The women's Sumcham Shell is a highly waterproof, breathable and versatile jacket. Super tough so it can withstand alpine abuse.

Berghaus says:

The women's Sumcham Jacket is perfect for those classic Alpine routes or big days out in the West Highlands of Scotland - fully waterproof and tough as nails!

This streamlined, clean-cut, extremely durable jacket features Hydroshell Elite Pro waterproof fabric, with extra protective panels across the shoulders and hips. Storm tested and pushed to it's limits by our field testing team in the Alps and UK, you can be confident that the Sumcham has been put through its paces. The female-specific design provides a flattering silhouette without compromising the technical features that you need for a hard day's climbing.

The feature set includes a helmet-compatible hood with a wired stiffened peak, articulated sleeves for good arm lift and two raised hand pockets, so you'll stay comfortable and protected all day long. A superb versatile jacket that's as up for it as you are!

We like that the Women's Berghaus Sumcham Shell jacket features a more robust fabric over the arms, shoulders and waist, as you definitely want enhanced durability over the heavier worn areas that rucksacks tend to ruin first. And as it's feature set is aimed at alpine climbers, I'm sure it will be put to the test during a hard days climb.

It offers durable strength for close to rock activities and excellent waterproof protection that can stand up to extreme Scottish weather.

- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

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Durable Waterproof Protection - Hydroshell Elite Pro fabric delivers storm level waterproof protection and breathability
Helmet Compatible Hood - A fully adjustable helmet-compatible hood for extreme weather protection
Venting Pockets - Two large hand pockets, lined with a super lightweight mesh for improved ventilation

Fabric

Hydroshell Elite Pro throughout the body delivers storm-level protective waterproofness and breathability
Features a more robust Hydroshell Elite Pro over the arms and shoulders, and around the hem for enhanced durability
Durable hook and loop fabric around cuffs that works in wet, snowy and icy conditions
Bonded fine microfleece in skin contact areas - around chin, mouth and back of neck

Construction

Highly specified sea construction throughout jacket: 3mm seam allowance, 13 stitches per inch and micro tape provide strong low-profile waterproof seams
Stitch-free bonded hem shock cord channel
Bonded placket behind centre-front zip to prevent any weather ingress in extreme conditions

Pockets

YKK Aquauguard pocket zips provide weather resistance
Discreet left arm bicep pocekt with YKK Aquaguard zip
One internal zipped pocket with stretch mesh
Single-hand adjustment in hand pockets cinch fabric around hem to prevent wind, rain or snow ingress

WARRANTY

This product comes with a lifetime guarantee for manufacturing faults and defects. For more details see Berghaus' website. What's covered and what's not?

Fabric: Main Body: Hydroshell Elite Pro (153g/m2), Arms/shoulder: Hydroshell Elite Pro (177g/m2)
Waterproofness: 20,000mm Hydrostatic Head
Breathability: 20,000g/m2/24hrs (MVTR)
UK 8 weighs: 482g
UK 10 weighs: 506g
UK 12 weighs: 522g
UK 14 weighs: 540g

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