Women's Technical Shell Jackets & Vests

Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket - Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket - Women's 2012: The waist length Arc’Teryx Beta SL Jacket 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 the ascent specific features. With a trim fitting Drop Hood™ and lowered hand pockets, this piece is a great choice if climbing helmets and harnesses aren't in the backpack. Embroidered logoWaterTight™ full length front zipFully seam-sealed for waterproofnessGore-Tex Paclite technology and DWR finish fend off rain and snow while allowing water vapor to escape100% WaterproofMicro-seams feature tiny Gore tape to reduce bulk and weight and high stitch...

Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - Arcteryx Beta AR Jacket - Women's: The Beta AR Jacket. Nuff Said. This is where it all started. When you are looking for a jacket that can do it all this is the one for you. You can take this ladies 3 layer Gore-Tex Pro jacket anywhere. It is versatile and packable weather you are headed into the backcountry for some sick pow lines or planning on ice climbing on The Fang.

The North Face Varius Guide Jacket - The various conditions of which our planet instills upon us can be combated if guided by the right outerwear, and the Women’s Varius Guide Jacket from The North Face is the perfect choice when facing heavy rains. Designed with a waterproof, breathable, and fully seam sealed HyVent 2L Abrasion/stretch fabric and outfitted with a fully adjustable, removable drop hood, this technical rain shell guides you through rain forests, tropical monsoons, and the whole of the wet season.

Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket - The Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket proves you don't need a heavy shell to hold off winter weather. The Women's Alpha Jacket SL by Arc'teryx is one of the lightest jackets to carry the Gore-Tex waterproof guarantee. Feminine in its figure and straightforward by design, the Alpha SL Jacket eliminates bells and whistles to include only what you need for defense against foul weather. Arc'teryx created this 10.8oz shell with alpine climbers in mind, but winter backpackers have come to depend on it when they need bomber protection for little weight.

Marmot Tamarack Jacket - The Marmot Women's Tamarack Jacket offers great value with superior waterproof/ breathable technology, developed specifically for Marmot. Updated patterning and zip-in compatibility have added another level of versatilty and comfort to the this jacket. Lightweight, two-layer protection keeps you comfy and warm in rough conditions. Zippin™ compatibility allows you to easily zip in another layer when the weather catches you by surprise. Whether it's raining, sleeting, snowing, or just plain cold, this jacket will keep you dry and protected on the inside, while repelling all the elements.

Marmot Palisades Jacket - A classic winter shell jacket for Women, the Palisades Jacket by Marmot is a Gore-Tex shell that is guaranteed to keep you dry and is lined with a polyester embossed wicking liner. With zippered hand pockets, a chest pocket, a removable storm hood, zip off powder skirt, and elastic draw cord hem, this jacket is fully featured. Hood zips off so you can remove it, it's large enough to fit over a ski helmet or climbing helmet, and it features a laminated brim that stands up against wind and hard precipitationDriClime-lined chin guard feels smooth and comfortable against your chin so there's no chafing from the...

Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket - 2012 Arcteryx Theta AR Jacket –Women’s: Newly redesigned! Heavy rains pose no threat to the full-featured GORE-TEX Pro Shell that makes up the women’s Theta AR Jacket from Arcteryx. Utilizing a longer cut for maximum coverage the waterproof Theta AR crushes inclement weather. Seam sealed with Tiny GORE seam tape and outfitted with a GORE-TEX three-layer construction this athletically driven 2012 Arcteryx backcountry barricade befuddles the storm as it surges overhead.

Mountain Hardwear Drystein Jacket - Get your tele skis tuned and your Mountain Hardwear Women's Drystein Jacket out because dawn patrol called and needs you there. The Women's Drystein jacket has a waterproof DryQ elite body and TufStretch softshell side panels where you need moisture control most. With a helmet compatible hood, welded watertight pockets, interior zip pockets for your small items the Women's Drystein Jacket is a great piece for the avid adventurer.80 Wash DWRWaterproof Dry.

Marmot Crystalline Jacket - Marmot knows how dedicated you are to your sport, so dedicated that you'd run a marathon in the driving rain or climb a mountain in an ice storm. That's why Marmot designed the Marmot Crystalline Jacket, an ultralight but ultra tough shell packed with some pretty amazing features. The Marmot MemBrain Strata fabric repels the rain while taped seams ensure no moisture gets in. The Crystalline Jacket is also designed to move with you, thanks to exclusive Angel-Wing Movement that allows a free range of movement through the arms and shoulders without any ride-up.

Marmot Spire Jacket - For any day in the snow-covered mountains. The Marmot Women’s Spire Jacket features a simple, versatile design that gets the job done whether you’re mountaineering, alpine climbing, or backcountry skiing. Gore-Tex Performance fabric and fully taped seams hold off the worst that Mother Nature throws your way. Marmot cut this jacket a little large to leave room for your fleece mid-layer. Pitzips and pocket vents let the air in when you need to cool down a bit, and the helmet-compatible hood and removable powder skirt seals out the weather when things get serious.

Arc'teryx Alpha SL Hybrid Jacket - The Arc'teryx Alpha SL Hybrid Jacket for Women is designed for hikers and climbers pursuing more aggressive objectives, featuring extra-durable GORE-TEX Pro Shell in the shoulders and underarm gussets, with lightweight GORE-TEX Paclite on the body. Designed to deliver complete emergency weather protection without excess bulk, this compact jacket is exceptionally light but with added durability. Gore-Tex fabrics ensure total waterproof protection, breathability, and supreme packability for space-conscious backpackersMicro-seam allowance (1.6 mm) reduces bulk and weightFully seam-sealed for waterproofnessTiny GORE® seam tape (13 mm)e3D Ergonomic 3-Dimensional patterning for enhanced comfort and mobilityUnderarm zips let you dump excess heat when necessaryMolded zipper garagesCorded zipper-pulls reduce...

The North Face Blue Ridge Paclite Jacket - The North Face Blue Ridge Paclite Jacket – Women’s: From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Shenandoah River The North Face Blue Ridge Paclite Jacket and its fully seam sealed GORE-TEX Paclite 100% nylon ripstop fabric will grant you durable weatherproof passage. Outfitted with a Performance Fit, polyurethane zips, and a fully adjustable hood the waterproof and breathable Blue Ridge Paclite Jacket stands tall as an incredibly lightweight and compressible solution to spontaneous downpours.

Patagonia Super Cell Jacket - Patagonia Women's Super Cell Jacket. Our lightest-weight GORE-TEXfabric shell, the Super Cell is made of durably waterproof/windproof and breathable GORE-TEXfabric with PacliteFabric Technology for the ultimate in efficiency. Streamlined, durable and super packable, it’s ideal emergency rainwear for any light and fast endeavor. You’ve just passed the halfway point and suddenly your once-clear, brilliant sky cracks open and unloads. Stay the course in the Super Cell Jacket – a light, sleek and durable emergency waterproof/breathable hard shell that virtually disappears in your pack.

Patagonia Triolet Jacket - Success in the backcountry demands an unwilling drive, a spark within that cannot be doused. Those rugged conditions also insist upon outerwear that can stand up to the most rigorous challenges, and that is where the Patagonia Women’s Triolet Jacket steps up. Built with three layers of bombproof waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex material, this shell refuses to let you quit even when Mother Nature is telling you to turn back. The high tech membrane in this jacket is nestled between a super tough nylon outer and a durable inner lining so you are always prepared for whatever comes your way.

Stoic Bombshell Jacket - Outside it's a bitterly-cold and brutally-wet storm day in November, but beneath Stoic's cream-of-the-crop Women's Bombshell Insulated Jacket, it's just another day in paradise. Its flexible and slightly stretchy, three-layer Bombshell material keeps you bone dry and moving freely, while Cirrus synthetic insulation provides toasty warmth without extra bulk. Stomp out a skin track or charge up a bootpack and escape from the stifling feeling of sweaty vapors thanks to highly-breathable shell fabric and easy-to-reach underarm vents.

Mountain Hardwear Chocklite Jacket - The semi- fitted Women's Chocklite Jacket by Mountain Hardwear is a highly technical wind shell. The Chock Ultralite Double Weave material makes this piece extremely abrasion resistant, and also surprisingly compressible. Pack the Women's Chocklite Jacket OL4589 in the pack only to bring it out on the side of your portaledge. Weighing only an average of 9 ounces, the Women's Chocklite Jacket OL4589 stuffs into its left hand pocket for easy transport.

Mammut Adamello Jacket - Whether you're tackling challenging alpine routes, waiting out a thunder storm, or heading out on a multiple-day backpacking trip, the lightweight Women's Adamello Jacket will provide the wind and waterproof protection you need for wet conditions in the mountains. The fully taped seams and spray proof YKK zippers combine with the Gore-Tex shell to keep you dry when the sky opens up and sends down sheets of rain. Plus, the Adamello weighs in at under a pound so you can always find a way to make space in your pack to bring it along.

Columbia Sportswear Peak Power Shell - The super-light, innovative, 3-layer Columbia Sportswear Peak Power Rain Shell is outfitted with Omni-Dry™, Columbia Sportswear's highest level of waterproof-breathability. The ultralight laminate membrane is over 50% air, making this jacket insanely breathable and light. It features underarm vents that zip open to disperse excess heat, and two-way zipper pulls that allow you to customize the amount of ventilation. A lapel tab connector lets you completely unzip your jacket and then fasten it closed at the chest for max ventilation without flaps flopping around.

Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - A jacket for when you absolutely, positively need to stay dry through the storm. The 'SV' in the name of the Arc'teryx Women's Alpha SV Jacket stands for Severe Weather, so you can rest assured that it's ready for prolonged use in the harshest of weather conditions. The new Gore-Tex N80p-X Gore-Tex shell fabric offers guaranteed waterproof breathable protection without feeling stiff or crinkly under your harness or pack. Batten down the hatches (or in this case, the adjustable hood, cuffs, and hem) and ride out the storm in comfort.

Mammut Keiko Jacket - The Mammut Women's Keiko Jacket offers technical and light weather protection, with reliable protection in high alpine terrain and for general rainwear and wind-resistant use. Stretchy material allows for excellent freedom of movement. Mammut's DryTech Premium waterproof breathable fabric protects you from rain and snow once your barometer detects a shift in atmospheric pressure2 front pockets with bonded, watertight zippersLightweight, highly packable design fits easily into your expedition or summit packDRYtech™ Premium stretch 2.5 layer waterproof/breathable fabric with polyamide (nylon) face fabric.

The North Face Leonidas Jacket - The North Face Leonidas Jacket is a super light alpine workhorse that's fully taped, waterproof and highly breathable. With a tough durable construction and The North Faces Hyvent® technology, the Leonidas Jacket is made to take on anything you decide to put it through. When you're climbing the face of a mountain while its pouring rain with freezing winds, The North Face Leonidas Jacket will have you covered. Fully adjustable helmet-compatible hood with hidden cord locks and laminated brim shelters the head with a perfect, lean fitWaterproof, breathable HyVent® 2.5-layer fabric repels the elementsNo-rise hem is slightly longer in the backDurable 2.5-layer HyVent 40D...

Arc'teryx Alpha FL Jacket - The Alpha FL jacket by Arc'teryx is a fully waterproof, minimalist jacket designed for fast and light alpine adventures. Built using an innovative new GORE-TEX® Active Shell textile for super lightweight, breathable wet-weather protection. To maintain low weight but up the durability factor, a lighter weight GORE-TEX® Active Shell face fabric is employed in the body core with a more durable version of GORE-TEX® Active Shell, with a higher denier face fabric and thicker GORE-TEX® membrane, used in high wear areas.

The North Face Potosi Jacket - 2012 The North Face Potosi Jacket – Women’s: If you’re the type of person that doesn’t let weather get in the way of your life than you need the waterproof, breathable, and fully seam sealed women’s Potosi Jacket from The North Face. Its Performance Fit is outlined with new body mapping that provides the ultimate in thermal regulation, breathability, and comfort for the athletically driven when the weather ceases to let up.

Rab Neo Jacket - Stretchy and breathable for the up, snow-proof and tough for the down. When headed into the snowy backcountry, choosing to wear either a highly mobile, breathable softshell or a weatherproof hard shell can be tough. That's why Rab designed the Women's Stretch Neo Jacket to be a mix of the two, ensuring easy climbing and also protection from the worst mountain weather. The hybrid technology of the Polartec Neo Shell stretch fabric may feel like a softshell when you're skinning up the ridge, but once a snow squall moves in you remain dry despite the wet flakes.