Developed at Baldface lodge in nelson b.c. By the likes of bryan iguchi and some of the best back country guides in the world. Volcom's baldface gore-tex jacket utilizes 3-layer gore-tex in conjuction with volcom's guide proven technology to provide the ultimate in backcountry outerwear performance. Utilizing minimalist design the jacket is constructed to fuction optimally when wearing a backpack, with critically re-inforced areas and easy to access chest pockets that are unincumbered by backpack straps. The Baldface is outfitted with the full assortment of volcom's tech features including but not limited to zip-tech jacket to pant interface, face tech removable face mask, YKK watergaurd zippers, mesh lined zippered vents, Recco avalanche recovery system, radio chest pocket, map chest pocket, super suede chin gaurd, and lycra hand gaitors. This jacket is perfect for anyone from guides to all around men of the mountains.