Dynafit Alpine Wind Jacket Women's

• Cuts the wind on exposed ridgelines without making you sweat.
• Packs into its own hood, so it takes almost no room in a vest.
• Thumb loops keep sleeves in place and hands warmer.
• Mesh back panel helps airflow where a pack sits.
• Hood rolls up and clips so it doesn't flap around.

• Fabric: Dynashell Ultra Light Miniripstop 35, 100% polyamide
• Mesh: Mesh Stretch 85 g/sqm, 93% polyamide, 7% elastane
• Weather: Wind resistant, water repellent, breathable
• Details: Thumb holes, elastic cuffs and hem, reflectors, tight-fit hood
• Packing: Packs into its own stow pocket
• Ventilation: Laser-perforated openings

• Windy ridge runs and changeable days.
• Race day layer to carry in a vest.
• Cool morning starts that warm up quickly.

Less suited to: Sustained heavy rain. It's water repellent, not waterproof. For that, look at Jackets.

A wind jacket is the layer you'll most often have in the pack. This one is very light, packs tiny and has the little details like thumb loops and a rolling hood that make it nicer to use than most.