July 12, 2024 2 min read

There’s a subconscious appeal to minimalism. Or maybe you prefer to call it alpine style. Either way, something in our inner being that resonates with the beauty of moving efficiently, with as little material and impact as possible. Yet, with the unknown and even the known, we must reconcile our minimalist ideals with our preparedness and our tolerance for risk. 

And this balance. This question: how little can we take and how far can we go? This is why we love the Scout Jacket. A fully waterproof shell that weighs barely more than an energy bar. With almost no added work, one can go light and fast without sacrificing safety margin in case that unexpected thunderstorm rolls in or that brisk alpine wind picks up. To answer that question with a question, whether it's in our vest, belt, pocket, or pack we always bring the Scout Jacket. Because, why not?

The Pertex Shield Scout Jacket

 

running on snow
 
one closeup image of scout jacket

 

Ultralight: lightweight fabric and minimalist construction

 

two runners on single track
 
(left) runner glissading down snow patch (right) close-up fit and movement in the strafe scout jacket
 (left) man filling up water bottle in stream (right) woman jumping across snowy stream
 vast mountain scenic with two runners on single track
 two runners glissading down steep snow wearing strafe scout jackets
 
Packable: Packs into its own chest pocket
 (left) woman packing up scout jacket (right) man holding packable scout jacket
 man charging up climb with scenic mountain backdrop
 
 running on bedrock in UL rain jacket
 
 
ultralight rain jacket on shadow
 
more ultralight rain jackets on shadow

 

Waterproof: Fully seam sealed and 20k rated Pertex fabric

 

water beading on ultralight rain jacket

 

closeup of stuffed ultralight rain jacket
biker zipping up ultralight rain jacket
 
Breathable: 2.5L fabric with mechanical pit venting

 

biker pushing up in ultralight rain jacket
collage of man in ultralight rain jacket
biker in ultralight rain jacket
 
female rider in ultralight rain jacket

 

From our headquarters in Aspen, CO, we are thrilled to present the updated Scout Jacket and enhance your mountain experience. Born from years of refinements, the new Scout Pertex® Shield Jacket continues to push the limits of intentional and versatile design. We make the products we want to wear and we hope you enjoy using them as much as we do.

Don't let unpredictable mountain weather catch you off guard. Stay prepared with the new Scout Pertex® Shield Jacket - the lightest hooded rain shell on the market, available now.

 

CONTENT CREDITS

RUN

Photos: Whitton Feer

Athletes: Mabel Gardner and Wheeler Feer

BIKE

Photos: Be the Xperience, Tamara Susa

Athletes: Steve Karczewski and Madison Ames



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