Arc’teryx women’s outdoor apparel is highly specialized to deliver the protection, warmth, and breathability you need to push yourself further in the mountains. Every fabric, insulation, and technology is chosen by pro athletes and designers committed to making outdoor gear you can count on to perform your best. This attention to detail and obsessive design allows every piece of Arc’teryx women’s outdoor gear to fill a specific need and use case—think one ultralight and waterproof shell for trail running, one rugged, waterproof shell for climbing, or a trusty midlayer (that stays warm even when wet) for backpacking.

Differences between shells and insulated jackets can be seen in the variety of materials used with partners like GORE-TEX. Partnerships with brands like GORE-TEX allows designers to pick, choose, and develop the very best fabric for the given situation. Once created, every piece is tested repeatedly in the field by Arc’teryx pro athletes to ensure the piece of gear you’re heading out with is the very best one for the activity.

Just like Arc’teryx shell tops and bottoms, Arc’teryx women’s pants and women’s shirts are tailor fit to meet the challenges of a sport head on. Durable, breathable, soft, quick-drying, UPF sun protection—the materials used for Arc’teryx women’s outdoor clothing and women’s outdoor gear give you the advantage and protection necessary for long days on the trail, exposed routes on the wall, and freezing temperatures in the snow.

So what if you’re a multi-sport athlete who climbs in the fall, skis in the winter, and loves to backpack and boulder whenever you can get time off work? No worries, you’re in good company. While it’s Arc’teryx’s goal to provide the very best piece of outdoor gear for a specific activity, there’s no reason why a breathable, waterproof hiking shell can’t also be in your pack when you’re heading to the crag. As for insulation, Arc’teryx offers a variety of easy-to-layer hoodies and jackets you can wear on their own while climbing on cold, windy days and then pair with a waterproof shell while taking laps at your local resort.