For Spring 2022, Mountain Hardwear has the functional all-season Polartec Power Grid Full Zip Hoody (my fave), the stylish and comfortable Shade Lite Short Sleeve Shirt and Shorts, the light Trail Sender Short and Pants, and lastly, the Kor AirShell Hoody.
Polartec Power Grid Full Zip Hoody
Your layering system evolves dramatically with changes in the season and sport, but the Polartec® Power Grid FZ Hoody is the faithful standby that never leaves the lineup. From mid-winter ice climbs and ski tours to shoulder season bouldering and backpacking, the Power Grid is their most technical mid-layer fleece featuring 60% recycled polyester and a classic grid-backer construction that traps warmth and aids in moisture management.
- Polartec® Power Grid fabric
- Full-length center front zip
- Three-piece scuba hood for the perfect fit
- Elastic binding on hood and hem
- One secure-zip, bonded chest pocket
- Raglan sleeve construction and underarm gussets for freedom of movement
Shade Lite Short Sleeve Shirt
Keeping it light in both style and substance, the Shade Lite Short Sleeve Shirt has performance and protection in spades without forgetting to have a good time out there. This breathable, quick-drying shirt features UPF 50 fabric with fresh, modern prints, making it ideal for mornings on the water, days on the trail, and warm nights in camp.
- Full-length, button-down front placket
- Forward-facing shoulder seam for comfort with a pack
- Left chest pocket with button closure
- Side seam vents for improved ventilation
- Locker loop at neck tag
- Flag logo at lower left side seam
Shade Lite Short
Whether you’re hiking with friends, lazily meandering to the swimming hole, or kicking up dirt on your way to an FKT, the Shade Lite Short is here to live life on the trail to the fullest. This do-it-all outdoor short features light, stretchy and quick-drying shell fabric as well as an elastic drawcord waist to dial in the perfect fit. Car keys and small essentials tuck easily into the center back mesh pocket when you’re out for a quick jaunt.
- Lightweight 100% polyester fabric
- Elastic waistband with adjustable internal drawcord
- Two front hand pockets
- Mesh pocket at center back
- Heat transfer MHW logo at front left hem
- Nut logo at the back right thigh
Trail Sender Short
Whether you’re a gram-counting thru-hiker, a kitchen-sink backpacker, or a passionate dayhiker, the Trail Sender Short is light, comfortable, and durable enough for any trail traveler. Their lightest trail short combines an athletic design with classic ripstop fabric. The Trail Sender also features plenty of pocket storage and an adjustable waist with an internal drawcord for the perfect fit.
- Ultralight ripstop fabric
- Adjustable waistband with internal drawstring and snap closure
- Two side hand pockets
- Secure zip pocket at left thigh
- Label logo at back right hip
The Trail Sender also comes in a Pant version with an additional secure zip pocket at the back right.
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Kor AirShell Hoody
Skin track, singletrack, alpine crack for fast-paced pursuits where a hardshell is overkill, and a mid-layer fleece lacks protection, and the Kor Preshell Hoody is the ultralight, ultra-packable layer of your dreams. With a redesigned construction for improved fit, this durable yet super-breathable jacket rebuffs light moisture and alpine gusts thanks to its Pertex® Quantum Air fabric and stows in its internal pocket. Call it an ultralight softshell or a super breathable wind shirt, but we call it the do-it-all stretch layer that never leaves their pack.
- Pertex® Quantum Air 20D Stretch Ripstop (59% recycled) fabric
- Elasticized hood, cuffs, and hem
- Full-length center front zip
- Raglan sleeve construction and underarm gussets for freedom of movement
- Two secure-zip pockets
- One internal drop pocket doubles as a stow pocket
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