When First Spear showed us a production sample of their Wind Cheater, we were struck by how close the overall cut was to our prototype mountain parka. When FS offered us the chance to do a derivative version of their Wind Cheater with the things that were important to us, we jumped at it. This garment is the perfect backcountry shell / mid layer for a wide range of conditions short of rain. The slightly stretchy Cordura Ambush fabric is on the robust side for a wind shirt, breathes better than most wind shirts, and cuts the wind and light moisture quite well.Our Wind Cheater has the following features:

• 1lb 8oz in size large
• Properly cut - order your t-shirt size and you'll have a garment suitable for use in the backcountry with room for movement and a layer underneath (same sizing as FS Wind Cheater)
• Fully contoured and adjustable oversize hood can be worn over a helmet but is manageable without one
• Zipper half and velcro tab arrangement for removable coyote fur ruff (available separately)
• HPG "Napoleon Cargo Pockets" - dual oversized napoleon pockets are positioned above a pack belt but low enough you can get at them while wearing a Kit Bag. Behind the napoleons are open side entry hand warmer pockets.
• Mixed HPG and FS branding
• Adjustable cuffs
• Pit zippers for additional ventilation
• Drop tail with drawcord at bottom hem
• #8 main zipper

Differences between FS Wind Cheater and HPG Wind Cheater:

• FS has sleeve pockets, HPG has none
• FS has low side entry zippered handwarmer pockets, HPG has Napoleon Cargo Pockets as described above
• FS has velcro loop on shoulders, HPG doesn't
• FS has velcro loop on top of head, HPG doesn't