Haglofs Arete jacket - REVIEW

The Haglöfs Arete jacket uses what the industry calls 'body mapping' or 'zonal construction' to combine the benefits of multiple fabrics into one jacket. While some jackets combine totally different materials the Arete jacket uses no fewer than three types of Gore-Tex fabric to get the job done. This includes the new and very popular Gore-Tex Pro shell 3-layer waterproof/breathable fabric. This combination of Gore-Tex fabrics applies the benefits of each to areas on the jacket where they work best. Ripstop capabilities on the torso of the jacket, extra waterproofing for the hood and chest pocket and the standard Gore-Tex 2-layer everywhere else. It is redundant to say that this is a 100% waterproof breathable shell, however I want to mention that the Arete has a soft mesh liner to keep your skin away from the Gore-Tex interior fabric which normally would make you sweat should you wear it with out any insulation layers (or as a rain jacket in the off season).

Plenty more info on this jacket in our full review over here.