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Patagonia Ascensionist Softshell Jacket - Men's
Does this jacket have pit zips?
By Snowliker
Ranked #3384 - Men's Softshell Jackets
September 29, 2009
Does this jacket have pit zips?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Niall MacRae
Ranked #168 - Men's Softshell Jackets
December 23, 2009
No pit zips. The pockets are mesh-lined so that they can be opened, along with the front zipper, t dump extra heat. This softshell breathes really well anyway, especially in the cold dry alpine climates it was designed for. Softshells tend to breathe a lot better than hardshells, which usually have pit zips to help dump heat that is being trapped by the breathable membrane/coating. Gore Windstopper softshells, like the Mountain Hardwear Dragon, that have a membrane blocking that wind, are often one of the exceptions to the softshell-breathability rule, and they, like hardshells, usually include pit-zips to dump membrane-trapped heat.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Kretzky
Ranked #65 - Men's Softshell Jackets
September 29, 2009
Nope. Pit zips seem to be less common in softshells. This one definitely does not have them.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] 100% polyester double-weave
- Waterproof Rating:
- Water resistant
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Front, 2 internal
- Seam Taped:
- No. glued seams
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 19.2oz (544g)
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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