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North Face Stitchless Fountainhead Guide Jacket

North FaceThe North Face Stitchless Fountainhead Guide Jacket – Waterproofing at its best.

It was only a matter of time before the outdoor clothing industry adopted some ideas from the padding community. Think about it, kayakers have some of the best waterproof equipment out there. Why not merge some of those waterproofing ideas with the general outdoor clothing? Well, the North Face Stitchless Fountainhead Guide Jacket has done just that.

Not too long ago kayak clothing companies came out with a stitchless dry trop. It only makes sense; the less holes you have the less water will get in. As the name suggests, the North Face Stitchless Fountainhead Guide Jacket is in fact stitchless. Leaving the jacket free of holes and keeping you drier.

The fully welded and sealed seams are just the tip of the ice berg when it comes to features on the North Face Stitchless Fountainhead Guide Jacket. The jacket is made up of HyVent Alpha 3L which is a miroporus, hydrophobic lamination technology. In English, that means the North Face Stitchless Fountainhead Guide Jacket has awesome breathability and waterproofness.

High abrasion areas of the North Face Stitchless Fountainhead Guide Jacket are reinforced with stretch panels. These stretch panels increase mobility and durability, making the North Face Stitchless Fountainhead Guide Jacket one of the most mobile jackets of its kind.

All the basics are here tow. The North Face Stitchless Fountainhead Guide Jacket has two hand pockets position as to not get in the way of backpack straps. There is also a Napolean pocket and shoulder stash pocket. The North Face Stitchless Fountainhead Guide Jacket also sports a hood and cinch waist cord.

Want to buy the North Face Stitchless Fountainhead Guide Jacket?

Check out this price:
Moosejaw: $449.00

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