Active Venting

Ultimately, the challenge for cold weather clothing is to overcome condensation which forms on inside layers as a result of perspiration in cold outside temperatures. The amount of moisture an active person expires during heavy activity can be measured in litres per hour. If that moisture-laden air doesn’t vent before condensing, cold weather clothing quickly loses its insulation value. Most modern-day garments claim to overcome this with high-tech “breathable” fabrics; and as every northerner knows, these claims are only partially true.

SKOOKUMbrand® Yukon Anoraks don’t just rely on high-tech breathable fabrics, they are designed to actively vent moisture by design. During warm or active periods, SKOOKUMbrand® Yukon Anoraks can be adjusted to pump out moisture-laden air before it condenses, with normal body movements almost like a bellows. During cold or inactive periods the anorak can be adjusted to trap and conserve essential body heat.