Rab Borealis Alpine Hoodie - Women's Plum, L

What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying: "I grab this for technical days when I'm wearing a harness and moving fast.

It blocks wind without trapping heat, stretches easily on the climb, and the chest pocket stays accessible the whole time.

The under-helmet hood and packable design make it a no-brainer for alpine objectives." We reach for the Borealis Alpine Hoodie when the route turns steep and efficiency matters.

Rab refined their classic Borealis into an alpine-focused softshell that moves seamlessly with us on exposed ridgelines, long pitches, and fast summit pushes.

It's streamlined, breathable, and purpose-built for vertical terrain.

The lightweight Matrix(TM) fabric offers wind resistance and two-way stretch to keep us comfortable on the move while regulating temperature during hard efforts.

A low-bulk, under-helmet hood seals out gusts without restricting vision, while elasticated cuffs and a minimalist hem adjustment keep the fit dialed.

Designed to stuff into its own chest pocket and clip to a harness, the Borealis Alpine Hoodie is an essential layer for fast-and-light climbing, mountaineering, and high-output alpine adventures.