Nau Asylum Jacket

Explore wilderness, save the world.

The Asylum Jacket, made of waterproof/windproof/breathable shell fabric, will protect you from snow, sleet and hail. But just as important, it's made from 100% recycled three-layered polyester fabric, hence saving the world. After years of adventuring, when it's time for the Asylum Jacket to be retired, it can be recycled once again into polyester fabric for reuse.

Important tech highlights:

-weighs 23 oz.  You can compare that to the 12.9 oz. Alpha LT Jacket, which is Arc'Teryx's lightest 3-layered shell (it also doesn't have all the features the Asylum Jacket has).

-fabric has 2-way stretch

-hood and powder skirt

-stitchless welded seems

-torso vents

Here's the full features list: 

Removable, adjustable helmet-ready hood. RiRi® Waterproof front zip features molded teeth for longer life; storm flap with snap closures keeps weather away. Contoured collar is higher in the back, for added protection from the elements. Seamless shoulders, clean cuffs and low-bulk powder skirt; removable internal powder skirt has gripper elastic and adjustable snap closure. Two-way torso vents run from front to below the lats, to allow for customized venting. Exterior hand pockets placed high to avoid interference with pack straps and harnesses. Two interior drop-in pockets extend below powder skirt, allowing for deeper pocket bag for skins, gloves or water bottles. Interior cell phone or music device pocket with cord routing loops. Stitchless construction for a reliable weatherproof seal.

[$450]