PHD Mountain Software

The Alpamayo Smock is a short-zip lightweight, offering excellent protection and the free arm movement so necessary in a smock design. YKK Aquaseal zips and a large wired hood ensure that our HS3 fabric delivers top level performance. The large chest pocket will take an OS map with ease.

"The hood is a cracker . . . it's got clean lines, just the features you need".
Petsey (a.k.a Peter Macfarlane)

A new take on a (good) old idea and altogether a pleasure to take on the hill with you.

HS3 is a 3-layer laminate, a modern high-performance fabric with a soft handle. It is not the lightest fabric we tested, but it has the right balance of the qualities needed for mountain shells: waterproofing, weight, breathability and durability.

YKK's Aquaseal zips are fully water and wind proof.

The weight shown (425g) is for size: L.

• High-performance HS3 fabric: a ripstop, waterproof, 3-layer laminate. Read more about this fabric.
• 1 large map pocket
• 1 smaller pocket inside with key holder
• Velcro closure on rubber cuff tabs
• Grown on hood with stiffened peak
• Hood: large (for helmet) with size adjuster
• Hood adjustment cords held in extended cord channels
• Elasticated hem cord
• YKK Aquaseal zips. Read more about these zips.
• Beard protector
• Reflect along hood peak for night location
• Optional pit zips

"This feels like a winter smock to me, the HS2 is a supple mid-weight laminated fabric with a soft-touch inner scrim. The hood is a cracker, a good fit on my napper. I think this looks like a good option, especially if the fabric does its part, it's got clean lines, just the features you need and hey, it’s orange." Petsey (a.k.a Peter Macfarlane)

"The material has a soft feel and even on the really wet days kept me perfectly dry. Breathability is good as I never once noticed any wetting up inside; even when working hard going uphill in the wind and rain. I especially like the length of the Alpamayo, and although it only weighs 425 grams, it is a full four season jacket. I considered many lightweight jackets/smocks but am pleased that I chose the Alpamayo. Other jackets may be lighter, but, in my view, they don't match up to the Alpamayo for specifications and performance." Gordon Green.