RMI and Whittaker Mountaineering Gear Guides Expedition Skills Seminar - Winter | Page 20

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What to Look for in a Hard Shell

The hard shell coat should be made of a water proof, nylon material (such as Gore-Tex®). A thinner and lighter weight jacket is ample, and ideal for the climb. It should have an attached hood for protection from the elements.

Hard Shell (Layer 4) A jacket made of rain-proof material with an attached hood. We recommend a non-insulated jacket for this layer.

VIDEO: The logic behind Hard Shells with Peter Whittaker and Melissa Arnot

Arc'teryx

Beta LT

The north face

leonidas

WOMEN'S

MEN'S

Patagonia

Super Cell

Arc'teryx

alpha sl

Arc'teryx

beta lt

Arc'teryx

alpha sl