Product Description
LAYER SMART, FISH WARM
When early-morning chill meets wader warmth, the Simms Challenger Hoody delivers next-level comfort and performance. Built from 100% polyester flat-knit fleece, this hoody pairs rugged durability with soft insulation, ideal for NZ mornings on the river or relaxed evenings lakeside.
Why Simms Challenger Hoody?
From dawn patrols on the Kapiti coast to chilly walks down the Mataura, this hoody is a reliable second layer when temps dip, but tough performance still demands full focus. It’s rugged yet flexible, perfect with waders, shorts, or jeans. Reviewers praise its versatile comfort and note “stable, wind-ready fit.”
Simple, effective, and built for the moments that matter, add the Simms Challenger Hoody to your Land & Sea stack and fish warmer, cast better.
Simms Challenger Hoody Features
- Dual-Layer Fleece: Resilient flat-knit exterior with brushed fleece backing (216 gsm) that moves with you and retains warmth without bulk.
- Fast-Adjust Hood: 3-panel design with tuckable drawcord sits securely in the wind, yet folds flat under caps when not in use.
- Kangaroo Pocket: Split front pouch with warm hand-warming space that travels from creek crossings to café catch-ups.
- Clean, Cast-Friendly Fit: Set-in sleeves, low-profile cuffs, and a straight hem ensure freedom of movement with no fuss.
- Tone-on-Tone Branding: Subtle Simms logo keeps the look understated, letting performance speak.
Simms Challenger Hoody Specifications
- Fabric: Polyester-knit fleece, 216 gsm
- Weight: Approx. 350 g (M)
- Hood: 3-panel with tuckable cord
- Pockets: Front kangaroo
- Fit: Relaxed, hip-length
Simms Challenger Hoody Size Guide
| SIZE |
CHEST |
NECK |
SLEEVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 84 - 86 cm (33" - 35") | 34 - 36 cm (13.5" - 14") | 81 - 84 cm (32" - 33") |
| S | 84 - 86 cm (36" - 38") | 39 - 41 cm (15.5" - 16") | 84 - 86 cm (33" - 34") |
| M | 99 - 104 cm (39" - 41") | 41 - 42 cm (16" - 16.5") | 86 - 89 cm (34" - 35") |
| L | 107 - 114 cm(42" - 45") | 42 - 43 cm (16.5" - 17") | 89 - 91 cm (35" - 36") |
| XL | 117 - 122 cm (46" - 48") | 44 - 46 cm (17.5" - 18") | 91 - 94 cm (36" - 37") |
| XXL | 124 - 130 cm (49" - 51") | 47 - 48 cm (18.5" - 19") | 94 - 96 cm (37" - 38") |
| 3XL | 132 - 137 cm (52" - 54") | 50 - 51 cm (19.5" - 20") | 94 - 96 cm (37" - 38") |
| 4XL | 140 - 145 cm (55" - 57") | 52 - 53 cm (20.5" - 21") | 94 - 96 cm (37" - 38") |
* These are body measurements
Not all sizes are offered in all styles.
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