
Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Little Jon and the Eastside Boys. Some things just work and sound better when used in tandem. Complementing the Cham Pant, the Strafe Cham Jacket is a technical and minimalist shell created to provide complete weather protection in the mountains. Built around Pertex Shield Plus, the Cham jacket is guaranteed waterproof (20,000mm) and dynamically breathable, meaning the more you work, the better it breathes. The two front zip pockets can handle climbing skins and other essentials, while a pass pocket on the lower sleeve ensures you can quickly scan in to do another tram lap. Strategic paneling and four-way stretch ensure unrestricted freedom of movement during technical moves, and the underarm zips allow you to dump heat when the mercury rises. Finally, no wrist cuffs or a powder skirt means the Cham jacket can be easily used across all seasons, not just winter. For a simple and reliable shell that leaves superfluous features behind, look at the Cham jacket from Strafe.
- Pertex Shield Plus keeps you warm, dry, and protected from the elements.
- Generous front pockets are pack-friendly and can accommodate climbing skins. Hooray!
- Underarm vents allow you to dump excess heat quickly.
- Minimalist design leaves behind superfluous features, ensuring this can be used for all seasons.
- Pass pocket on the left leave allows you to scan in to score another tram lap quickly.
- A well-thought-out jacket for technical missions in the mountains and beyond.
Specifications | |
Weight |
430g |
Ventilation | Underarm vents |
Hood | Helmet-compatible, adjustable hood |
Pockets | Two oversized skin pockets, one electronic mesh pocket, small pass pocket on sleeve |
Waist | Elastic |
Cuffs | Velcro |
Design | |
Fit | Active |
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Pertex Shield Plus, 100% recycled REVOLVE Polyester ripstop face |
Insulation | N/A |
Seams | Fully seam sealed |
Lining | N/A |
Coating | DWR |
Skimo Co Says | |
Usage | General touring, ski mountaineering |
Notes | Minimal features make for a streamlined jacket |
Bottom Line | Functional, minimalist, excellent |