Essenshells are the secret weapons of enlightened alpine climbers, backcountry skiers and farflung trail runners, They combine wind and water protection with high breathability for aerobic ascents when the clock is ticking, but are generous space savers inside a pack. Both are lightweight and compressible and have a trim fit that emphasizes mobility, but not at the expense of layering. Paired with Regulator'\\" R2· or R1· (pp. 33-35), they provide enough warmth for fast alpine climbs along with excellent moisture transfer for cold-weather running. The jacket has a storm-flapped main zipper and waterresistant, zippered handwarmer pockets; its shoulder yoke is reinforced to resist wear. The pullover has two pockets and a deep-venting, water-resistant chest zipper. Details for both include a rolldown, one-handed Optipull hood, foldover chin flap, adjustable hem (with drawcord) and hook-and-Ioop·closing cuffs. Imported
