Women Patagonia Womens CrossStrata Hoody

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Women’s CrossStrata range utilises Patagonia’s famous R1 technical fleece material and combines it with abrasion and weather-resistant DWR.

Patagonia says: 

Warm, stretchy and breathable like our Regulator® fleece, but with the added benefits of abrasion and weather resistance. This cool-weather crosslayer was designed for extended versatility in shifting mountain conditions. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

Our Verdict

I’m a big fan of the CrossStrata hoody. When you need the lightweight, breathable and quick-drying abilities of a technical fleece, with the added protection of a strong but environmentally friendly DWR, this jacket comes into its own. The CrossStrata is a little more rugged thanks to the DWR coating, so it brushes off abrasions as well as light rain and has some wind protection.

The CrossStrata has a good amount of stretch, so it excels at climbing and scrambling and works well with a harness. Consideration has been given to how the pockets work when using a climbing harness.

I like the dual-opening chest pocket. It fastens with a zip closure to the side and a snap button closure at the top, which is good for quickly accessing a mobile phone or GPS. The CrossStrata also has two hand-warming pockets, which, as I have said, works well with a harness on.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship Patagonia products outside of the European Area (defined as the European Economic Area plus Switzerland and the UK)

Features

• Soft, Warm Double-Weave Fabric
• Stretch fabric and shoulders are designed for overhead reach and a wide range of movement
• Under-the-helmet hood is bound with soft elastic and provides coverage and visibility; soft kissing-welt zipper garage at chin for next-to-skin comfort
• Secure, zippered left-chest pocket has an additional drop-in pocket with snap closure; two high handwarmer pockets with invisible zippers are harness- and pack-compatible
• Sleek, low-bulk, snag-resistant cuffs are partially elasticated and provide versatile coverage
• Low-bulk, cleanly finished hem for comfort under a harness or a pack waistbelt

Specifications

• XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 259g
• Small (UK 10) weighs: 279g
• Medium (UK 12) weighs: 304g
• Large (UK 14) weighs: 328g

Material & Construction

• Lightweight double-weave fabric with unique zigzag texture is soft and warm next to skin but doesn’t trap heat; face is durable and treated with a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals) to shed moisture
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor
• 5.9-oz 90% recycled polyester/10% elastane breathable stretch double weave with a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals)
• Fabric is certified as bluesign® approved. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

Help & advice:

• Choosing a Softshell Jacket
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• Why is ‘PFC Free’ Important?
• What is Bluesign?