Aegis LT

Find a Way or Make One The Aegis LT is PDW's fully seam-taped, 3-layer technical hardshell, built for those who operate in serious weather and need a shell that performs without compromise or excess bulk. At the core is StormTek™, our custom-engineered ePTFE membrane rated to 23,000mm waterproofness and 21,000 g/m²/24hr breathability. Top-tier numbers by any measure. The shell fabric is 40D mini-ripstop nylon with a C6 DWR finish, striking the right balance between abrasion resistance, packability, and weight. The shell fabric is 40D mini-ripstop nylon with a C6 DWR finish: more abrasion-resistant than the ultralight face fabrics common in competitor LT jackets, without meaningfully sacrificing packability or weight.

The Aegis LT was designed by people who use it: on alpine approaches, in backcountry rain, in the field. Every detail is earned. Available in Ranger Green and Syth Black.

Specifications:

Materials:

• 40D Mini Ripstop Nylon with C6 DWR
• 30D Wicking PES
• 23Kmm / 21K g/m2 ePTFE
• YKK Aquaguard® Zippers
  
• Cohaesive™ Components

Weight:

• 18.39oz/521.6gms

Sizing:

• Regular Fit, Can Be Worn Over Base-Layers to Fleece and Sweaters
• Hits Just below Waist
• S, M, L, XL, XXL

Features:

• StormTek ™ Waterproof/Breathable 3-layer ePTFE Technology
• Fully Seam Taped
• Storm Rated to 23,000mm waterproofness and a MTVR of 21,000g/m2
• Helmet Cut Hood with Dual Shock Cord Management
• Welded Hood Mini Bill
• 2 Zippered Main Chest Pockets
• 2 Zippered Upper Sleeve Pockets
• 1 Zippered Inside Pocket with All Terrain Graphic and Pen Slot
• Laser Cut Loop Panels on Upper Sleeves for Morale Patches
• Full Windflap
• 2-Way Center Front Zipper
• Shockcord Hem
• Aquaguard® Zippers Throughout
• Cohaesive™ Integrated Components Throughout
• Internally Routed Cinch Bottom Shock Cords
• Hypalon Cuff Tabs
• Active Cut to Fit Mid-layers
• Durable, Abrasion Resistant, Lightweight, Packable

Imported

StormTek™
The Membrane

23,000mm / 21,000 g/m² — StormTek™ ePTFE

Most waterproof/breathable jackets force a trade-off: maximum waterproofness at the cost of breathability, or high breathability in a membrane that struggles in sustained rain. StormTek™ eliminates that compromise.

At 23,000mm hydrostatic head, the Aegis LT handles anything weather throws at it — sustained alpine rain, driving coastal storms, wet mountain snowpack. At 21,000 g/m²/24hr moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), it vents hard effort effectively, keeping you dry from the inside out during high-output activities like hiking, trail running, or technical climbing approaches.

The entire jacket is fully seam taped — no weak points, no drip-through at the shoulders or arms under load.

Shell
Construction

40D Mini-Ripstop Nylon | C6 DWR | 30D Wicking Inner Facing

The Aegis LT's face fabric is 40D mini-ripstop nylon — a deliberate choice. Many "lightweight" hardshells use 15–20D nylon to shave grams, which compromises durability against rock, brush, and pack abrasion. The Aegis LT's 40D fabric holds up in the field without crossing into expedition-heavy territory. The C6 DWR finish is applied at the face fabric to ensure water beads and rolls off rather than wetting out.

The inner facing is a custom 30D wicking polyester — actively pulling moisture away from mid-layers rather than trapping condensation against them. This matters in sustained output and sustained cold: no clammy lining, no moisture build-up against your fleece.

Cohaesive
Integrated
Components

PDW's Cohaesive™ system manages shock cords and hardware with molded nylon components in an internally routed, low-profile configuration. No external cord-locks, no hardware rattling against gear, no loose cord ends to catch. It's the kind of detail you don't notice until you use a jacket without it.

Field-Ready
Details

Purpose-Built

The Aegis LT carries several details that set it apart from standard performance hardshells:

Laser-cut loop panels on upper sleeves. Hook-and-loop compatible morale patch attachment, letting users mark their gear, express unit or community affiliation, or carry visual ID. Standard in military and law enforcement apparel; essentially absent from the civilian technical hardshell market, but included as a signature design detail in many of PDW's apparel styles to allow users to individualise their garments.

Hypalon cuff tabs. More durable than elastic or velcro closures, resistant to UV degradation and abrasion, and maintenance-free over years of use.

2-way center front zipper. Allows ventilation from below when climbing without fully opening the jacket; better temperature regulation during variable-output activity.

Full windflap behind the main zipper. No cold air infiltration through the zipper teeth.

Pockets
& Organization

Designed for the Field, Not the Trail Map

Most hardshells stop at two hand pockets. The Aegis LT goes further:

• 2 zippered chest pockets — accessible over a pack hipbelt, large enough for gloves or a phone
• 2 zippered upper sleeve pockets — keep essentials accessible without opening your jacket or dropping your pack
• Interior Napoleon pocket with reinforced pen slot and electronic device wire port — your GPS unit, earbuds, or map stay organized and your cable routing stays clean
• All pockets use YKK Aquaguard® zippers throughout — the waterproof zipper standard trusted by the technical outdoor industry

The upper sleeve pockets are the detail most buyers notice after a season of use. They're uncommon in jackets at any price point and meaningfully useful when you need fast access without disrupting layering or pack systems.

Hood
System

Articulated 3-Panel Helmet-Compatible Hood | Welded Mini-Bill | Dual Shock Cord Management

The Aegis LT's hood is helmet-cut — engineered to fit over most bump helmets, climbing helmets, and protective headgear. This isn't an afterthought; it's a decision that determines the hood's entire patterning. The articulated 3-panel construction means it moves with your head rather than fighting you, and the welded mini-bill keeps rain off your face without a floppy brim that catches wind.

Shock cord adjustment is managed via PDW's Cohaesive™ system — internally routed, with no loose cord ends or hardware clutter. Clean profile, fast adjustability, nothing to snag.

Aegis

noun
1 : a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena, often featuring the head of a Gorgon.

2 : PROTECTION

The Aegis LT is PDW's fully seam-taped, 3-layer technical hardshell, built for those who operate in serious weather and need a shell that performs without compromise or excess bulk. At the core is StormTek™, our custom-engineered ePTFE membrane rated to 23,000mm waterproofness and 21,000 g/m²/24hr breathability. Top-tier numbers by any measure. The shell fabric is 40D mini-ripstop nylon with a C6 DWR finish, striking the right balance between abrasion resistance, packability, and weight. The shell fabric is 40D mini-ripstop nylon with a C6 DWR finish: more abrasion-resistant than the ultralight face fabrics common in competitor LT jackets, without meaningfully sacrificing packability or weight.

The Aegis LT was designed by people who use it: on alpine approaches, in backcountry rain, in the field. Every detail is earned. Available in Ranger Green and Syth Black.

Is the Aegis LT good for hiking and backpacking?

Yes. The active cut, light weight (18.4 oz / 521g in a medium), and high breathability make it well-suited for high-output activities. It packs down compactly and layers over base layers through medium-weight fleece.

Materials

• Face: 40D Mini-Ripstop Nylon with C6 DWR
• Membrane: StormTek™ ePTFE — 23,000mm HH / 21,000 g/m²/24hr MVTR
• Liner: 30D Wicking Polyester
• Zippers: YKK Aquaguard® waterproof throughout
• Components: Cohaesive™ Molded Nylon + Elastane Shock Cord

Features

• StormTek™ 3-layer ePTFE waterproof/breathable membrane
• Fully seam taped throughout
• Articulated 3-panel helmet-compatible hood
• Welded hood mini-bill
• Dual Cohaesive™ shock cord hood management (internally routed)
• 2 zippered chest pockets (pack-hipbelt accessible)
• 2 zippered upper sleeve pockets
• Interior Napoleon pocket with pen slot + wire port
• Laser-cut loop panels on upper sleeves (morale patch compatible)
• Full windflap behind center front zipper
• 2-way center front zipper
• Shockcord hem
• Hypalon cuff tabs
• Cohaesive™ integrated components throughout