Quechua Men’s Ultra-lightweight Rapid Hiking Jacket FH 900

At the foot of Mont Blanc, our team of enthusiasts has designed this ultra-lightweight water-repellent hybrid jacket for fast hikers.Do you want to move fast and free in the mountains? Weighing just 180 grams, you can travel light, sure of being well protected in light to moderate rain and wind.

SIZING AND FIT INFORMATION

Slim fit. The inner volume means that this jacket can be worn with a fine lightweight second layer, such as a fleece or light down jacket.

Hood

Stiff visor for maximum face protection.

Pocket system

1 chest pocket with a waterproof zip which the jacket folds up into.

Main components

Blue part – waterproof, breathable 2.5-layer membrane component.
Light blue part – ultra-water-repellent windproof component. This improves the lightness, compressibility and breathability of the jacket. All seams are sealed to enhance overall waterproofing

Component breathability

Aside from the breathability of the fabrics used, Quechua develops technical solutions (zips, air holes, mesh, etc.) to improve overall ventilation of all its jackets. These ventilation systems allow you to regulate the temperature inside the garment and also to facilitate the transfer of perspiration generated by the body during physical effort.

Component with coating or a membrane

A coating is like a kind of paint applied to the inside of the fabric that makes the component waterproof while remaining breathable. It is often less costly than a membrane, and requires a lining for protection. The membrane is a kind of very thin plastic film (polyurethane) that makes the component waterproof while remaining breathable. It has the advantage of being more flexible, lighter, more durable and often more breathable than a coating.
Jacket with a membrane.

Component consisting of 3 layers, 2 layers or 2.5 layers

3 layers: the membrane is glued between the 2 inner and outer layers of the component. This structure increases the longevity of the membrane and the performance of the fabric. 2 layers: the membrane is glued only to the outer fabric; the inner protective lining is free. This structure costs less but is generally more cumbersome. 2.5 layers: the membrane has inner protection with a kind of varnish coating rather than an actual layer to make it as lightweight as possible.

Water repellent feature of the component

The water-repellent property of a fabric is its ability to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. As a result, the fabric does not soak up water and stays light, breathable and warm. A fabric is made water-repellent by applying a treatment to its outer surface. This treatment needs to be renewed during the lifetime of the garment (we recommend every 3 washes). All Quechua waterproof jackets have received a water-repellent treatment.

Our environmental approach

We are aware that we need to act to preserve our natural playground, therefore Quechua is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its products.
This product is not currently eco-designed, however we are working on a daily basis to make it more responsible: eco-design, repairability and durability are at the heart of our developments.