A new Polartec Windbloc soft shell jacket, the Men's Gritstone Jacket by The North Face is a highly breathable and highly weather-resistant piece of outerwear that is perfect for climbing, trekking, or mountaineering. With tons of stretch the Gritstone jacket will move along with your body. There are two alpine pockets, a bonded bicep pocket, and a hideaway hem cinch cord. With a fresh update for Fall 2011, The North Face has added pit-zip ventilation which is great for when you are really working up a sweat.