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Men's Charger 3-Layer Jacket
The Charger 3L Jacket is feature-packed, durable, and lightweight, making it perfect for freeride charging. Rider designed, tested, and approved; it's jammed with functionality, which will protect you from every condition that the mountain throws at you. With fully taped seams, the recycled 2-way stretch fabric is bonded to Planks' most waterproof and breathable 20k/20k membrane for maximum performance. Whether you're a world-class rider, seasoned instructor or a die-hard holiday skier; this jacket is built for charging and designed for obsessive skiers looking for high performance gear. Go full charge.
REPREVE® RECYCLED POLYESTER
This product is made using REPREVE® Recycled Polyester. REPREVE® fabrics, which are Bluesign® approved, are woven with a high percentage of fibres from post-consumer waste plastic bottles.
BLISTER RECOMMENDED
The Charger Jacket recieved the 'Blister Recommended' award in the 22/23 BLISTER Winter Buyer's Guide.
Jim Adlington
- Planks Founder
"I'm always stoked to be a big part of the design process. The Yeti Series is close to my heart, it's the collection that I depend on every day of the winter. We wanted to combine the tech and functionality of top-spec 3-layer gear with a cool, heritage styling that will keep the most dedicated freeride junkies happy. I can honestly say we have nailed it.”
REGULAR FIT
The Planks Regular Fit is relaxed, but not oversized, with a little extra body length to keep you covered.
HIGHLIGHTS
Fully taped seams
This jacket takes waterproofing seriously.
Removable snow skirt
Keep the pow out and ski longer.
Lift pass & media pockets
Losing your stuff sucks.
Backpack venting
Carrying a backpack is hot work.
Large mesh pockets
Save your goggles from getting scratched at après.
Centre zip venting
Pull maximum cool air in to keep you feeling fresh.
Helmet compatible hood
Block out as much wind as possible on super cold days.
Goggle cloth with safety advice
Being safe is pretty cool if you ask us.
ADDITIONAL GOODNESS
Stretch 3-layer fabric.
Fully taped seams.
Centre zip venting system.
Backpack venting.
Large front dump pockets.
Slight drop-tail silhouette.
Pre-shaped arm construction.
Extended top cuff shaping.
Helmet compatible hood construction.
Fully waterproof exposed YKK zips.
NERDY STUFF
RIDEdry20 Membrane
Our premium three-layer fabric uses our most technical hydrophilic membrane, which releases moisture from your body whilst actively repelling external forces. It's highly waterproof, breathable and durable; ideal for powder-heavy backcountry missions.
Waterproof: 20,000mm
Breathability: 20,000g/m²
Contains 17 Plastic Bottles
55% of this product's face fabric is made using REPREVE® polyester, which is recycled from post-consumer waste plastic bottles.
100% Taped Seams
We tape every seam to keep out every drop of water; guaranteed to keep you dry, whatever mother nature throws your way.
DWR Coating
Our solvent free Durable Water Repellent Coating (DWR) is applied to the outside of our fabrics. Stay dry and watch the water bead off.
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