain to bead off the jacket instead of soaking in, without the use of harmful forever chemicals.
Pertex® Shield delivers a hydrostatic head rating of 20,000mm and a breathability MVTR score of 20,000 g/m2/24hrs, meaning it offers great waterproof protection and breathability, making it suitable for various outdoor activities. The jacket feels soft and packable, making it an ideal jacket for stashing in your rucksack, just in case, without taking up heaps of space.
What are its features?
The Firewall Light features a streamlined feature set to keep weight and bulk to a minimum, making it the ideal highly packable protective shell for exploring the outdoors when the weather's not playing ball.
Starting from the top, you've got a protective hood with a single point adjustment, ideal for shelter from the elements in less extreme conditions. The hood features a flexible, stiffened peak to help keep rain and snow away from your face for a better field of vision.
The jacket is fastened with a YKK® AquaGuard® centre front zip with a lined chin guard for comfort around the face when fully zipped.
For storage, you'll find two zipped hand pockets ideal for keeping various trail essentials such as snacks and a mobile phone close to hand. The pockets also use YKK® AquaGuard® waterproof zips to help prevent literal puddles in your pockets during prolonged downpours.
The sleeves are articulated for freedom of movement and comfort when layering. Whilst the extended cuffs provide added coverage and warmth across the hands.
Finally, a dual-sided rear hem adjustment with an anti-snag tether can be adjusted with one hand to further seal out the elements, keeping warm air inside the jacket and cold drafts out.
Features
- Soft-touch knitted backer fabric improves comfort next to skin
- Single-Point hood, perfect for less extreme conditions or when every gram matters
- Stiffened and flexible polymer peak for increased weather protection
- Sleeve articulation for freedom of movement
- YKK® AquaGuard® centre front zip with lined chin guard for comfort
- 2 external hand pockets with YKK® AquaGuard® zips
- Extended cuffs with low-profile hook-and-loop adjustment to optimise fit and hand warmth
- Dual-sided rear hem adjustment with anti-snag tether