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The higher you get, the flyer you get. If you're looking for a highly waterproof and breathable jacket to take you to new heights and unparalleled descents this season, snag the Burton AK 3L Freebird Jacket. A popular choice for backcountry pow dogs year after year, it doesn't get much better than the Freebird's GORE-TEX® Pro Membrane boasting super elevated levels of moisture management in an exceptionally packable design. With perks like zippered, bellowed chest pockets made to accommodate skins as well as a spanking new neck gasket collar engineered to keep winter's worst bite at bay, the Burton AK 3L Freedbird Jacket does pretty much everything except for finding that powdery pillow line on the way down. That's left to you.
40D Ripstop Fabric
GORE-TEX® Pro Membrane – High performance GORE-TEX® membrane bonded to a tough outer material and Gore's patent pending Micro Grid Backing disallows movement between layers while providing superior waterproofing and breathability.
40D Gore Micro Grid Backer – Micro Grid Backer technology enhances breathability, eliminates excess weight, and improves the overall strength and next-to-skin comfort of the fabric.
[ak] Fit w/ Engineered Articulation – A performance oriented, articulated fit with cutlines and patterning engineered to mimic the body's natural flex while riding and hiking. The result is a higher degree of mobility that enhances the function-first design and style of [ak].
Internal Dump Pocket
Zippered, Bellowed Chest Pockets – Accommodate climbing skins.
Pit Zips™
Fully Taped Seams w/ GORE-SEAM® Tape – GORE-SEAM® Tape minimizes seam tape in critical zones, reducing the shell's overall weight and bulk while increasing the breathable surface area.
YKK® Matte Water-Resistant Zippers – The entire [ak] outerwear line features custom-branded YKK® matte water-resistant zippers for smoother performance and better drape, a cleaner finish, and overall higher strength.
Neck Gasket Collar – Block out winter's worst by cinching the Neck Gasket Collar close to your face. The double-layer tricot provides a soft, comfortable feel along the neck while cinched tight, and the adjustable collar lets you fine-tune the fit around a facemask.
Water-Repellent Removable Zip-Out Stretch Waist Gaiter
Jacket-to-Pant Interface
Breathability Rating (g) | Breathability Level | Activity Level |
0 - 10000 | Low to moderate breathability | Resort skiing & snowboarding / walking / low intensity activity |
11000 - 15000 | Moderate breathability | Resort skiing & snowboarding / hiking / moderate intensity activity |
16000 - 20000 | High breathability | Backcountry skiing & snowboarding / backpacking / moderate to high intensity activity |
21000+ | Very high breathability | Backcountry skiing & snowboarding / biking / high intensity activity |