Zpacks Octa^® Fleece Hoody - is a true innovation in outdoor apparel, offering an exceptional balance of warmth and weight. Made from cutting-edge Octa^® Fleece, this hoody is not only ultra-lightweight, but also highly durable, making it ideal for both high-intensity activities and casual wear. Its innovative design, featuring a half-length zipper and a fitted hood, allows you to easily adjust for temperature changes, while the kangaroo pocket offers practical convenience. The hoody's performance is enhanced by its superior warmth-to-weight ratio, providing comfort without the bulk.

The hoody’s Octa^® Fleece material is engineered for active insulation, performing effectively in a wide temperature range from 0°C to 20°C. Its soft, brushed interior traps air to maintain warmth, while the mesh exterior ensures breathability and prevents overheating during strenuous activities. The fabric is not only light but also highly abrasion-resistant, making it more durable than traditional fleece. Additionally, it resists collecting dirt and debris, which is common with fuzzier fleece materials. This makes it a versatile and practical choice for outdoor enthusiasts who need gear that can withstand tough conditions.

Designed with thoughtful details, the Ultralight Octa^® Fleece Hoody ensures comfort and functionality. Features like thumb holes, a fitted hood, and a tailored rear hem provide extra warmth, sun protection, and coverage, especially when you’re on the move. The stretchy material offers excellent mobility, while elastic at the hem and wrists helps retain heat. Whether you’re hiking, camping, or just exploring, this hoody adapts to your needs, offering premium protection and comfort. With a UPF 40+ rating it combines practicality and reliability for any adventure.

MATERIAL

Octa Fleece is an innovative, lightweight (80 g/m²) 100% polyester material offering exceptional warmth as an advanced alternative to traditional fleece. It combines a flat mesh exterior with a soft, brushed interior that traps air for optimal insulation while preventing overheating during vigorous activities.

WEIGHT: 132 g

FEATURES

• Exceptional Warmth and Lightweight: Made with Octa fleece, the hoody offers exceptional warmth at an incredibly lightweight, excelling as active insulation and performing well in temperatures from 0 °C to 20 °C while moving.

• Innovative Material Design: Features a fluffy, brushed interior that traps air to keep you warm, and a mesh exterior that is extremely abrasion-resistant and doesn't collect debris like traditional fuzzy fleece.

• Functional Design Elements: Equipped with a half-length zipper for temperature regulation and easy on/off as weather changes, along with a fitted hood and integrated thumb holes to keep you warm and provide sun protection for your hands.

• Practical Storage: Includes a spacious kangaroo pocket to keep your hands warm or store items like gloves, accessible even when wearing a backpack belt.

• Comfort and Mobility: Elastic at the hem and wrists helps trap heat and prevents the hoody from riding up, while the sleeves offer excellent range of motion without shoulder seams that could rub against backpack straps.

• Versatile Fit and Protection: The stretchy material comfortably conforms to your body's movements, and the athletic fit works well for both men and women; the hoody provides UPF 40+ sun protection.