Kailas Outdoor Softshell Hooded Jacket – Black | Windproof Stretch Fleece-Lined Hiking Jacket

Kailas Outdoor Softshell Hooded Jacket – Black

The essential everyday outdoor layer. The Kailas Outdoor Softshell Hooded Jacket in Black bridges the gap between technical performance and everyday wearability — delivering wind resistance, stretch mobility, and a comfortable fleece-lined interior in a relaxed, versatile silhouette that works as well on a trail as it does in the city. Where the GORE-TEX hardshell is your storm shell, the softshell is your go-everywhere layer for cool, dry, or light-wind conditions.

Product Details

• Brand: Kailas
• Type: Softshell hooded jacket
• Color: Black
• Shell: Windproof softshell fabric with DWR water-repellent finish
• Interior: Brushed fleece lining for warmth and comfort against skin
• Stretch: 4-way stretch construction for unrestricted movement
• Hood: Fixed adjustable hood with drawcord
• Closure: Full-length center front zip
• Pockets: 2 zippered hand pockets at waist
• Fit: Relaxed / regular — roomier than the MONT X-LT hardshell for comfortable layering
• Hem: Straight hem with slight drop-back
• Logo: Kailas sun logo at center chest
• Sizes Available: M, L, XL, 2XL
• Gender: Unisex

Softshell vs. Hardshell – Which Do You Need?

This is one of the most common questions for outdoor jacket shoppers — here’s the simple answer:

• Hardshell (MONT X-LT GORE-TEX): Use in heavy rain, storms, alpine climbing, and wet technical environments. Maximum waterproofing, minimum insulation.
• Softshell (this jacket): Use in cool, dry, or light-wind conditions — hiking, trail running, camping, city commuting, and everyday outdoor activity. More comfortable against the skin, more breathable for active use, and more packable as a daily layer. The fleece lining adds warmth without the need for a heavy mid-layer.

Many outdoor enthusiasts own both — the softshell for 80% of outdoor days, the hardshell for the 20% when real weather hits.

Why Choose Kailas?

Kailas is a leading Chinese alpine outdoor brand founded by mountaineers, with teams who have summited 8,000m peaks including Everest. Their technical expertise flows down into every layer of their product range — the softshell is built with the same attention to mobility, durability, and performance-to-weight ratio as their summit-grade hardshells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this jacket waterproof?
A: The softshell fabric has a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish that will repel light rain and drizzle. It is not fully waterproof like a GORE-TEX hardshell. For heavy rain, pair with or replace with the Kailas MONT X-LT GORE-TEX jacket.

Q: Is this jacket warm enough on its own?
A: The brushed fleece interior provides light-to-moderate warmth, making it comfortable as a standalone layer in cool conditions (approximately 45–60°F / 7–15°C). In colder conditions, layer over a fleece or down midlayer.

Q: Can I wear this as an everyday jacket?
A: Absolutely — the clean black design, relaxed fit, and technical construction make this one of the most versatile outdoor-to-urban jackets in the Kailas lineup. It works equally well for commuting, travel, and casual outdoor activity.

Care Instructions

Machine wash cold on gentle cycle. Tumble dry low. Do not iron or dry clean. Periodically reapply DWR treatment to maintain water repellency.