
HARDSHELL VS. SOFTSHELL
Which product is right for you?
| Modell | ![]() RAVINE PLUS 3L JACKET W | ![]() RAVINE FREE 3L JACKET M | ![]() 3L RAVINE SHELL JACKET M | ![]() 3L ORTLER JACKET M | ![]() WESTALPEN 3L JACKET | ![]() SECEDA 3L JACKET M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfekt für dich wenn… | Robuste Ski- & Hochtourenjacke | Maximale Bewegungsfreiheit Freeride | Ultraleichte Minimal-Hardshell | Alpine Allround-Hardshell | Leicht & kompakt für Touren | Technische Allroundjacke |
| Passform | Loose Fit | Loose Fit | Loose Fit | Regular Fit | Regular Fit | Regular Fit |
| Gewicht | 860 g | 725 g | 472 g | 418 g | 516 g | 480 g |
| Packvolumen | mittel | klein | sehr klein | sehr klein | klein | klein |
| Wassersäule | 20.000 mm | 20.000 mm | 20.000 mm | 20.000 mm | 20.000 mm | 20.000 mm |
| Atmungsaktivität | 25.000 g/m²/24h | 25.000 g/m²/24h | 32.000 g/m²/24h | 28.000 g/m²/24h | 28.000 g/m²/24h | 28.000 g/m²/24h |
| Belüftung | Unterarm Reißverschluss | Unterarm Reißverschluss | Unterarm Reißverschluss | Unterarm Reißverschluss | Unterarm Reißverschluss | Unterarm Reißverschluss |
| Preis | – | – | 450 € | 412,50 € | 620 € | – |
RAVINE PLUS 3L JACKET WPassformLoose Fit
Gewicht860 g
Wassersäule20.000 mm
SECEDA 3L JACKET MPassformRegular Fit
Gewicht480 g
Wassersäule20.000 mm
3L Ortler Jacket
Perfekt für: Hochtour & Expedition
Passform: Regular Fit
Gewicht: ≈ 450 g
💧 Wassersäule: ≥ 20.000 mm
🌬️ Atmungsaktivität: hoch
Belüftung: Unterarm-Zips
3L Westalpen Jacket
Perfekt für: Alpine Tour & Skitour
Passform: Athletic Fit
Gewicht: ≈ 360 g
💧 Wassersäule: ≥ 20.000 mm
🌬️ Atmungsaktivität: sehr hoch
Belüftung: Unterarm-Zips
What is the difference between hardshell and softshell?
Under what conditions do you want to use the product?

Hardshell products are the choice for you
The ideal companion for any weather
Whether on stormy ascents or in heavy snowfall on a summit –
hardshell products are suitable for the most severe weather conditions. Thanks to our innovative materials and clever features, they keep you dry and protected – completely PFC-free.
Main features
• waterproof and windproof
• very robust
COMPARE ORTOVOX HARDSHELL JACKETS
Layer
Gender
Basis-Farbe
Color
Award
Certificate
Size
Feature
Fit
Sport
Season
Layer
L3
Gender
Women
Basis-Farbe
blau
Color
dark arctic grey
Award
-
Certificate
-
Size
M
Feature
Made in Europe / Adjustable cuffs / Removable, adjustable snow guard with non-slip elastic / 2 large front pockets / 2-way zippered underarm ventilation / Adjustable waistband with Cohaesive™ drawstring stoppers / Ski pass pocket / 2-way front zipper / 1 zippered pocket / 1 ski goggle pocket / Merino wool inserts on the chest and back / 1 cell phone pocket / 2 side-offset front pockets / 2-way adjustable, peaked storm hood with Cohaesive™ drawstring stoppers
Fit
loose fit
Sport
Freeride
Season
winter
Layer
L3
Gender
Women
Basis-Farbe
pink
Color
dusk rose
Award
-
Certificate
-
Size
M
Feature
Adjustable cuffs / Widened underarm area / Removable, adjustable snow guard with non-slip elastic / 1 integrated mesh ski goggle pocket / 2 large front pockets / 2-way zippered underarm ventilation / Adjustable waistband with Cohaesive™ drawstring stoppers / 2-way adjustable, peaked storm hood with Cohaesive™ drawstring stoppers (helmet compatible) / 1 integrated mesh cell phone pocket / Ski pass pocket / 2-way front zipper
Fit
loose fit
Sport
Freeride
Season
winter
Layer
L3
Gender
Men
Basis-Farbe
gruen
Color
sweet alison
Award
Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year Winner
Certificate
-
Size
M
Feature
Adjustable hood / Windproof / Waterproof / Breathable / Underarm ventilation / 2-way front zipper / Adjustable cuffs / Adjustable storm hood / 1 integrated cell phone pocket made of merino mesh / Long underarm ventilation / 2 large front pockets / Adjustable waistband / 100% merino insert in the chin area
Fit
loose fit
Sport
Freeride
Season
winter
Layer
L3
Gender
Men
Basis-Farbe
orange
Color
clay orange
Award
-
Certificate
FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION (FWF)
Size
M
Feature
Adjustable hood / Made in Europe / 2-way front zipper / 2-way adjustable storm hood / Windproof / Waterproof / Regular Fit / 1 Chest pocket / Adjustable cuffs / Seam width adjustment / Underarm ventilation with 2-way zippers / Breathable / 120 MERINO COOL TEC inserts inside / Underarm ventilation / 1 Upper arm pocket
Fit
regular fit
Sport
Ski tour
Season
winter
Layer
L3
Gender
Men
Basis-Farbe
gruen
Color
arctic grey
Award
Product Tested and Recommended - VDBS
Certificate
-
Size
M
Feature
Adjustable hood / Made in Europe / 2-way front zipper / 2-way adjustable storm hood / Windproof / Waterproof / Regular Fit / Seam width adjustment / Underarm ventilation / 2-way zippered underarm ventilation / 1 integrated cell phone pocket made of merino mesh / 120 MERINO TEC inserts inside / 2 breast pockets / High-reach performance fit / Adjustable cuffs
Fit
regular fit
Sport
High Alpine
Season
winter / summer
Layer
L3
Gender
Men
Basis-Farbe
rot
Color
red malbec
Award
-
Certificate
-
Size
M
Feature
Windproof / Waterproof / Regular Fit / Seam width adjustment / Adjustable cuffs / Inner pocket / 2 front pockets / Adjustable hood
Fit
regular fit
Sport
Alpine
Season
winter / summer
COMPARE ORTOVOX HARDSHELL PANTS
Gender
Basis-Farbe
Layer
Color
Award
Certificate
Size
Feature
Fit
Sport
Season
Gender
Women
Basis-Farbe
gruen
Layer
L3
Color
green sage
Award
-
Certificate
-
Size
M
Feature
RAVINE 3L MERINO inserts at the buttocks / Protection against sharp edges through Dyneema®-CORDURA® / Long 2-way side ventilation zipper / 1 Chest pocket / Integrated, adjustable suspenders / MERINO SHIELD TEC SOFT insert in the back / 2 thigh pockets – right pocket with mesh inner, pleated construction for extra capacity, and a light carabiner (avalanche transceiver loss protection) / Anatomically shaped knee area / Integrated gaiters with non-slip elastic on the inside
Fit
loose fit
Sport
Freeride
Season
winter
Gender
Women
Basis-Farbe
grau
Layer
L3
Color
glacier grey
Award
-
Certificate
-
Size
M
Feature
Protection against sharp edges through Dyneema®-CORDURA® / Integrated gaiters with non-slip elastic on the inside / Made in Europe / Side zip vents / 1 hip pocket with zipper / 2 thigh pockets – right pocket with extra capacity, mesh inner and light carabiner (avalanche transceiver loss protection) / Merino wool inserts in areas sensitive to the cold / High waistband at the back / Adjustable waistband with optimized hook and loop and snap fasteners
Fit
loose fit
Sport
Freeride
Season
winter
Gender
Women
Basis-Farbe
braun
Layer
L3
Color
dark chestnut
Award
-
Certificate
-
Size
M
Feature
RAVINE 3L MERINO inserts at the buttocks / Protection against sharp edges through Dyneema®-CORDURA® / Anatomically shaped knee area / Integrated gaiters with non-slip elastic on the inside / Side zip vents / 2 thigh pockets with pleated construction for extra capacity – the right pocket with mesh inner and light carabiner (avalanche transceiver loss protection) / Adjustable, elastic waistband with hook and loop fastener
Fit
loose fit
Sport
Freeride
Season
winter
Gender
Women
Basis-Farbe
rot
Layer
L3
Color
winetasting
Award
Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year Winner
Certificate
-
Size
M
Feature
Windproof / Waterproof / Adjustable waistband / Leg ventilation / Integrated gaiters / Breathable / 2 extended thigh pockets, with an additional mesh pocket and light carabiner for an avalanche transceiver in the right pocket / Anatomically shaped knee area / Adjustable waistband with optimized hook and loop fastener / Loose fit / Merino inserts in areas that are sensitive to the cold / Side ventilation zippers / Integrated gaiters
Fit
loose fit
Sport
Freeride
Season
winter
Gender
Men
Basis-Farbe
blau
Layer
L3
Color
petrol blue
Award
-
Certificate
FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION (FWF)
Size
M
Feature
Protection against sharp edges through Dyneema®-CORDURA® / Anatomically shaped knee area / Made in Europe / 2-way side zippers / ORTOVOX suspenders (optional) / Windproof / Waterproof / Regular Fit / Adjustable waistband / Leg ventilation / Integrated gaiters / Integrated adjustable gaiters / Breathable / 120 MERINO COOL TEC inserts inside / Adjustable waistband / Extended thigh pocket and additional light carabiner (avalanche transceiver loss protection) on the right
Fit
regular fit
Sport
Ski tour
Season
winter
Gender
Women
Basis-Farbe
blau
Layer
L3
Color
dark arctic grey
Award
Product Tested and Recommended - VDBS
Certificate
-
Size
M
Feature
Protection against sharp edges through Dyneema®-CORDURA® / Made in Europe / ORTOVOX suspenders (optional) / Regular Fit / 2 extended thigh pockets, with an additional mesh pocket and light carabiner for an avalanche transceiver in the right pocket / Anatomically shaped knee area / Adjustable cuffs with snap fasteners / 120 MERINO TEC inserts in the waistband / Side zip vents / Integrated quick gaiter system / Adjustable leg width with zipper / 1 hip pocket
Fit
regular fit
Sport
High Alpine
Season
winter / summer

What makes ortovox hardshell products and the material so special?

Softshell products are the choice for you
Versatile and extremely breathable for demanding ski tours
Ortovox softshell jackets are designed for those who value protection and adaptability from the valleys to the summits. Our high-quality materials are highly breathable, ensure good insulation and boast impressively high scuff resistance. Maximum freedom of movement and merino wool on the inside make them very comfortable.
Main features
• Highly breathable
• Insulating
• Wind- and water-resistant
COMPARE ORTOVOX SOFTSHELL JACKETS
Certificate
Gender
Layer
Basis-Farbe
Color
Award
Size
Feature
Fit
Sport
Season
Certificate
FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION (FWF)
Gender
Men
Layer
L3
Basis-Farbe
schwarz
Color
black raven
Award
-
Size
M
Feature
Water repellent / Elastic cuffs / Athletic fit / Breathable / Mesh pocket lining / Pre-adjusted hood / Waist bonded at the front, elastic insert at the back / 2 front pockets
Fit
athletic fit
Sport
High Alpine / Alpine / Ski tour
Season
winter
Certificate
FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION (FWF)
Gender
Men
Layer
L3
Basis-Farbe
grau
Color
glacier grey
Award
Product Tested and Recommended - VDBS
Size
M
Feature
Water repellent / Elastic cuffs / 2 front pockets (optimized for backpacks) / Athletic fit / Breathable / Underarm zip vents / Underarm ventilation / Self-adjusting hood / Made in Europe / Merino wool on skin / Elastic waist
Fit
athletic fit
Sport
Ski tour
Season
winter
Certificate
FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION (FWF)
Gender
Men
Layer
L3
Basis-Farbe
orange
Color
clay orange
Award
Product Tested and Recommended - VDBS
Size
M
Feature
Windproof front / Water repellent / Windproof / Elastic cuffs / 2 front pockets (optimized for backpacks) / Athletic fit / Breathable / MERINO ON SKIN / Storm hood (compatible with helmets) / Underarm zip vents / Underarm ventilation
Fit
athletic fit
Sport
Ski tour
Season
winter
Certificate
-
Gender
Men
Layer
L3
Basis-Farbe
blau
Color
deep ocean
Award
-
Size
M
Feature
Adjustable cuffs / Regular Fit / Seam width adjustment / 2 front pockets / Adjustable hood
Fit
regular fit
Sport
Alpine
Season
winter / summer
COMPARE ORTOVOX SOFTSHELL PANTS
Layer
Certificate
Gender
Basis-Farbe
Color
Award
Size
Feature
Fit
Sport
Season
Layer
L3
Certificate
FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION (FWF)
Gender
Women
Basis-Farbe
grau
Color
glacier grey
Award
-
Size
M
Feature
Zipper leg-width adjustment / Water repellent / Anatomically shaped knee area / MERINO AIRSOLATION STRETCH inserts in the seat, crotch area and on the back of the thighs / 2 hip pockets / Windproof / Partially regulated hem with natural-rubber elastic on the inside (non-slip) / Adjustable waistband / Protected against sharp edges by schoeller® / Athletic fit / Adjustable ankle cuff / Adjustable waistband with elastic insert at the back (elastic cord with stopper)
Fit
athletic fit
Sport
High Alpine / Alpine / Ski tour
Season
winter
Layer
L3
Certificate
FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION (FWF)
Gender
Men
Basis-Farbe
gruen
Color
dark pacific
Award
Product Tested and Recommended - VDBS
Size
M
Feature
Water repellent / 2 hip pockets / Adjustable waistband / Protected against sharp edges by schoeller® / Athletic fit / Adjustable ankle cuff / 1 thigh pocket / Elastic adjustable ankle: Zipper + snaps / Waistband opening with zipper / Breathable / Anatomically shaped knee area / Elastic, adjustable merino waistband (hook and loop fastener)
Fit
athletic fit
Sport
Ski tour
Season
winter
Layer
L3
Certificate
-
Gender
Women
Basis-Farbe
violett
Color
dark wild berry
Award
-
Size
M
Feature
Regular Fit / Adjustable waistband / Water repellent / Anatomically shaped knee area / 2 hip pockets / Windproof / Protected against sharp edges by schoeller® / Leg width adjustment with zipper and snap fastener / Integrated gaiters with natural-rubber elastic on the inside / Side ventilation zippers / 1 thigh pocket / ORTOVOX suspenders (optional)
Fit
regular fit
Sport
High Alpine / Alpine / Freeride / Ski tour
Season
winter
Layer
L3
Certificate
FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION (FWF)
Gender
Men
Basis-Farbe
gruen
Color
dark wild herbs
Award
-
Size
M
Feature
Regular Fit / Water repellent / Anatomically shaped knee area / 2 hip pockets / Windproof / Adjustable waistband / Protected against sharp edges by schoeller® / Leg width adjustment with zipper and snap fastener / Integrated gaiters with natural-rubber elastic on the inside / Integrated gaiters / 1 back pocket / Waistband with snap fasteners and belt loops / 1 thigh pocket with 3D look and additional volume
Fit
regular fit
Sport
High Alpine / Alpine / Freeride / Ski tour
Season
winter
Layer
L3
Certificate
-
Gender
Men
Basis-Farbe
schwarz
Color
black raven
Award
-
Size
M
Feature
1 thigh pocket / Shoelace hook / Regular Fit / Robust leg cuffs / Seam width adjustment / 2 hip pockets / Adjustable waistband
Fit
regular fit
Sport
Alpine
Season
winter / summer




























