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Women's Ventum Shell

$115.00 Weight 1.8 oz / 50.0 g
Lead Time 1 Week Layering doesn’t have to be complicated. The Ventum Shell is perfect for those chilly early morning temperatures and windy alpine evenings. Specifically designed for women, this wind shell jacket is ounce for ounce the most valuable piece of clothing you can carry. It cuts the breeze and traps warmth in your base layer or against your skin. This is an essential piece of gear when a base layer alone is not enough, but insulation would make you overheat.

  • Elastic at the back hem, and at the wrists to keep wind out.

  • Elastic at the hood for a snug fit around your face.  

  • Constructed from .59 oz/sqyd Ventum ripstop nylon. This fabric is tightly woven and heat calendared to cut the wind, while still being breathable and allowing good vapor transfer so you don't get clammy. It is more comfortable for every day hiking than a rain jacket.

  • High quality "C6" durable water repellent (DWR). Not waterproof.

  • Mosquito proof

  • Highly wind resistant

  • Excellent vapor transfer / breathability - comfortable to wear, not clammy

  • Soft feeling - not sticky or plasticy like some other fabrics in this weight range

  • Ripstop / tear resistant.

  • Lightest weight wind shell available with a hood and full length zipper.

  • The jacket packs down tiny into an integrated storage pocket.  

  • All Zpacks gear has a two year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Please see our return / warranty policy.

  • Made in the USA.

.59 oz/sqyd Ventum Ripstop Nylon

This super light, high quality, 7 denier fabric weighs in at just .59 oz/sqyd (20 g/m²). It Features a high quality "C6" durable water repellent (DWR) to shed light rain. This ripstop and tear resistant material is tightly woven and heat calendared to cut the wind. It is highly breathable, and not waterproof.

Ventum nylon cuts the wind while still allowing for excellent vapor transfer and breathability. It has a soft texture and is not sticky or plastic-feeling like some other fabrics in this weight range.

The material is down proof and mosquito proof. It is an excellent choice for wind shell clothing and sleeping bag shells.


Weight: .59 oz/sqyd (20 g/m²)

Made in Japan.

Measuring:

Measure your chest using a string or cloth tape measure and go by the "fits chest girth" size. The "fits chest girth" size includes a few inches of wiggle room for layering. The jackets are princess cut, flaring out at the hips.

If you'd prefer a looser fit, check out the fit of our men's sizes.