Alpha™ Direct 90 Hoodie - Unisex
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Sustainability
Made Locally
5% for our Community and Environment
5% of the purchase price of this product will benefit our community and environmental efforts. These efforts include trail maintenance, working with local non-profits and organizations, as well as our carbon mitigation efforts.
We maintain three (Old Bridle Path, Pine Link, Willey Range) trails in the White Mountains in partnership with the Appalachian Mountain Club. In the past year, we have also donated time, resources, and money to organizations such as New England Disabled Sports, Pemi Search and Rescue, Lakes Region Search and Rescue, the Linwood Rotary, Linwood Ambulance, as well as local community centers in Lincoln, Franconia, and Lisbon, NH.
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| Unisex Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
| Chest: | 33-34" | 34-36" | 37-39" | 40-42" | 41-43" | 42-44" |
| Sleeve: | 32-34" | 33-34" | 34-36" | 37-38" | 37-39" | 38-40" |
| Length (front): | 25-26" | 25.5-26.5" | 26-27" | 27-28" | 28-29" | 29-30" |
| Length (back): | 25.5-26.5" | 26-27" | 27-28" | 28-29" | 29-30" | 29.5-30.5" |
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I visited the burgeon store in Lincoln a few weeks ago and purchased this hoodie in black as well as a microgrid fleece. My fiancé also bought a microgrid fleece. This is my first alpha direct fabric purchase so I was absolutely pumped!!!! The same day I bought it, I packed it in my trail running pack and set out to do Wiley mountain (Franconia Ridge State park) at sunset. As I reached higher elevations I found myself getting cold after sweating/running the ascent (yes I did the stairs/ladders AT route), it was 30s-40s at the summit without wind. Immediately put on a thin smartwool hoodie with the alpha direct over it - WOW I felt like I just put on a 800 fill down jacket. I got so hot on the descent I had to take it off. Never underestimate the power of this fabric!!! While I wish it wasn't made with polyester or fragile fibers, I would buy it again. Now my real question is can someone make an alpha fabric with merino or natural fibers??
I have worn the Alpha 90 on three hikes in Acadia and it performed perfectly as a layer.
Great product. Fit was good, but the arm sleeves were a bit tight. Very warm.
Loved the insulation particularly given how feather light the fabric is. I wore it on the west highland way in Scotland and it was great. Next time I will get a small-I’m 5’4 and 120 lbs and it was big on me. It does snag on things and I was surprised it doesn’t dry quickly.
I’ve worn this hoodie in some capacity every day for the past 12 days. The hoodie is very lightweight and surprisingly warm. I am 5’9” and typically wear a women’s large. I contacted the store with sizing questions and the sales associate was very helpful. I opted for the unisex large, and it fits perfectly - I like my clothes, a bit on the looser side.
