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Emergency Shell V2

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Regular price $249.00
Items made to order | Usually ships in 14-21 business days
Based in Philly | Est. 2018

Our first emergency jacket utilized the same 1.43 oz/sqyd Dyneema Composite Fabric we use in our footprints and stuff sacks.  While bombproof, that weight might be overkill for a jacket really intended to be used only on occasion.  For our Version 2, we went with the much lighter but still very abrasion-resistant .67 oz/sqyd variant.  We also totally revamped the pattern and did away with the full zipper in favor of a quarter zip.  These decisions shaved off a full 2.5 ounces and allowed the jacket to take up much less room, stuffing down to fist-size.  This shell has no bells and whistles and is designed to disappear into your pack and reappear in an emergency, keeping you 100% dry when you need it the most.  

Note:  Dyneema Composite Fabric is entirely waterproof, therefore is not breathable.  On this instance, heat can be regulated with the quarter zip. The included stuff sack best fits our Emergency Shell V2 folded into fifths length-wise and then rolled tightly. Our hood is form-fitting and will accommodate a hat but not a helmet.  
 

Specs:
Weight: 2.7 - 3.7 oz (size Large is 3.07 oz)
Stuff Sack Weight: 5 Grams

Sizing:
Wear a shirt and measure under your arms, around the fullest part of you chest.  Choose your jacket size based on chest girth below and preference.  In these photos, Dean is wearing a size Large.  He is 5'11", 155 lbs, 40" chest and prefers a slightly looser fit in order to wear mid layers underneath.  If you're concerned about sizing, when in doubt, size up.  A size too small is always worse than a size too large.

XS: fits chests up to 37"
SM: fits chests up to 39"
MD: fits chests up to 41"
LG: fits chests up to 43"
XL: fits chests up to 45"
2X: fits chests up to 48"
3X: fits chests up to 52" 

Materials: 
.66 oz/sqyd Sublimated Dyneema Laminate (Camo)
#3 YKK Quarter Zipper
3M 9485pc Dyneema Tape
1/4" Soft Nylon Bias Tape

Features:
Waterproof
Abrasion-Resistant
Fully-Taped Seams
Form-Fitting Hood
Included Stuff Sack
Athletic Fit
Ultralight Construction
Discrete Woodland Colorway

Care Instructions: 
Clean dust and dirt before storing 
Store out of direct sunlight and moisture

Hand wash with a gentle soap 
Do not agitate tape
Do not iron  
Do not wring  
Drip-dry in shade 
Do not bleach

*Due to dye sublimation printing, colors may vary slightly.
*Due to the process in which these composites are made, streaking, spots, and other abnormalities can be found. This is considered to be normal and acceptable by the mill's standards.
*Due to the nature and length of constructions, returns will not be possible
*Email us for sizing questions.  
*Repairs will be assessed on a case by case basis and are generally possible.

 

 



Items made to order | Usually ships in 14-21 business days
Based in Philly | Est. 2018

Our first emergency jacket utilized the same 1.43 oz/sqyd Dyneema Composite Fabric we use in our footprints and stuff sacks.  While bombproof, that weight might be overkill for a jacket really intended to be used only on occasion.  For our Version 2, we went with the much lighter but still very abrasion-resistant .67 oz/sqyd variant.  We also totally revamped the pattern and did away with the full zipper in favor of a quarter zip.  These decisions shaved off a full 2.5 ounces and allowed the jacket to take up much less room, stuffing down to fist-size.  This shell has no bells and whistles and is designed to disappear into your pack and reappear in an emergency, keeping you 100% dry when you need it the most.  

Note:  Dyneema Composite Fabric is entirely waterproof, therefore is not breathable.  On this instance, heat can be regulated with the quarter zip. The included stuff sack best fits our Emergency Shell V2 folded into fifths length-wise and then rolled tightly. Our hood is form-fitting and will accommodate a hat but not a helmet.  
 

Specs:
Weight: 2.7 - 3.7 oz (size Large is 3.07 oz)
Stuff Sack Weight: 5 Grams

Sizing:
Wear a shirt and measure under your arms, around the fullest part of you chest.  Choose your jacket size based on chest girth below and preference.  In these photos, Dean is wearing a size Large.  He is 5'11", 155 lbs, 40" chest and prefers a slightly looser fit in order to wear mid layers underneath.  If you're concerned about sizing, when in doubt, size up.  A size too small is always worse than a size too large.

XS: fits chests up to 37"
SM: fits chests up to 39"
MD: fits chests up to 41"
LG: fits chests up to 43"
XL: fits chests up to 45"
2X: fits chests up to 48"
3X: fits chests up to 52" 

Materials: 
.66 oz/sqyd Sublimated Dyneema Laminate (Camo)
#3 YKK Quarter Zipper
3M 9485pc Dyneema Tape
1/4" Soft Nylon Bias Tape

Features:
Waterproof
Abrasion-Resistant
Fully-Taped Seams
Form-Fitting Hood
Included Stuff Sack
Athletic Fit
Ultralight Construction
Discrete Woodland Colorway

Care Instructions: 
Clean dust and dirt before storing 
Store out of direct sunlight and moisture

Hand wash with a gentle soap 
Do not agitate tape
Do not iron  
Do not wring  
Drip-dry in shade 
Do not bleach

*Due to dye sublimation printing, colors may vary slightly.
*Due to the process in which these composites are made, streaking, spots, and other abnormalities can be found. This is considered to be normal and acceptable by the mill's standards.
*Due to the nature and length of constructions, returns will not be possible
*Email us for sizing questions.  
*Repairs will be assessed on a case by case basis and are generally possible.

 

 



Testimonials

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奈良の八経ヶ岳

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日本の山にもファニーパックはよく似合う
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YUKO
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Stylish Shopping bag

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30-Aug-2024
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very good

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shoichiro tanigawa
14-Aug-2024
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Cute travel companion

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A stuff sack that can hold a lot of clothes and sleeping bags. Plus, it's waterproof and has a nice design.
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Masa
11-Aug-2024
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Guide approved!

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I am a full-time guide for for Andrew Skurka Adventures and NOLS. I bought this top before a series of trips I was leading in Alaska. Up in the Brooks range the weather can be unpredictable. This alpha direct top was the perfect layer I am truly impressed with its warmth, fit , and how light it is, even when we got several days of cold rain and snow I was warm and toasty even when I was bit damp. The price was great from high Trail. Designs delivery was fast so great to support a company like this. I love that they are made right here in the US. I could not recommend this more. Happy adventuring to you all. Jeff
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05-Aug-2024
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The perfect shopping bag for traveling

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Stuff Sack

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スタッフサック買いました!満足しています。
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21-Jul-2024
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Great bag !!!

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Absolutely Perfect Fanny Pack!

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Jojo
24-May-2024
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Nice bags

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They are very strong and cute gears. The small ones store electronic devices. The small StuffSack is used to organize socks and underwear. For medium sizes, it fits in the middle layer or a thermal jacket. I haven't used the biggest one yet. It's so pretty that I want to buy it again!
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Kim
22-May-2024
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The best gear is incredibly light!

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Best Shopping Bag!

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Alpha Direct 90 Crew

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Fanny Pack v1.5

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Pupper Bowl

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Kat
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Kazuto Hara
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20-Jan-2024
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27-Nov-2023
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Alpha Direct Ninja Hoodie

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Ultralight Fanny Pack

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Rhonan Tenney
03-Nov-2023
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Drawstring Stuff Sack

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RYO MATSUDA
31-Oct-2023
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Brian Klotz
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The ultimate shopping bag I've ever owned

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Bring this huge bag to my Europe trip earlier this year, use it as a shopping and laundry bag and nothing to complain, how can't you not fall in love with this.
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Benny Yu
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Great functionality and coloring

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Yuri
27-Oct-2023
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Cute!

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Chie Taniguchi
26-Oct-2023
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DCF RAIN MITTS

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shin
26-Oct-2023
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fanny pack

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