When weather deals an open-hand slap to the system, fight back from head to toe. Simms’ new Contender Jacket and GORE-TEX® Shell fabric tech that delivers 100-percent waterproof/windproof performance. Throw up the expansive storm hood to counteract a freak deluge from all angles and cast all day in comfort thanks to articulated jacket-sleeve engineering.

• GORE-TEX® Shell fabric technology provides 100% waterproof/windproof performance; Extreme Wet Weather rated & Guaranteed to Keep You Dry®
• 2 zippered chest pockets, 2 zippered hand pockets, full length YKK® VT9 AquaGuard® VISLON® water-resistant zipper
• Large storm hood fits easily over headwear with 3-point cinch for secure fit; watertight adjustable cuffs

FABRIC TECH: 3-layer GORE-TEX® Shell fabric; 100% Polyester face

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GORE-TEX® Performance Shell outerwear is waterproof, lightweight, durable and breathable. It’s designed to provide excellent, long-lasting performance in a wide range of conditions.


Little Parts from the YKK® Fastening Products Group create The Big Difference for our customers — fastening solutions intelligently integrated with the finished product to provide the highest quality, most durable gear. The Little Parts — zippers, metal buttons and snaps, and Nylon buckles — all earn the YKK® brand. The Big Difference begins with their obsession to ensure that every individual component renders maximum value to the finished whole. That commitment instills quality and value into every product. Simms utilizes fasteners built to withstand the harshest environments and YKK® provides the best solutions to meet those needs. All Simms outerwear features nylon YKK® zippers to minimize corrosion and provide high performing, durable wear.