Black Diamond Alpine Start Insulated Hooded Jacket

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This jacket is a fantastic choice for cold-weather adventures. The strategically placed fleece lining keeps me warm without overheating during high-output climbs, while the stretchy face fabric resists wind and wear. Plus, it packs into its chest pocket, making it easy to clip to my harness when things heat up."

We trust the Alpine Start Insulated Hooded Jacket when the day demands lightweight protection and adaptable warmth. Engineered for high-output adventures, this versatile midlayer features a stretch nylon face fabric that's tough enough to resist wind and abrasion while remaining light and mobile. Polartec Alpha fleece insulation is mapped in key areas to balance warmth and breathability, ensuring comfort on steep ascents and windy ridgelines. This jacket moves with us thanks to its raglan sleeves and stretch construction. The adjustable, climbing-helmet-compatible hood, drop hem, and elasticized cuffs provide extra coverage and security for variable conditions

, Lightweight midlayer for climbing, hiking, and other cold-weather pursuits, Stretch nylon resists wind, abrasion, and inclement weather, Polartec Alpha insulation mapped for warmth without overheating, Adjustable hood fits over climbing helmets for versatile protection, Regular fit with raglan sleeves for unrestricted movement, Packs into its chest pocket for compact storage with carabiner clip loop, Drop hem and elasticized cuffs keep heat in and cold out