Peak Performance Explore Hood Jacket Women
G79895
- Sku
- G79895$
- Gender
- Women
| CM | Chest | Waist | Hip | Arm length |
| XS | 80 | 64 | 89 | 58 |
| S | 86 | 69 | 94 | 59.5 |
| M | 92 | 74 | 99 | 61 |
| L | 98 | 80 | 105 | 62.5 |
| XL | 104 | 86 | 111 | 64 |
- A | Chest: Using a tape measure, measure your chest at the point where it is widest.
- B | Waist: Using a tape measure, measure your waistline at the point where it is the least wide.
- C | Hip: Using a tape measure, measure your hip circumference at the point where it is widest.
- D | Arm: Using a tape measure, measure your relaxed arm from your shoulder to your wrist.
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A lined jacket contains a filling of down, wool or synthetic material.
What Is an Insulated Ski Jacket and What Are the Options?
An insulated ski jacket is essential for anyone seeking warmth and comfort while skiing or snowboarding. The insulation helps maintain your body temperature, even in the harshest conditions. There are different types of insulation, each with its own advantages. In this guide, we explain the differences so you can make the perfect choice.
Down Insulation: Lightweight and Extremely Warm
A jacket insulated with down is the ideal choice for those looking for maximum warmth without sacrificing comfort. Down provides excellent insulation and is very lightweight, making it perfect for cold, dry conditions. However, keep in mind that down performs less well in wet conditions unless the jacket has been specially treated to resist moisture.
Wool Insulation: Natural and Breathable
Jackets with wool insulation offer a natural alternative. Wool is not only warm but also breathable and retains heat even when damp. This option is ideal for those who prefer natural materials and comfort in varying weather conditions.
Synthetic Insulation: Versatile and Low-Maintenance
Synthetic insulation, such as PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, offers excellent warmth and performs well in wet conditions. This option is often slightly heavier than down but dries quickly and is easier to care for. It’s ideal for active winter sports enthusiasts who value versatility and affordability.
Why Choose an Insulated Ski Jacket?
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Optimal Warmth: Protect yourself against extreme cold.
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Comfort During Activity: Maintain your freedom of movement without sacrificing insulation.
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Suitable for Various Weather Conditions: Whether you're skiing in powder snow or braving a cold wind, an insulated jacket adapts to your needs.
Which Insulation Suits You Best?
The right insulation depends on your personal preferences and the conditions in which you’ll wear the jacket. Looking for ultimate warmth and comfort? Go for down. Need a versatile, low-maintenance option? Consider synthetic materials. Or choose wool for a natural feel.
Our premium ski jackets combine functionality, style, and top quality, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports adventure. Explore our collection and find your perfect insulated ski jacket!
- Slim fit
- Medium fit
- Wide fit
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- 10,000 mm softshell with stretch in the face
- Hood fits over a climbing or bike helmet
- Hand pockets unzip to work as ventilation
- Seams not sealed: limited in steady rain
- No insulation; warmth comes from your layers
- Slim cut leaves little room for a thick fleece
The Peak Performance Explore Hood Jacket Women is a stretch softshell with a laminated polyurethane membrane, built as an outer layer for hiking, cycling and everyday mountain days in wind and light rain. It holds a 10,000 mm water column and 4,000 g/m²/24h breathability, with a helmet-compatible hood and stretch in the face fabric. The seams are not sealed, so it is a wind and shower jacket rather than a storm shell.
Who is the Explore Hood Jacket Women for?
It suits you if you want one stretchy, windproof jacket that covers hiking, approach walks, easy climbing, commuting and general outdoor use, and you accept that it is not a fully waterproof ski shell. It is not the jacket for resort or off-piste skiing: there is no powder skirt, no ski pass pocket and no RECCO reflector. It is also not a cold-weather jacket on its own, because the Peak Performance Explore Hood Jacket Women carries no insulation.
How weatherproof is it?
The softshell face holds 10,000 mm of water column and the membrane blocks wind, so showers, drizzle and exposed ridges are handled. Breathability is 4,000 g/m²/24h, which is modest: on hard uphill efforts you open the zipped hand pockets, which double as vents. Because the stitching is not taped, water can work through the seams in sustained or heavy rain. A PFC-free durable water-repellent finish keeps the face fabric from wetting out.
Which size should you choose in the Explore Hood Jacket Women?
The cut is slim, so this softshell sits close to the body over a base layer or a thin midlayer and does not swamp you under a pack. A heavy fleece underneath will feel tight. Sizes run S to XL; check the size chart on this page against your own chest and sleeve measurements before you order.
How is the Peak Performance Explore Hood Jacket Women constructed?
This is a laminated softshell: a woven face of 93% recycled polyester with 7% elastane, a 100% polyurethane membrane, and a 100% recycled polyester backer. The elastane in the face fabric is what gives the jacket its stretch, so the shoulders and arms move with you instead of pulling. The membrane is what makes it windproof and takes the 10,000 mm water column. Articulated sleeves, a two-way adjustable hood and velcro sleeve hems let you close the jacket down when the wind picks up. The front zip is a YKK reversed coil.
Is the Explore Hood Jacket Women suitable for hiking, cycling and ski touring?
For hiking and multi-activity days in windy, showery weather this is the jacket's core use: stretch, wind protection and pockets that open for airflow. The hood is sized to fit over a climbing or bike helmet and adjusts for both height and width with one hand, which also makes the Peak Performance Explore Hood Jacket Women a practical commuting and cycling layer. On uphill days and ski touring it works as an outer shell over a base layer in dry or lightly snowy conditions. Where it stops is clear: prolonged rain, because the seams are not sealed, and deep cold while standing still, because there is nothing between the membrane and your base layer.
What are the materials and how do you wash it?
The shell is recycled polyester with elastane for stretch; the pockets are 100% polyester. Recycled polyester is hard-wearing and holds its shape, and because the stretch comes from elastane rather than from a loose weave, the fabric keeps its recovery over time. Wash the Peak Performance Explore Hood Jacket Women at 40 °C with a technical detergent, never with fabric softener, which clogs the water-repellent finish. Close the zips first, wash with similar colours, remove the jacket promptly and either tumble dry on low or line dry in the shade. No bleach, no dry cleaning, no professional wet cleaning. A cool iron is permitted and gentle heat helps reactivate the water-repellent treatment.
What makes this softshell a more responsible choice?
The shell face is 93% recycled polyester and the backer 100% recycled polyester. The durable water-repellent treatment is PFC-free, and the jacket is made without intentionally added PFAS. Keeping the finish alive with the right detergent is the single most effective thing you can do to extend its working life.
- Laminated softshell with 100% polyurethane membrane
- Water column 10,000 mm
- Breathability 4,000 g/m²/24h
- Windproof
- PFC-free durable water-repellent treatment
- Fixed hood, compatible with climbing and bike helmets
- Two-way adjustable hood, height and width, one-hand adjustment
- Laminated hood brim
- Zippered hand pockets that double as ventilation
- Adjustable drawcord at the hem
- Adjustable sleeve hems with velcro straps
- Articulated sleeves
- YKK reversed coil front zip
- Hanger loop inside the neck
- Shell face: 93% recycled polyester, 7% elastane
- Shell back: 100% recycled polyester
- Membrane: 100% polyurethane
- Pockets: 100% polyester
