LayerTech - The Traverse Series

Three layers.
One connected system.

The Traverse series is a modular system of technical layers that attach to each other via toggle-and-loop. Each layer works alone. All three stack without restriction. Total system weight is under 1 lb - less than most single dog jackets on the market.

  • < 1 lb Total system weight
  • 3 Connected layers
  • 50%+ Recycled fabrics

The Problem

Why a single jacket fails.

Mountain weather operates on its own schedule. Morning frost gives way to midday sun then to afternoon thunderstorm, sometimes within the same hour. A single heavy jacket is either too warm or not warm enough. It becomes dead weight in the pack or gets left behind entirely.

Layering solves this the same way it does for humans: modular pieces that add and subtract as conditions shift. LayerTech brings that principle to technical dog outerwear - with a difference. The layers are engineered to connect to each other, not just to the dog.

LayerTech

Toggle. Loop. Locked in.

Every layer in the Traverse series has paired attachment points. The fleece locks to the puffy. The puffy locks to the shell. The shell locks to the fleece when you only need two. Every combination works because every pattern was drafted against every other.

The result: no bunching, no shifting. The stack moves as one piece of outerwear, because it is one piece of outerwear.

The Three Layers

Designed to work alone. Engineered to work together.

Layer 1

Traverse Fleece

Warmth

Polartec microgrid fleece delivers warmth without weight. Wear it alone on cool mornings and crisp evenings, or run it as the base layer under insulation when temps really drop. This is your everyday layer - the one that lives in the pack all season.

  • Cool mornings and evenings
  • Shoulder-season hikes
  • Base layer under puffy in cold
  • Camp hangs and town stops

Layer 2

Traverse Puffy

Insulation

Synthetic fill wrapped in a DWR-treated recycled ripstop shell. The Traverse Puffy insulates even when damp, packs down to almost nothing, and adds serious warmth without serious weight. This is your summit layer - the one that turns a cold dog into a comfortable dog.

  • Cold starts and summit pushes
  • Belays and extended breaks
  • Winter camping
  • Over fleece for maximum warmth

Layer 3

Traverse Shell

Protection

The Traverse Shell is lighter than most humans' rain jackets. Recycled silicone-coated polyester with a DWR finish sheds rain, sleet, and wind without the weight penalty. This is your emergency layer - the one you forget is in your pack until you need it.

  • Rain and wet snow
  • Wind protection above treeline
  • Over fleece or puffy in mixed conditions
  • Any time weather turns

Field Guide

Condition-based layering.

Layers go on in order: fleece closest to the body, puffy second, shell on the outside. Each layer's pattern is cut to nest over the one beneath it. Toggle-and-loop keeps everything locked down.

Condition Layers Notes
Cool & Dry Fleece alone Morning starts, evening camps
Cold & Dry Fleece + Puffy Summit pushes, cold camps
Cool & Wet Shell alone or Fleece + Shell Afternoon storms, light rain
Cold & Wet Fleece + Puffy + Shell Full stack for the worst days
Windy & Exposed Shell alone or over any layer Above treeline, ridge walks

When in doubt, bring the full stack. Under 1 lb total, less than most single-layer alternatives.

Get Started

Build your system.

Start with the layer your conditions demand most. Add the rest as your routes get longer and the forecasts get worse.

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