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Ultralight Alpha Direct 120 Hoodie

$90.00
Regular price $90.00
Items made to order | Check home page for build time and shipping estimates
Based in Philly | Est. 2018

Call us bandwagoners.... but Alpha Direct is an amazing material.  With far better breathability than a micro grid fleece, our Alpha Direct Hoodie keeps you toasty warm at camp, but allows for greater air flow while climbing peaks, preventing you from overheating.  At 7.4 oz for a size Medium, it's a lighter and more packable option than typical fleece pullovers. 

Great for layering up in the winter, the 120 gsm Alpha Direct variant can be paired with a puffy and base layer for January trips.  Or use it as a standalone thermal layer for shoulder season use.  90 and 60 gsm variants will be available when the supply chain issues are resolved.  
 
Our hoodie features a form-fitting balaclava style hood, perfect for chilly mornings and sleep systems without a mummy hood.  Ditch the beanie!  The hood acts as a great gaiter when worn down around the neck.  All seams are flatlocked for added durability and to prevent seam-rubbing or chafing.  Minimalist elastic cuffs and hood opening help keep the weight of the garment low.  

To help offset the effects of Microplastic Pollution, wash your Alpha Direct Hoodie and other fleece gear in a Microplastic Wash Bag.  We offer one here but Guppyfriend or Costco bags work just as well.


Unisex Sizing:
Wear a base layer and measure under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest.  Choose your hoodie size based on chest girth and preference.  
If you intend on wearing a layer underneath, choose the size that best matches your chest girth.  
If you intend on wearing this next to skin, as a base layer, size down.

For example; I am 6'0" and weigh 170 lbs.  I have a 41" chest.  I'm usually in between a size Medium and Large.  I would choose a size Medium hoody if I wanted to wear a hiking shirt underneath, or a size Small if I was wearing it next to my skin and wanted a tighter fit.  

Extra Small:  fits chests up to 36" / 91 cm
Small:  fits chests up to 38" / 97 cm
Medium:  fits chests up to 40" / 102 cm
Large:  fits chests up to 42" / 107 cm
Extra Large:  fits chests up to 44" / 112 cm
2XL: f its chests up to 46" / 117 cm
3XL:  fits chests up to 48" / 122 cm

Model in photos is 5'11", 160 lbs with a 40" chest and is wearing a size Medium. 


Weight:
Extra Small:  ~6.9 oz / 196 g
Small:  7.1 oz / 201 g
Medium:  7.4 oz / 210 g
Large:  7.7 oz / 218 g
Extra Large:  8 oz / 227 g
2XL:  8.4 oz / 238 g
3XL:  8.9 oz / 252 g

Materials:
Polartec Alpha Direct 120 in Serenity Blue
3.54 oz/sqyd
120 gsm
10% stretch (side-to-side and lengthwise) 
63% Recycled content

Features:
Advanced breathability
Regulates warmth
Fast-drying
Compressible
Ultralight
Form-fitting balaclava style hood
Flatlocked low profile seams
Minimalist stretch cuffs + hood


Care Instructions:
Machine wash cold on Delicates
Use optional Microplastic Wash Bag
Drip-dry in shade 
Do not wash on Heavy Duty
Do not iron  
Do not use fabric softener 
Do not bleach
Avoid thorns & things that could snag garment

**Please limit 2 per customer**
*Email us for sizing questions.  
*Repairs will be assessed on a case by case basis and are generally possible.

Items made to order | Check home page for build time and shipping estimates
Based in Philly | Est. 2018

Call us bandwagoners.... but Alpha Direct is an amazing material.  With far better breathability than a micro grid fleece, our Alpha Direct Hoodie keeps you toasty warm at camp, but allows for greater air flow while climbing peaks, preventing you from overheating.  At 7.4 oz for a size Medium, it's a lighter and more packable option than typical fleece pullovers. 

Great for layering up in the winter, the 120 gsm Alpha Direct variant can be paired with a puffy and base layer for January trips.  Or use it as a standalone thermal layer for shoulder season use.  90 and 60 gsm variants will be available when the supply chain issues are resolved.  
 
Our hoodie features a form-fitting balaclava style hood, perfect for chilly mornings and sleep systems without a mummy hood.  Ditch the beanie!  The hood acts as a great gaiter when worn down around the neck.  All seams are flatlocked for added durability and to prevent seam-rubbing or chafing.  Minimalist elastic cuffs and hood opening help keep the weight of the garment low.  

To help offset the effects of Microplastic Pollution, wash your Alpha Direct Hoodie and other fleece gear in a Microplastic Wash Bag.  We offer one here but Guppyfriend or Costco bags work just as well.


Unisex Sizing:
Wear a base layer and measure under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest.  Choose your hoodie size based on chest girth and preference.  
If you intend on wearing a layer underneath, choose the size that best matches your chest girth.  
If you intend on wearing this next to skin, as a base layer, size down.

For example; I am 6'0" and weigh 170 lbs.  I have a 41" chest.  I'm usually in between a size Medium and Large.  I would choose a size Medium hoody if I wanted to wear a hiking shirt underneath, or a size Small if I was wearing it next to my skin and wanted a tighter fit.  

Extra Small:  fits chests up to 36" / 91 cm
Small:  fits chests up to 38" / 97 cm
Medium:  fits chests up to 40" / 102 cm
Large:  fits chests up to 42" / 107 cm
Extra Large:  fits chests up to 44" / 112 cm
2XL: f its chests up to 46" / 117 cm
3XL:  fits chests up to 48" / 122 cm

Model in photos is 5'11", 160 lbs with a 40" chest and is wearing a size Medium. 


Weight:
Extra Small:  ~6.9 oz / 196 g
Small:  7.1 oz / 201 g
Medium:  7.4 oz / 210 g
Large:  7.7 oz / 218 g
Extra Large:  8 oz / 227 g
2XL:  8.4 oz / 238 g
3XL:  8.9 oz / 252 g

Materials:
Polartec Alpha Direct 120 in Serenity Blue
3.54 oz/sqyd
120 gsm
10% stretch (side-to-side and lengthwise) 
63% Recycled content

Features:
Advanced breathability
Regulates warmth
Fast-drying
Compressible
Ultralight
Form-fitting balaclava style hood
Flatlocked low profile seams
Minimalist stretch cuffs + hood


Care Instructions:
Machine wash cold on Delicates
Use optional Microplastic Wash Bag
Drip-dry in shade 
Do not wash on Heavy Duty
Do not iron  
Do not use fabric softener 
Do not bleach
Avoid thorns & things that could snag garment

**Please limit 2 per customer**
*Email us for sizing questions.  
*Repairs will be assessed on a case by case basis and are generally possible.