Craghoppers Introduces New Lightweight Men's Collection

    PORTSMOUTH, NH, January 07, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Lightweight jackets are everyone's best friend in winter. Craghoppers has released a collection of lightweight jackets that are a fit for any occasion.

The Men's Lightweight Collection for Winter 17 includes features such as GORE WINDSTOPPER integration, easily compactable, and excellent insulating ratings. Not only are products in this collection lightweight, easy for travel or around town, they will excel by maintaining warmth and protection from the elements.

"We created the Lightweight Collection with the active and travel lifestyle in mind," states Lindsey Hayes, CEO of Craghoppers North America. "The products we are introducing are backed with technologies to help the adventurers and travelers excel."

Winter 2017 Men's Lightweight Apparel Highlights:

Voyager Hybrid Jacket
The Voyager Hybrid Jacket is one of the heroes of the collection, featuring the classic look of a puffy, with an abundance of intelligent technology behind it, including GORE WINDSTOPPER fabric on the arms and body, and Craghoppers' ThermoElite super-compressible, down-effect insulation, for protection against unwelcome chills and winds. RFID security, and compact packability offer versatility for any season and comfort on the road.

Features
• Effective cold weather insulating rating
• GORE WINDSTOPPER
• ThermoElite down-effect insulation
• Elasticated bound cuffs and hem
• RFID security
• Packable
• 5 pockets

Weight: 510g
Fit: Active
MSRP: $200

Venta Lite II Jacket
Using Craghoppers' incredible ThermoElite Hybrid technology, a mix of down and synthetic ball insulation, the Venta Lite II jacket offers amazing warmth to weight ratio. Pockets include RFID protection to ensure travel documents; ID and credit cards are kept safe. The jacket packs neatly into its own pocket and the elasticated bound hem and cuffs keep warmth in.

Features
• Effective cold weather insulating rating
• Polyamide with DWR finish
• Full-length zip
• Outer pocket doubles as stow pocket
• Reflective detail
• 4 pockets, including 1 hidden pocket
• 28" Length

Weight: 345g
Fit: Active
MSRP: $100

Nat Geo CompressLite II Jacket
The Nat Geo CompressLite II Jacket is introducing new colors. This jacket will have quilting on the exterior to keep in style with the active look. The zipper pull will be a loop pull, making it easy to use with gloves or mittens. Featuring ClimaPlus insulation, warmth of down but synthetic, allowing it to be stuffed without losing its loft. This jacket also comes with its own stuff sack, making this easy and small to pack for any occasion.

Features
• Insulated for warmth and comfort rating
• ClimaPlus insulating technology
• Grown-on hood
• Hem adjusters
• Reflective detail

Weight: 475g
Fit: Active
MSRP: $85

ABOUT CRAGHOPPERS
Created more than 40 years ago in the United Kingdom and tested by some of the world's toughest hikers, climbers and outdoor enthusiasts, today Craghoppers is part of the family owned Regatta Group with 20,000 stores in 30 countries.

The United States Craghoppers launch includes premium, performance products for hiking, climbing, camping and all kinds of recreational travel. Brand lines include Outdoor originals, Pro Lite, Summer Collections, and NosiLife, the world's most extensive line of insect-repellent clothing.

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