Men's Fast Hiking Windproof Jacket Helium Wind 500

Sizing and fit information

Slim fit for perfect ease of movement and minimum wind resistance. Its volume enables you to wear a 2nd layer of light clothing such as light micro-fleece.

Hood

Adjoining hood. Easy-fit elastics automatically adjust height and depth.

Pockets

2 zipper side pockets.

Jacket hem drawstring

With elastic drawcord.

Cuff adjustment

Semi-elasticated cuffs.

Comfortably warm and windproof

Wind considerably increases the effect of the cold! With an outside temperature of 32°F and 12mph winds, it will feel like the temperature is 14°F. "Windproof" components help eliminate the discomfort linked to this "freezing effect". They are very effective at reducing heat loss by creating a barrier against the wind.

Water-repellency of the component (different to waterproofing)

A fabric is water repellent when it allows water to slide over its surface without seeping in. This prevents the fabric from swelling and keeps it lightweight, breathable and warm. A fabric becomes water repellent by applying a treatment to its outer surface. This treatment must be renewed throughout the garment's lifetime (recommended after every three washes).

Component breathability

To find out if a fabric is breathable, its total evaporation resistance RET (test based on ISO 11092), is measured.

The lower the fabric's resistance, the more water vapor generated by physical activity can escape, and the higher the fabric's breathability.For example: RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric / 920 = little or no breathability.

Breathability of the garment

In addition to breathability of the fabrics used, Quechua develops technical solutions (zippers, ventilation, mesh, etc.) to improve the overall ventilation of its backpacking jackets and overpants designed for great hiking use (Forclaz, Bionnassay and Helium lines). These ventilation systems allow both temperature regulation inside the garment and help wick away perspiration generated by the body during exercise.