What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"This is my secret weapon for shoulder-season layering and high-output winter activities. It's shockingly light, incredibly warm, and stands up to wind and weather better than most puffies in its class. I keep it stashed in my pack 24/7."Whether we're logging early morning miles or navigating alpine ridgelines, the SuperStrand XT Hooded Jacket keeps us warm without slowing us down. As the pinnacle piece in the SuperStrand collection, this hoodie combines vertical-baffled warmth with windproof protection and water-resistant durability. It features VerticalX(TM) SuperStrand synthetic insulation in the core and lighter VerticalX(TM) ECO insulation in the hood and sleeves for targeted warmth where we need it most. The ultralight Pertex(R) Quantum shell, made from recycled fishing nets, provides windproof coverage and packs down effortlessly when conditions change. Thoughtful touches like zip hand pockets, a helmet-compatible hood, and low-profile elastic cuffs make this hoodie an alpine-ready essential.