The Bergelmir from Jottnar is a streamlined, uncluttered & beautifully designed mountain shell. Made using the finest fabrics & totally uncompromising in its pursuit of ultimate performance. Polartec stretch Neo Shell delivers total waterproofing, true breathable performance & unrestricted movement. This really is a shell that you can put on, & keep on throughout the day no matter what the weather throws at you. Think of it as a lightweight waterproof stretchy softshell. The first thing we noticed when we put on the Bergelmir is how quiet the fabric is compared to Gore-Tex Pro jackets, you can put up the hood, rotate your head & still hear whats going on, perfect for climbing when you need to hear your partner. While we are on the subject of hoods, the one on the Bergelmir is just about perfect. Now I have been accused of being a bit of a hood pedant, but I cant stand overly massive hoods that dont fit your head & flop around your eyes. The Bergelmir hood is fully helmet compatible yet still fits snugly when lidless, it has a wired & stiffened peak that keeps its shape & offers superb visibility. If you are not using the hood, but still have the zip fully up there is good face protection from the high neck line & all adjuster cords are routed internally to avoid whipping you in the face. Pockets are set high on the chest to avoid interfering with a harness & are big enough to take a folded OS map. A laminated internal pocket securely holds a phone or GPS. & thats about it as far as features go, pretty much everything you need & nothing you dont. But what really sets the Bergelmir apart from the crowds is the sublime attention to detail & the fantastic fit, close & snug around the hips yet with plenty of maneuverability through the shoulders & arms. This jacket has been made with a strict end users design brief & definitely not to fill a marketing slot! Polartec stretch Neo Shell fabric Waterproof & highly breathable Athletic, streamlined, articulated cut Scooped cuffs Scooped drop-back hem Embroidered logo YKK Aquaguard VISLON water repellent front zipper with internal storm gasket YKK Aquaguard coil water repellent chest pocket zippers Helmet compatible hood Wire stiffened hood brim with fully mouldable peak Harness compatible chest pockets OS map compatible pockets Internal neck guard Beard guard Internally protected hood pull cords Internal wallet/phone pocket Corded, glove compatible zipper pulls One-handed, elastic hem drawcord operation