Black Diamond Alpine Start jacket

For the weight conscious climbers, the Alpine Start Hoody is an ultralight softshell featuring Schoeller stretch-woven fabric to provide highly breathable and packable weather resistance for when conditions shift mid route. An ultralight softshell designed to shield weight-conscious climbers from ridgeline gusts and light weather, the Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody features Schoeller stretch-woven fabric to provide highly breathable and highly packable weather resistance. An updated, women’s specific silhouette provides an increased range of motion and unrestricted movement, so that you can keep climbing even in windy and cold conditions. Elastic banding on hood, cuffs, and hem seals in warmth and secures fit, while a drop hem is harness-compatible.

Features:

- Schoeller Eco-Repel Bio® PFAS-free DWR Technology
- Adjustable, climbing-helmet-compatible hood
- Stows in chest pocket with carabiner clip loop
- Drop hem for more coverage under harness
- Elasticized hood, cuffs, and hem

Specifications:

- Material: Nylon Stretch Woven with Schoeller Eco-Repel Bio DWR (93% Nylon, 7% Elastane, 80gsm)
- Weight: 181 g

Technology:

Bluesign Approved Material:
- Materials approved by Bluesign have undergone strict production criteria from the raw materials to the end product to ensure they follow standards that are responsible and sustainable with regard to people, the environment and resources. With Bluesign approved materials, users can be assured that their products were manufactured with responsibly use of resources and the lowest possible impact on people and the environment.