Inspired by ME's original pile fleeces of the 1970s and '80s, the classic styling of the Highpile Hooded Jacket is a throwback to the golden age of Himalayan climbing when budgets were small, and ambition was high. Soft and warm, and with excellent stretch and wicking properties, it’s the ideal mid-layer for mountaineers and walkers needing to beat the cold.
The high loft fleece, made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste, is soft, stretchy and comfortable against the skin. Designed for cold-weather conditions, it traps heat efficiently and dries quickly, keeping you warm after an uphill climb.
Durable and weatherproof softshell fabric overlays on the shoulders and elbows reinforce areas vulnerable to abrasion and thinning. Zipped handwarmer pockets help thaw frozen fingers, and a snug hood adds extra protection on wind-blasted plateaus.
Designed with an Alpine Fit and with excellent stretch, the Highpile Hooded Jacket layers well while allowing for a complete range of movement, whether breaking camp beneath the majesty of Annapurna or scrambling Grib Goch’s knife edge arête.
- High loft fleece throughout for exceptional warmth.
- Overlays of stretch double weave softshell fabric on shoulders and chest pocket for durability.
- Two zipped hand pockets.
- Zipped chest pocket.
- YKK® moulded centre front zip.
- Elasticated cuffs provide a warm seal around bare wrists.
- Grown-on elastane bound hood provides extra protection and warmth.
- Low bulk elastane bound hem.
- Alpine fit for complete freedom of movement.
Materials: 100% recycled high loft fleece throughout for exceptional warmth (250g/m2) with overlays of Exolite 125 stretch double weave softshell fabric on shoulders and chest pocket for durability (PFAS-free DWR).
Weight: c 420g.