Alpha SV Jacket Women's F25

Finally, a shell that handles both a downpour and a steep scramble without making me feel clammy. The new GORE-TEX PRO ePE membrane breathes noticeably better than my old jacket during high-output approaches.

Took this shell up a windy ridge in freezing rain and stayed perfectly dry underneath—the GORE-TEX PRO really does breathe better than my old jacket, which is a game-changer for active days.

Had this out in a proper downpour and a relentless windstorm last week—the ePE membrane kept me bone dry while the hood stayed put even with gusts shaking the trail. It's the most confident I've felt in a shell this light.