Connecting with mountain nature happens different ways: backpacking, hiking , travelling. The Arc'teryx Beta Insulated men's hooded jacket is perfect to let you explore the world. Durable waterproof and windproof breathable Gore-Tex® fabric will protect you against the element while the lightweight Climashield PRIM insulation helps keep you comfortable and warm. This jacket can be worn as an intermediate insulation layer in fair weather or as a layering piece in cold conditions. Layering is the key of keeping you dry, warm and using your energy efficiently. Put into the right systems, a good sequence of layers moves moisture away from your skin, conserves or dissipates heat and provides you with weather protection. Here they are. The first layer, worn next-to-skin will provide warmth and quickly move moisture away from your skin. Then, the second layer, is the insulation and fleece, that provides warmth while also dissipating heat during periods of high output. And finally, the third layer, the shell, which is the most weather-protective layer, worn on the outside of all other layers.