Women's Ventum Wind Shell
5Layering 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.
Ventum fabric strikes the right balance between cutting cold wind while still allowing enough breathability for sweat to escape when hiking on chilly mornings and evenings. Ventum fabric tests at 39.5 CFM under ASTM D-737
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 .51 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 "C0" 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.
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.51 oz/sqyd Ventum Ripstop Nylon This super light, high quality, 7 denier fabric has a ciré finish on both sides and weighs in at just .51 oz/sqyd (17 g/m²). Featuring a high quality "C0" durable water repellent (DWR), this ripstop and tear resistant material can also handle a light sprinkle but is not waterproof. Ventum nylon cuts the wind while still allowing for excellent vapor transfer that makes the fabric highly breathable. With a soft texture, Ventum is not sticky or plasticky like some other fabrics in this weight range. As the material is down and mosquito proof, it is an excellent choice for wind shell clothing and sleeping bag shells. Ventum fabric tests at 39.5 CFM under ASTM D-737. Weight: .51 oz/sqyd (17 g/m²) |
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.
Click here for instructions on how to properly clean and care for your zipper.
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United States United StatesAmazing windshirt.
So far 9 out of ten. If they offered a custom fit that would be 100%.
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New ZealandAfter purchase Customer Service
Not had a chance to use the product as it was received with a manufacturing error in the stitching. However, Zpacks customer service was excellent. They were quick to respond and immediately prepared to have the item returned, replaced and cover my postage (from NZ).
United StatesWind jacket you gotta have!
Amazingly light weight, easy to pack down and a must to bring EVERY time you are going to hike! It is a MUST have item backpacking. Love that it keeps those damn mosquitoes at bay AND is breathable. Great wind layer. Why isn't this item in your shopping cart yet?