The Meltdown has become an essential piece in my kit. It's the perfect technical layer that does just as well on its own as it does under my shell. -Gearhead(R) Expert Cameron A midlayer in the dead of winter and a top layer on spring days, our Backcountry Meltdown Water-Resistant Hoodie was designed to rip it on the mountain all season long. The treated fabric is plush against our skin and gives spray the cold shoulder, while the ribbed cuffs and hem ensure snow and wind don't blow in.