Patagonia PowSlayer Jacket

Patagonia PowSlayer Jacket is engineered for serious backcountry skiers, splitboarders, and alpine riders who demand top-tier protection in the harshest mountain environments. Designed with a minimalist ethos and built for high-output missions, this shell combines ultralight performance with bombproof durability. The jacket is made from a 3-layer GORE-TEX ePE Pro fabric 100% recycled nylon face with a woven ripstop backer delivering uncompromising waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection. The materials are bluesign ® approved, PFAS-free, and constructed in a Fair Trade Certified factory, ensuring both environmental and social responsibility. Whether you're skinning up remote peaks or navigating a stormy descent, the PowSlayer keeps you dry, protected, and focused on the line ahead.

GORE-TEX is now a totally PFC free waterproof membrane designed by Gore to be more sustainable and cut out harmful long chain 'forever chemicals' found in normal PTFE waterproof membranes. The ePE membrane is a thinner than older GORE-TEX and GORE-TEX PRO, which results in a softer and more supple feel. It doesn't have the same stiff 'cardboardy' feel as older Gore membranes. The biggest performance difference you are most likely to notice is the DWR treatment. Unfortunately flurocarbons are some of the best, most hydrophobic chemicals out there. Getting rid of them does hit performance so you will notice that the nice 'beading' effect disappears quite quickly. Don't worry your GORE-TEX jacket is still waterproof, but to maintain the beading effect you will need to top up the DWR more regularly.

The Patagonia PowSlayer Jacket features a helmet-compatible hood with hidden stretch panels and a laminated visor for clear vision in whiteout conditions. A Vislon front zip and watertight pocket and vent zippers offer reliable weather sealing, while pit zips allow fast ventilation on the move. Low-profile cuffs adjust to fit under or over gloves, and an adjustable powder gasket seals out snow but lies flat when not in use. Storage is ample: two large bellowed chest pockets (one with media sleeve), two handwarmer pockets, an upper-arm lift pass pocket, and two internal pockets keep gear accessible and secure. A concealed RECCO reflector enhances searchability in emergencies (please note that RECCO is no replacement for a proper transceiver), rounding out this high-performance, alpine-ready shell.

Patagonia PowSlayer Jacket Features

• 80-denier 100% recycled nylon€¯plain-weave GORE-TEX€¯ePE Pro
• Adjustable, helmet compatible fixed hood with hidden stretch panels
• Vislon zipper at the center-front
• Waterproof, coated pit zips
• Two zippered oversized, bellowed chest pockets
• One zippered upper-arm pocket
• One interior drop-in pocket
• Adjustable powder skirt
• Concealed RECCO reflector
• Fair Trade Certified Sewing

Fit: Regular
Weight: 630g (Size M)