Description
Newly Redesigned for 2012 with a slimmer fit and a Storm Hood™. The waist length Beta SL is an excellent all-around GORE-TEX® PacLite® jacket that is ideal for hikers or those who require lightweight and packable storm protection without all of our Ascent specific features. With a trim fitting Storm Hood™ and lowered hand pockets, this piece is a great choice if climbing helmets and harnesses aren't in the backpack.
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Features:
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Technical Features
- Waterproof
- Snow-shedding
- Windproof
- Breathable
- Lightweight
- Compressible and packable
- DWR finish (Durable Water Repellent) helps bead water from fabric surface
- Micro-seam allowance (1.6 mm) reduces bulk and weight
- Tiny GORE® seam tape (13 mm)
- Laminated high-strength hanger loop
- Fully seam-sealed for waterproofness
- GORE-TEX® two-layer construction
- One-hand adjustable drawcords
- Anatomical shaping for fit and comfort
- Gender specific patterning
- Articulated patterning for unrestricted mobility
- No-lift gusseted underarms
- Laminated brim
- Glove-friendly hood adjusters
- Adjustable hood drawcords
- Trim-fitting Storm Hood™
- Laminated chin guard
Zippers & Fly Configuration
- WaterTight™ external zippers
- Molded zipper garages
- Corded zipper-pulls reduce noise and are easy to grab
- WaterTight™ full length front zip
- Laminated die-cut Velcro® cuff adjusters reduce bulk, and won't catch or tear off
- Adjustable hem drawcord
- Laminated hem
- Two hand pockets with WaterTight™ zippers
- Note: Our WaterTight™ zippers are highly water resistant, but not waterproof. We do not recommend keeping items in your pockets that may be damaged by moisture
- Embroidered logo
- Non-chafing label
- Adjustable elastic waist drawcord
Materials
- N40r GORE-TEX® fabric with Paclite technology
Care
- Machine wash in warm water.
- Double rinse.
- Wash dark colours separately.Â
- Do not use fabric softener.
- Remove immediately.Â
- Do not leave wet.
- Tumble dry on medium heat.
- Do not iron.