Women's trail jackets and windbreakers
Starting at £150.08
£103.18
Our selection of jackets and windbreakers for women's trail running includes the must-have gear for the trails: waterproof membrane jackets, like the La Sportiva Pocketshell, ultra-light and compressible, and water-repellent windbreakers for exposed ridges. Jackets tailored for the female shape, light enough to be packed away in a pocket and designed for long distances in the mountains.
Run protected, without weighing yourself down.
Windbreaker or waterproof jacket: two different protections
The windbreaker is a lightweight, often water-repellent fabric that blocks the wind and light drizzle but lets through real rain; very breathable, it weighs just a few dozen grams and is worn in climbs during cool weather. The waterproof jacket has a membrane and taped seams: it withstands prolonged rain, at the cost of lower breathability. On a short trail in good weather, the windbreaker is enough; as soon as you head into the mountains, for long distances, or as required by race regulations, a jacket with a membrane and hood becomes essential. The feminine cut, more fitted at the waist, prevents the fabric from flapping and billowing in the wind during descents.
The rest of the women's textile
The women's trail clothing is also available in:
- Tops and T-shirts.
- Shorts and tights.
- Trousers and leggings.
- Sweatshirts.
- Technical underwear.
- Socks and liners.
All the women's textile can be found on the women's textile page.
La Sportiva Pocketshell: the waterproof jacket for ultras
The La Sportiva Pocketshell comes from a brand established in 1928 in Tesero, in the Val di Fiemme, where shoemaker Narciso Delladio made shoes for loggers and peasants, before becoming a reference in mountaineering and mountain running. Designed for ultra-trails, this women's jacket boasts a water column of twenty thousand millimetres and a breathability of fifteen thousand grams per square metre per day, with taped seams. Its articulated hood follows head movements, its fabric combines recycled polyamide and polyester, and its reflective details make it visible to the light of a headlamp.
Mandatory equipment: membrane and hood criteria
In ultras, the jacket is part of the mandatory equipment checked at the start. The rules of the UTMB, for instance, require a waterproof membrane jacket of at least ten thousand Schmerber, with an integrated or attached hood and sealed seams, and recommend a breathability index RET of less than thirteen. A jacket made of simply water-repellent fabric is rejected at the check. Before registering, check these values on the technical sheet and keep the label to show if needed. Afterward, maintain the jacket with a membrane detergent, without fabric softener, and reactivate the water-repellent treatment with gentle heat when water no longer beads on its surface.
Good deals
Great deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year come in a regular order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by summer sales and back-to-school promotions.
Frequently asked questions
What size should I choose for a women's trail jacket?
Take your usual size if you wear it over a technical t-shirt, a size up if you’re putting a warm layer underneath. Raise your arms: the hem of the jacket should not expose your lower back, and the sleeves should not ride up above your wrists.
What does a twenty thousand millimetre water column mean?
It's the height of water, measured in millimetres or Schmerber, that a fabric can withstand before allowing moisture through. Beyond ten thousand, a jacket stands up to steady rain; twenty thousand ensures lasting protection during prolonged downpours.
How do I store my jacket during the run?
Roll it tightly or fold it into its own pocket if it allows, and place it where you can grab it without stopping. Taking it out at the first drops, before you get soaked, helps avoid getting cold on the ridges.
Why does a waterproof jacket get wet inside?
During intense effort, sweat produces more vapour than the membrane can expel, and it condenses on the inner surface. Opening the zip while going uphill and wearing a breathable technical top underneath reduces this feeling of dampness.
Can you wear a trail jacket for hiking as well?
Yes, its lightweight and waterproof nature makes it a good backup jacket for hiking or cycling. It is, however, thinner than a standard hiking jacket and is less resistant to repeated rubbing from a heavy load on your back.
