There's no need to seek shelter when wearing the Venture II. Thanks to waterproof and windproof DryVent technology this jacket is your shelter. In fact this lightweight 2.5-layer shell is breathable enough for you to keep on hiking while the rain pours the wind blows and your heart rate climbs. Though if you do work up a sweat you can release some steam with the underarm vents. Other ways the Venture II Jacket successfully keeps bad weather at bay are the Velcro cuffs and main zip storm flap the covered zipped hand pockets and the fully adjustable hood. And seeing as it's designed for hiking aficionados it's been engineered with durable ripstop polyester that stands up to frequent use with a backpack. Pair it with the Venture II Trousers for optimal wet and windy weather protection.