Men's Alpha 90 1/4 zip in Alpine Lake
Alpha 90 1/4 zip in Pine Shadow

Alpha™ Direct 90 Quarter Zip - Men's

$119.95
Color: Alpine Lake
Size
Description

The Burgeon Alpha™ Direct 90 1/4 zip is lightweight warmth that moves with you. Built for summit pushes, chilly camp mornings, and every mile in between.

Engineered with Polartec® Alpha™ Direct 90 insulation, this high-loft midlayer delivers exceptional warmth-to-weight performance without bulk or overheating. Breathable, fast-drying, and moisture-resistant, it regulates your core temperature to keep you comfortable through high-output hikes, shoulder-season runs, and shifting conditions from dawn to dusk.

The 1/4 zip design adds on-demand ventilation and easy layering, making it a versatile option for high-output efforts in cooler conditions.

  • Active insulation: Breathes as you move, retains warmth when you need it
  • Temperature regulation: Keeps you comfortable through changing effort levels
  • 1/4 zip ventilation: Dump heat quickly without slowing down
  • Lightweight & packable: Easy to stash in your pack or vest
  • Layer-ready: Designed to pair with shells like the Tuckerman or Huntington when weather rolls in
  • Fast-drying & durable: Handles sweat, light precip, and repeated use
  • Made in New Hampshire: Designed, sewn, and tested in the White Mountains

Out here, conditions change fast. Your layers should keep up.
Key Features & Uses

Key Features

  • Lightweight insulation with high warmth-to-weight ratio
  • Breathable: dumps excess heat to prevent overheating
  • Fast-wicking and moisture-resistant
  • Durable and quick-drying
  • Packs easily for on-the-go layering
  • Adds warmth to cool-weather sleep systems

Ideal mid-layer for hiking backpacking, and skiing

Details

Weight in ounces (Gray Ice, Mountain Mist):
XS: 3.9oz
S: 4.0oz
M: 4.5oz
L: 4.6oz
XL: 5.1oz
XXL: 5.5oz

Weight in ounces(Pine Shadow, Black):
XS: 4.9oz
S: 5.1oz
M: 5.5oz
L: 5.7oz
XL: 6.2oz
XXL: 6.5oz

Due to natural variations in the fabric, different colors of our Polartec® Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie may have slight differences in weight and texture. Rather than discarding high-quality material, we chose to use every fabric available—staying true to our commitment to sustainability and reducing waste.

Regardless of color, each hoodie delivers the breathability, moisture-wicking, and lightweight warmth you expect from Polartec® Alpha Direct.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Thank you for supporting our mission to make the most of every fabric we source!

Fabric: 100% polyester - Polartec, New Hampshire and Tennessee

Care: Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle/ Hang or lie flat to dry. Avoid washing in washing machines with center agitator.
Sustainability

Sustainability:

Our Alpha™ Direct 90 Hoodie is knitted in New Hampshire (then finished in TN) and handsewn in New Hampshire. 

US domestic production ensures compliance with high environmental standards, a cleaner electrical grid, more efficient transportation infrastructure, as well as reducing the overall distance (and carbon footprint required) to move through a global supply chain.
Made Locally

Made in New Hampshire: Our Alpha™ Direct 90 Hoodie is handsewn by our Burgeon production team in Lincoln, New Hampshire.

Worker Standards: Burgeon follows all federal, state, and local laws and regulations that protect our employees.  Burgeon production team members also enjoy flexible working hours, paid time off (vacation, sick, safe), and all ten federal holidays. 

Burgeon covers 100% of healthcare premiums for all employees who average 30+ hours per week.  All Burgeon production team members are eligible for a monthly bonus based on our sales.  5% of the sales of the Alpha™ Direct 90 Hoodie go directly into this bonus pool.
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.
Shipping

Shipping on orders $100+ is free for continental US addresses. For orders less than $100 or to non-continental US locations, we charge $7.50 for shipping.

For non-US orders, shipping is calculated at checkout. All International packages are shipped via USPS. Deliveries times will vary depending on destination. Please note that you may be liable for duties on the shipment (varies by country).

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