Men's LF Hybrid Anorak
Men's LF Hybrid Anorak
We couldn’t find a midlayer we wanted to keep on all day, so we built one. The LF Hybrid Anorak is designed specifically for ski touring, with insulation only where you need it and none where you don’t. A single insulated panel across the chest provides targeted warmth, while the rest of the hoodie stays uninsulated for maximum breathability under a pack or shell. It’s the layer you’ll start and finish every tour in, no matter the conditions.
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We couldn’t find a midlayer we wanted to keep on all day, so we built one. The LF Hybrid Anorak is designed specifically for ski touring, with insulation only where you need it and none where you don’t. A single insulated panel across the chest provides targeted warmth, while the rest of the hoodie stays uninsulated for maximum breathability under a pack or shell. It’s the layer you’ll start and finish every tour in, no matter the conditions.
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LF Hybrid Anorak
Engineered Systems Elevating the Freedom of Human Powered Movement
LF Hybrid Anorak Fit
Packable
Chest Insulation
Wearable Hydration
The chest pocket features webbing to secure a soft flask for hydrating while skinning. We custom developed a 360mL softflask with HydraPak® that has a 12" hose that can be cut to your fit. This solves both water freezing by keeping your hydration close to body, and enables you to stay hydrated throughout your tour with a low-profile carry solution. (Flask sold separately)
Pass-through Port
We custom developed a 360mL softflask with HydraPak® that has a 12" hose that can be cut to your fit, allowing you to route the hose through a passthrough port near the collar and access your hydration while moving without pulling the flask out. (Flask sold separately)
Polartec® Alpha™
Extremely light, highly breathable, and quick drying with the perfect amount of loft. In insulation, warmth comes from loft—the air pockets that trap heat. Alpha™’s unique structure delivers one of the best loft-to-weight ratios available, while its open shape breathes and dumps heat faster than grid or traditional fleece. The exposed fibers increase surface area for faster drying, making Alpha™ lighter and more efficient than other synthetic insulations.
Pit Zips
Maximize ventilation. Manage the breathability of this piece even further with concealed pit zips, something you don’t often see on layers like this.
Hem Cinch
Lock in insulation with the hem cinch at the waist to prevent air and snow from getting inside your layers.
Elasticized Cuffs
Seal in the warmth and keep your layers in place with elasticized cuffs and thumb loops on each arm, so the heat you're generating stays where it belongs.
It’s the lightest, driest, best fitting, most weather protective wind shirt sry softshell if ever found . And I’ve been searching and worn many for 30 years. A critical part of most motivated and accomplished mountaineer’s kit is a lightweight softshell. It’s likely the piece you basically live in every day out, year round. And most are always searching for a piece that is lightweight and highly breathable so you don’t overheat and reach the top dry. But with enough wind and precip protection you don’t have to throw on a hard shell until it’s really storming. Well, I’ve had many favorites and the Raide Tour Tech Hoody just replaced my last best ever. It’s packed with incredibly thoughtful technical features so here we go: The fabric is as breathable as it gets while somehow blocking even 40mph winds. I just tested it on a gnarly day in the Tetons and didn’t pull out the hard shell till the summit. The hood fit stays on even in 50mph gusts. The lighter even more breathable material on the back and torso keeps me dry while the light breast fleece panels keep my front warm in the wind and while ripping back down. The pit zips extend the high output range for a no sweet ascent Brest pocket fits a beanie, transceiver in the keeper pocket and still room for some carbs. The fit is long enough, room to layer under but not to baggy when worn of one light base layer. Sleeve cut is perfect as long enough and tapered to not get on the way of rope work, putting on crampons or technical tasks. And the styling looks and feels rad. It weighs and packs to almost nothing. I’ll be wearing the Tour Tech hoody pretty much every day for all mountain activities year round. Raide you absolutely NAILED it! Thank you!
*** Update after 4 months of use. No additional wear has occurred, I've used the hoody multiple times a week for running and hundreds of miles. Not additional issues. Definitely used this more than I thought I would, the original quick wear was frustrating, but happy with how it has held up.
Original review: Overall, pretty good. From a functionality standpoint, it is great. I run extremely warm, to the point where I typically need to wear a t shirt while touring, the pit zips do a surprisingly good job to help regulate temperature. The fit is the sweet spot of athletic yet relaxed. The Polar Alpha on the chest with zero insulation on the back is great for touring.
A few gripes, I have a size Large, and have yet to be able to get it in the beacon pocket as shown in the product images, definitely curious what size was used in the images. Some of the raide zipper pulls (just the string attached to the zipper itself) have fallen off, luckily I found them. Questionable durability, after a few small tours, the Raide LF 40 rubs the hoody in a few spots that leaves noticeable scuffs on the material, most notably on the back and the waist straps. I don't intentionally beat my gear up, but I don't want to coddle it either, I have hesitations wearing this under a running vests. I expect there to be signs of wear, but not so quickly.
I'm a big fan of the TourTech Hybrid Hoody. It is insanely versatile and can deal with a wide range of temperatures. The fit is great (got it in size L, so it is rather loose). The armpit zips are a great addition, although there are a bit flimsy and need careful operation.
I used the hoody an all my winter tours (10+) - great every time. I am a bit worried on the fact that the fabric is showing quite a bit of wear and tear, especially in the area of the shoulder straps and waist belt. Let's see on how it holds up for the second season.
All in all, highly recommended.
I’m a huge fan of wind shirts and didn’t think there was much room for improvement. The small things that set this apart like great chest pocket, pit zips and some insulation really add a ton. I live in it!
I have been ski touring and ski mountaineering for a long time and have been waiting for a layer like this one. A layer I can hike in all day without over heating. The thin and breathable fabric make this a perfect "all day layer" for ski touring. When it comes to big days in the mountains I find this layer to be the perfect blend of comfort and tech.
This TourTech Hoody was perfect for our ski over two Canadian Rocky Mountain passes above the tree line. While the winds were howling the temperatures were not too cold. This was my first trip where I was relying on the Hoody for wind/cold protection and it worked as it should.
Raide nailed this one. I’ve been living in the Hybrid Hoodie since it arrived.
It’s hard to imagine winter conditions where I wouldn’t want this on my body / standing by in my pack.
The functionality and features are perfect for ski touring.
Highest personal recommendation!
I've only had my hybrid hoody out for one long tour so far and am mostly really stoked with it. Temps were right around 30 degrees and I was wearing this over a very thin (~100gsm) weight short sleeve nuyarn merino tee. On the climb up through the trees with no breeze I was starting to get pretty hot but opening the chest and pit zips helped immensely; as soon as we broke through tree line the slightest breeze calmed me down nicely. This piece's ability to modulate temperature with the different fabric choices and the chest/pit zips is second to none. I typically wear a Patagonia Airshed pro pullover in these temps and while that piece is overall lighter/thinner the pit zips and looser fit of the Raide piece allowed me to modulate my temp a bit better. I kept it on for a full 9 hour day and it layers super well with the tourtech bibs and under a shell. I do have to dock a point for durability, my hoody picked up a notable run early in the day (based on position I'd say it was from either my car's seat belt or my backpack's hip belt) but the more durable sleeve material held up great to bushwacking. I have seen reports/photos of others get abrasion on the body of their hoodies from their pack straps after just a few outings which does make you question how durable this piece will be in the long term. I'll update this review at the end of the season!
Although I have only been able to use it for a few runs and one day snowboarding, it is a great layer!
Just enough to keep me warm but not too much to make me overheat. Hood fits perfect over anything and the zip is the perfect length. Cant wait to pair it with my shorts that I have yet to use.
Not used in anger yet, but works well with Raide jacket
Love this jacket! Fit is great, nice and roomy, but not flappy. Can undo pit zips and front for airflow, stays warm on the downhill. Really excited to also try it out for spring and fall MTB.
First piece of Raide apparel after owning a v1 pack for the past couple years. Just got back from four days of touring in Central OR. Spring like conditions every day. Paired the TourTech Hybrid hoody with a lightweight base layer - perfect for temps in the high 20s to low 40s. The “cape mode” zip dumps heat really effectively, the insulation is just enough for cold(ish) starts, and it’s amazing to actually have pit zips on a lightweight piece like this. Material choices appear really solid as well - appreciate the slightly tougher fabric on shoulders and sleeves for packs and bushwhacking. Smart design.
Men's TourTech Hybrid Hoody
Awesome piece. Well thought out, quality fab, matches description.
Things I’d prefer: same insulation in sleeves. My arms/forearms get cold, but I’d rather not wear more under layers to compensate. Wish this was a bit more insulative and not just a wind shirt.
Cuffs too tight. Can’t get to watch. Can’t push them up on a warm sunny slope.
Wish you had lighter colors more.
But I’m wearing this everyday! Great job!
As described, just the right top for ski touring and trail running. Great choice of materials, the „no insulation in the back needed“ is a great decision as well as super light in an efficient Polartech alpha insulation in the fron. Also the two way zipper brings just the right amount of cooling when needed. Top piece.
This was the niche layer missing from my kit. The pit and chest zips are amazing and allow this thing to stay on amidst changes in temp. The material on the chest and back concerned me at first given how thin and breathable it is but it’s works perfectly for this layer and makes sense why it was chosen. I’ve used this while touring and running. I also look forward to using it for mountain biking when that season rolls around. Great job as always (multiple Raide item owner) !
I love a quality mid layer, and this one checks all the boxes. Back stays dry w/ backpack on. Hood & collar are perfect. Pit vents are a detail that I didn't know I needed. Small soft flask fits perfectly in the front breast pocket for easy access. I wouldn't change a thing, but it is important to note that the sleeves do not have any insulation - so if there's significant wind, I'd advise wearing a long sleeve base layer, especially if you don't like wearing a shell on the skin track. On warmer/mild days, I've opted for a short sleeve base layer which has been perfect. If you are someone who finds yourself wearing a midlayer in all seasons - this is worth the money.
Men's TourTech Hybrid Hoody
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