Designed for adventurers and everyday explorers alike, the Craghoppers Compresslite IX Hooded Insulating Jacket offers instant, lightweight warmth when temperatures drop. Its key advantage is superior packability, allowing you to carry reliable insulation without bulk. While highly effective for cooler conditions and light precipitation, it's important to remember this jacket is designed for versatile use, not extreme arctic environments.
ThermoPro Fill: Features advanced synthetic insulation that mimics the warmth and loft of natural down, ensuring consistent thermal performance even in damp conditions. - H2OShield Finish: Treated with a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish, providing protection against light rain and moisture. - Super-Light & Compressible: Engineered for minimal weight and maximum packability, allowing it to compress into its own stuff sack for convenient storage. - Wind-Resistant Design: Constructed to block wind, enhancing its insulating capabilities and keeping you comfortable in breezy conditions. - Hooded for Extra Protection: An integrated hood offers additional warmth and coverage for your head and neck against cold and elements. - Elasticated Bound Cuffs, Face & Hem: Thoughtfully designed with elasticated bindings to seal out cold air and ensure a snug, comfortable fit.
Excellent warmth-to-weight ratio for easy carrying.
Highly compressible, making it ideal for travel and layering.
Water-repellent finish protects against light moisture.
Wind-resistant fabric enhances thermal comfort.
Versatile for various outdoor activities in cooler weather.
Quickly deploys from its own stuff sack for immediate use.
Not fully waterproof; offers only water repellency.
May not provide sufficient warmth for extreme cold temperatures without additional layers.
Lightweight material may be less resistant to heavy abrasion than a more rugged outer shell.
Info needed: Specific number and type of pockets are not specified.
Excellent warmth-to-weight ratio for easy carrying.
Highly compressible, making it ideal for travel and layering.
Water-repellent finish protects against light moisture.
Wind-resistant fabric enhances thermal comfort.
Versatile for various outdoor activities in cooler weather.
Quickly deploys from its own stuff sack for immediate use.
Not fully waterproof; offers only water repellency.
May not provide sufficient warmth for extreme cold temperatures without additional layers.
Lightweight material may be less resistant to heavy abrasion than a more rugged outer shell.
Info needed: Specific number and type of pockets are not specified.
The Craghoppers Compresslite IX Hooded Insulating Jacket excels as a reliable mid-layer or outer layer in cool to cold conditions. Its ThermoPro fill offers consistent warmth, similar to down, making it perfect for brisk morning hikes, chilly evening campfires, or as an insulating layer under a waterproof shell during rainier expeditions. Thanks to its super-light and compressible nature, it can be easily stowed in a backpack and deployed instantly when the mercury drops, providing on-demand insulation. The H2OShield finish ensures light showers or mist won't dampen your spirits or your insulation, while the wind-resistant properties offer crucial protection against chilling breezes. Its hooded design and elasticated bound cuffs, face, and hem help seal in warmth, making it a go-to jacket for active use where versatile warmth and minimal bulk are key.