Sierra Designs Women's Cyclone Shell (Spring 2007)Waterproof-breathable 2.5-layer Cyclone fabric blocks the elements and breathes.Fully featured - waterproof-breathable performance in the Cyclone Shell makes it a popular choice for alpinists - light-and-fast packers - or anyone who needs reliable protection. Cyclone 2.5-layer fabric sheds rain and show - but breathes when you're working hard - minimizing moisture build-up on the inside of the jacket. Seam taping and a stowable - adjustable hood guarantee protection when the weather throws you a curve ball. Zippered hand pockets - Extremity Vents - and a drawcord hem round out the details on the Cyclone.Features: Stowable adjustable hood Sierra Designs logos Performance fit Fully seam taped Extremity Vents Elastic with Velcro closure cuffs Drawcord hem Double storm flap with rain gutter Brushed tricot zipper garage at neck 2 Zippered venting hand pockets with mesh pocket bags Fabrics: Cyclone

Vertical rock - ice and snow are what the Gritty Pack by Patagonia calls home. It's lightweight and compact but capacious and gear-friendly enough for the two-day alpine-style push. An ingenious strap system down the front panel secures ice tools and crampons - and has accessory lash points for attaching skis - etc. Lightweight - removable aluminum stays help contour and stabilize a heavy load; the removable foam pad may be used as a bivy seat. The differential-cut doubleweave ShiftLayer nylon fabric combines a base layer sewn under tension with a floating top layer to absorb friction and reduce abrasion (in the way that liner socks reduce blisters). A climbing rope can be stowed neatly under the lid. An Autofit harness allows quick adjustments to the stretch-woven - molded foam shoulder straps and split waistbelt (which stabilizes the load over the lower back and hips). Hydration pocket with hidden tunnels to keep tubes out of the way - and compression straps to stabilize the bladder - no matter its volume. Size: Regular Volume: 2150 cu. in. / 35 liters Dimensions: L 11.5 in. x W 10 in. x H 24 in. Weight: 2 lbs. 13 oz. / 1 -276 grams Size: Large Volume: 2200 cu. in. / 36 liters Dimensions: L 12 in. x W 10 in. x H 26 in. Weight: 3 lbs. 1 oz. / 1 -389 grams Features: Fabric: 210-denier ultralight ShiftLayer nylon and 420-denier high-tenacity nylon. Lining: 210-denier prismatic reflective nylon. Tool patch: Hypalon Ideal Uses: Skiing - Snowboarding - Nordic skiing - Expeditions Doubleweave ShiftLayer nylon fabric combines base layer woven under tension with floating top layer to absorb friction and reduce abrasion (the way liner socks reduce blisters by transferring friction to harmless contact between sock-fabric layers) Lightweight - removable and moldable aluminum stays help contour and stabilize a heavy load Reverse-lid design for easy top-load access and secure rope stowage Autofit harness shoulder straps and waistbelt stabilizes load with minimal adjustment; Compression straps are ideal for stabilizing load and A-framing skis Stretch-woven - molded-foam shoulder straps have 3D contouring (thickness - width and curve of the strap all anatomically tapered); Hydration pocket holds a reservoir - zippered pocket on shoulder strap keeps tube hidden and prevents freezing Unique slider-adjusting sternum strap has built-in safety whistle; Removable foam pad for use as a fold-out belay seat or bivy pad Mesh security pocket within lid pocket; Hypalon® tool patch on front panel to secure ice tools and crampons