Ortler 3L - Women's

Designed for backcountry skiers and ski mountaineers who prioritize low weight and breathability, this shell focuses strictly on alpine efficiency. Ortovox built the jacket around Toray's Dermizax NX three-layer membrane, sidestepping the crinkly rigidity of traditional microporous laminates. The result is a fully waterproof, windproof barrier that offers subtle four-way stretch, moves quietly, and holds up well against technical winter conditions without feeling like a stiff plastic tarp.

On high-output skin tracks, the membrane handles internal vapor reliably. Because Dermizax NX is non-porous, moisture transport increases dynamically as body heat rises, backed up by generous two-way pit zips when steep kick-turns demand immediate airflow. The two-way adjustable hood cinches down cleanly over a ski or climbing helmet without choking peripheral vision, while subtle merino wool inserts at the chin keep frozen breath and zipper hardware from irritating bare skin.

Weighing around 400 grams, the jacket rolls down small enough to stash in a touring pack without dominating space. Achieving that packability required intentional omissions: you will not find casual handwarmer pockets or internal media sleeves here. The storage is limited to a high chest pocket and a small forearm pass pocket, both situated clear of backpack hipbelts and climbing harnesses. Against burlier freeride shells, it gives up relaxed fit and extra storage in exchange for pure technical performance on alpine ascents.