When your window of good weather closes and the summit is still five pitches away, the Ether kicks in. GORE-TEX PACLITE fabric provides the protection of a 3-layer shell but trimmed down to 2.5 layers. Shoulders and elbows are reinforced with 3-layer Gore-Tex fabric. Integrated pit zips and handwarmerpocket zips provide full-torso venting; durable water-resistant zippers shave weight by eliminating the need for storm flaps. With rolldown, one-handed Optipull hood and adjustable hem. The pants have threequarter- length, water-resistant side zippers for venting and easy on/off; adjustable cuffs for a tight seal over a variety of boots, and anatomically curved, 3-layer Gore-Tex fabric reinforcements at the seat and knees. Imported.
