This garment is the Macpac Traverse Rain Jacket. It is a premium, high-performance technical shell designed specifically for tramping, hiking, and variable-weather outdoor pursuits.
Style & Functional Design
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Collar & Hood: A high, protective stand-up collar lined with soft brushed tricot at the chin guard. It houses an integrated, fully adjustable lightweight hood with a stiffened peak that effortlessly stows away using a zip enclosure when not in use.
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Pockets: Two deep front hand pockets positioned high enough to remain fully accessible while wearing a heavy backpack hip belt or climbing harness.
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Zippers & Hardware: Outfitted with external YKK AquaGuard water-resistant zippers across the main front closure and pockets to lock out driving moisture.
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Cuffs & Hem: Structured cuffs with adjustable hook-and-loop tabs alongside a dual-sided adjustable drawcord hemline to cinch out cold wind drafts.
Fabric Performance Technology
The jacket utilizes advanced 3-Layer Pertex Shield Pro nylon membrane technology mapped across different zones:
- Body & Sleeves: Engineered with a highly breathable, lightweight fabric face to minimize heat buildup and encourage fast evaporation during strenuous uphill tracking.
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Shoulders & Lower Cuffs: Reinforced with a more robust, midweight weave specifically to counter abrasive friction caused by heavy backpack straps and dense bush tracking.
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Technical Specs: Features a certified 20,000 mm Hydrostatic Headwaterproof rating alongside a 20,000 g/m²/24hr breathability profile, ensuring premium downpour defense.
