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Free Element Hooded Jacket - Women's
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Free Element Hooded Jacket layers light without the bulk
The Free Element Hooded Jacket packs ThermoCloud synthetic insulation into a shell that stays lean instead of puffy. The all-over sheet insulation holds consistent warmth without the loft of a bulkier synthetic piece, so it slides under a hardshell without fighting for room. Zoned baffles at the core and underarms add mobility and breathability for active days on the trail or skin track. A recycled nylon shell and recycled polyester lining back the whole build.
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I've layered this under a hardshell on cold mornings and never felt like I was fighting the extra bulk at the shoulders or elbows. It packs down into its own hand pocket fast enough that I don't think twice about stuffing it in my pack once the sun comes out."
Details
- Insulated jacket built for cold days on the trail or skin track
- ThermoCloud insulation stays lightweight and compressible
- Zoned baffles at core and underarms add mobility
- Recycled nylon shell and recycled polyester insulation cut impact
- Insulated hood with rear cinch seals in warmth
- Packs into its own hand pocket with a carabiner clip loop
- Item #MHWZALO
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Material
- 20D 100% recycled nylon ripstop
- Insulation
- ThermoCloud (100% recycled polyester)
- Fit
- regular
- Length
- hip
- Center Back Length
- 24in
- Hood
- adjustable
- Pockets
- 2 zippered hand, 1 internal zippered chest
- Claimed Weight
- 12.5oz
- Activity
- hiking, backcountry touring, casual
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I size the Mountain Hardwear Free Element Hooded Jacket for layering?
The women’s regular fit is designed to go over a baselayer and under a shell. Use Mountain Hardwear’s women’s size chart and your body measurements to choose a fit that leaves room for layers without compressing the insulation.When is the Mountain Hardwear Free Element Hooded Jacket most useful?
Its lightweight ThermoCloud synthetic insulation makes it a practical layer for cool-to-cold hikes, skin tracks, and camp breaks. It can be worn on its own in cool, dry conditions or under a waterproof shell in sustained rain or wet snow.How does the Free Element compare with a fleece or a waterproof shell?
Unlike a fleece, this jacket adds compressible synthetic insulation for warmth during stops and cold transitions. It is not a waterproof shell, so pair it with a rain shell when wet weather protection is needed.How should I set up the Free Element Hooded Jacket for a hike or skin track?
Layer it over a baselayer, then add a shell when conditions call for weather protection. Adjust the hood’s rear cinch and the hem drawcords to help retain warmth, and pack the jacket into its hand pocket when you no longer need it.How should I wash and store the Mountain Hardwear Free Element Hooded Jacket?
Follow the garment care label; available guidance recommends closing zippers, washing separately in a mesh bag, and avoiding fabric softener and prolonged high-speed spinning. Dry it fully before storage, and keep it loosely hung or uncompressed rather than packed away long term.