In the backcountry, what goes down must first go up. The Patagonia Descensionist jacket matches the ever-changing conditions you often face with outstanding breathability and water resistance.

• 3-layer, 50-denier hard shell fabric is designed with exceptional breathability and mechanical stretch for highly aerobic pushes
• Durable water repellent (DWR) finish protects the fabric from saturation due to blowing snow and spitting graupel
• Embedded RECCO reflector enhances radio signals from search-and-rescue RECCO detectors, helping speed up the search for a buried avalanche victim
• Helmet-compatible, 2-way-adjustable hood has a soft, laminated visor to preserve visibility in wind-pushed snow
• Fully adjustable powder skirt cinches to create a tight seal against spindrift; webbing loop attaches to any Patagonia snow pants (sold separately)
• Coated, watertight slim zip installation reduces bulk and weight, and provides exceptional storm protection
• Soft, moisture-wicking interior glides over base layers and moves moisture when your body is breathing from the inside out
• 2 mesh-backed front pockets are positioned for easy access while wearing a pack; 1 bicep pocket; 1 internal mesh drop-in for goggles and gloves; 1 internal zippered stash