Skwala Fusion Tactical Hoody: Ultralight Warmth for High-Output Days

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The weight of the Skwala Fusion Tactical Hoody sets it apart from many other products in this category. It has the fit, UPF protection, and comfort of a sun hoody and it’s lighter in weight that many of the other fleeces and micro puffies on the market. It’s perfect for spring and fall days as a top layer but its fit and fabric make it a clutch midlayer in cold weather. Like other products in the Fusion product line, it’s made for light, fast fishing and high-exertion activities where mobility and an athletic fit are important. It weighs only 18.4 ounces (522 grams) but punches way above its weight for warmth.

The body is built from expedition-weight waffle-grid backed fleece but the sleeve and shoulders have inverted waffle-grid fleece covered with a Primeflex, stretch-woven face textile for durability as well as wind and water resistance. The result is that the sleeves and shoulders have the waffle grid sandwiched between two smooth exterior fabrics so the Fusion Tactical slides easily as a layering piece and sheds water. It also has sewn thumbholes so the whole thing wears better as a midlayer.

“Like everything we build at Skwala, the Fusion Tactical Hoody is the product of intentional design,” Kevin Sloan, CEO and Founder of Skwala, said in a press release. “We use different materials in different parts of the garment to maximize performance where it matters most. It layers seamlessly under waders, keeps you warm and dry without overheating, and moves with you all day. It’s exactly the kind of thoughtful gear anglers have come to expect from us.”

The half-zip hoody has Skwala’s popular dual side dump pockets and a full scuba hood that zips up to your lower lip. Available in sizes medium to XXL and two colors: black or Earth.

$229 | skwalafishing.com

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