“Wore these on a 9-day archery elk hunt in the Bitterroot wilderness. Hip vents dumped heat on 2,500ft vertical climbs, DWR shed morning dew effortlessly, and the four-way stretch is unbeatable while traversing blowdowns.”

“Packing into the Brooks Range for Dall Sheep requires shaving every ounce. At just under 13 ounces, this jacket kept me warm during sub-freezing glassing sessions in sleet and snow. The Quixdown never clumped even when damp.”

“Wind in Wyoming is relentless. The Toray Primeflex fabric blocks gusting 40mph ridge winds while breathing when packing out a bull. Clean microfleece backing provides just the right amount of warmth.”

“Toray Dermizax NX membrane truly performs as advertised. Stretchy, whisper quiet compared to Gore-Tex, and 100% waterproof across torrential Northern rainstorms.”

“The carbon fiber frame flexes naturally with your hips. Hauled out a Colorado mule deer 6 miles back. Shoulder straps and lumbar pad transferred the weight entirely to my hips.”