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HARDSHELL VS. SOFTSHELL

Which product is right for you?

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HARDSHELL AND SOFTSHELL?

UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS DO YOU WANT TO USE THE PRODUCT?

COMPARE ORTOVOX HARDSHELL JACKETS

Model
  • Perfect for you if…
  • Top features
  • Fit
  • Weight
  • Pack size
  • Water column
  • Breathability
  • Ventilation options
  • Price
  • Currently available colors
  • All details

  • WESTALPEN 3L JACKET M

    WESTALPEN 3L JACKET M

    • …you need a robust, reliable jacket for high alpine touring that is perfectly equipped for use in the relevant terrain. The cut, especially in the sleeve area, provides optimal freedom of movement, enabling it to be worn with a harness and backpack without a problem.
      • Longer sleeves and torso 
      • Helmet-compatible hood with high-cut
    • Regular Fit
    • (516g)
    • (small)
    • 20.000
    • 28.000
    • 2-way zippered underarm ventilation
    • €620.00
    • Women jacket
      Men jacket

  • WESTALPEN 3L LIGHT JACKET W

    WESTALPEN 3L LIGHT JACKET W

    • …you are looking for a lightweight companion with a small pack size for high alpine tours that offers you sufficient protection despite minimal features. The cut, especially in the sleeve area, provides optimal freedom of movement, enabling it to be worn with a harness and backpack without a problem.
      • Ventilation through the front pockets
      • Extremely lightweight and breathable
    • Regular Fit
    • (332g)
    • (very small)
    • 20.000
    • 40.000
    • Ventilation through the front pockets
    • €450.00
    • Women jacket
      Men jacket

  • 2,5L CIVETTA JACKET M

    2,5L CIVETTA JACKET M

    • …you wish to be protected from unexpected weather changes when mountaineering without wasting space in your backpack. This super lightweight jacket with an extremely small pack size is very comfortable thanks to the structure on the inside – even in direct contact with the skin.
      • Ultralight and can be fully stored in the inner pocket
      • Extra breathable
    • Regular Fit
    • (178g)
    • (minimalistic)
    • 10.000
    • 20.000
    • No ventilation option
    • €300.00
    • Women jacket
      Men jacket

  • 3L DEEP SHELL JACKET W

    3L DEEP SHELL JACKET W

    • …you need a reliable, functional jacket that will see you through both the descent and the ascent during your search for untouched slopes on your freeride tour. It is the perfect compromise between protection and pack size.
      • Loose cut for great freedom of movement
      • Merino wool in areas sensitive to the cold
    • Loose Fit
    • (596g)
    • (small)
    • 20.000
    • 32.000
    • 2-way zippered underarm ventilation
    • €690.00
    • Women jacket
      Men jacket

  • 3L ORTLER JACKET W

    3L ORTLER JACKET W

    • …you wish to be perfectly protected against the weather on ski tours but don’t want the extra weight. The minimalist jacket offers optimal freedom of movement in alpine terrain thanks to its light stretch, while the ventilation and membrane ensure good breathability
      • Minimalist features
      • Breathable with additional ventilation zippers
    • Regular Fit
    • (418g)
    • (very small)
    • 20.000
    • 28.000
    • 2-way zippered underarm ventilation
    • €330.00
    • Women jacket
      Men jacket

  • 3L GUARDIAN SHELL JACKET M

    3L GUARDIAN SHELL JACKET M

    • …you spend most of your time in the mountains and in the resort, but when freeriding you also like to climb a few meters higher to get to the perfect powder. Thanks to the main fabric’s merino wool, the jacket offers you perfect comfort whether in snow or sunshine.
      • A full lining in fine merino wool
      • Optimum freedom of movement
    • Loose Fit
    • (797g)
    • (medium)
    • 20.000
    • 20.000
    • 2-way zippered underarm ventilation
    • €474.00
    • Women jacket
      Men jacket

  • 3L RAVINE SHELL JACKET M

    3L RAVINE SHELL JACKET M

    • …you like to seek ambitious, alpine freeride adventures to find the perfectly challenging descent. The jacket is a breathable companion on ascents, and takes up very little backpack space when stowed away.
      • Casual and loose cut for great freedom of movement
      • Small pack size
    • Loose Fit
    • (472g)
    • (very small)
    • 20.000
    • 32.000
    • 2-way zippered underarm ventilation
    • €600.00
    • Women jacket
      Men jacket

COMPARE ORTOVOX HARDSHELL PANTS

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  • Fit
  • Weight
  • Pack size
  • Water column
  • Breathability
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WHAT MAKES ORTOVOX HARDSHELL PRODUCTS AND THE MATERIAL SO SPECIAL?

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COMPARE ORTOVOX SOFTSHELL PANTS

Model
  • Fit
  • Weight
  • Pack size
  • Price
  • Currently available colors
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COMPARE ORTOVOX SOFTSHELL PANTS

Model
  • Fit
  • Weight
  • Pack size
  • Price
  • Currently available colors
  • All details

  • PIZOL PANTS W

    PIZOL PANTS W

    • €350.00

  • MONDEVAL PANTS M

    MONDEVAL PANTS M

    • €300.00

  • PUNTA BERRINO PANTS W

    PUNTA BERRINO PANTS W

  • PUNTA BERRINO STRETCH PANTS W

    PUNTA BERRINO STRETCH PANTS W

    • €270.00

  • COL BECCHEI PANTS M

    COL BECCHEI PANTS M

  • BERRINO PANTS W

    BERRINO PANTS W

  • MESOLA PANTS M

    MESOLA PANTS M

  • WESTALPEN SOFTSHELL PANTS M

    WESTALPEN SOFTSHELL PANTS M

    • €400.00

  • PALA PANTS M

    PALA PANTS M

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