The Mountain Equipment Astral hoody is a lightweight women's technical soft shell, designed to cope with fickle mountain weather during spring, summer and autumn. This hoody is superbly adaptable and looks great too.
Constructed from Polartec® Powershield Lite the Astral Hoody provides protection from wind and light rain showers, and is also superbly breathable and extremely comfortable to wear - ideal for any mountain based activities. The Astral Hoody features a close female athletic cut and is intended for 3 season use (Autumn, Spring and Summer) and is perfect for climbing, scrambling and mountaineering. When previously you may have been changing layers to suit varying weather, the just leave the Astral Hoody on and keep moving. This system is ideal for summer alpine climbing, where speed is safety.
Its low weight belies its strength that is harnessed from its tough abrasion resistant skin, and it will happily cope with the rigours of mountaineering. Also its low weight and bulk make it ideal for mountain travel, trekking and backpacking.
- Polartec® Powershield® Lite resists wind, rain and snow yet remains exceptionally breathable
- Polartec® Powerstretch® panels aid movement and breathability
- Women’s specific Active cut offers exceptional freedom of movement
- Flat locked seams throughout
- Stealth hood provides protection from worst of the elements
- 2 external hand-pockets are accessible when wearing a climbing harness or rucksack
- Elastane cuffs
- Weight approx: 350g
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