The active insulation that keeps up with your pace
Cold mornings, sweaty climbs, and unpredictable weather—the Marmot Women’s Novus LT Hoody was built for the messy reality of mountain adventures. This isn’t your grandfather’s puffy jacket that leaves you overheating on the approach and freezing at the summit. It’s active insulation designed to regulate your temperature as you move through changing conditions and effort levels.
Smart Insulation for Real Adventures
The game-changer here is 40g of PrimaLoft Silver Active insulation—synthetic fill that actually works when it gets wet. Unlike down that turns into a soggy, useless mess the moment moisture creeps in, this insulation keeps trapping heat even when you’re dealing with sweat, drizzle, or snow. It’s the difference between staying warm on a damp alpine start and shivering through your morning coffee.
The 20D ripstop nylon shell is made from 100% recycled materials and treated with a C0 DWR coating that beads light moisture before it can soak through. More importantly, the fabric stretches and moves with you—no more fighting your jacket when you’re making dynamic moves on the rock or reaching overhead to stuff your sleeping bag.
Built to Move
Marmot’s designers clearly understand what it’s like to wear layers while climbing, hiking, and scrambling. Articulated elbows bend naturally without binding, while gusseted underarms give you full range of motion for high reaches and technical moves. The built-in stretch throughout the fabric means the jacket flows with your body instead of restricting it.
The insulated hood adds crucial warmth without bulk, fitting snugly with elastic binding that won’t flap around in wind or snag on rock. When you need to dump heat fast, the adjustable hem drawcord lets you open up the bottom for instant ventilation.
At 444 grams, the Novus LT hits the sweet spot for active insulation. It’s substantial enough to be your primary insulation layer on cool days, yet light enough to layer under a shell when conditions turn nasty. The two zippered hand pockets keep essentials secure, while an internal stash pocket holds smaller items you need quick access to.
This jacket excels in those tricky shoulder-season conditions where the weather can’t make up its mind. Dawn patrol ski tours, October alpine routes, or any adventure where you’re starting cold and working up a sweat—the Novus LT adapts to keep you comfortable throughout.
The Novus LT Hoody solves the classic insulation dilemma: staying warm without overheating. Its synthetic fill, stretchy construction, and thoughtful design details make it ideal for anyone who moves fast in the mountains and can’t afford to stop and layer up every time conditions change.
Whether you’re grinding up switchbacks before sunrise, making moves on cold rock, or just need reliable warmth that won’t quit when things get damp, this hoody delivers consistent performance when it matters most.
Best for: Active pursuits, shoulder seasons, alpine starts, layering systems
Weight: 444g
Insulation: 40g PrimaLoft Silver Active
Key features: Stretchy construction, insulated hood, moisture-resistant fill
