Women’s Maverick – Alpha Ultralight Hoodie (Made in USA)
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- Model Sizes
- Return Policy
We love our overseas manufacturers, but we've always wanted to try making something here. So we did it! The Maverick Alpha is proudly made in the USA. And, we've got to say, it feels good supporting local businesses while creating rad gear for ultralight enthusiasts.
Premium Alpha Direct Fabric
If you know, you know—Polartec Alpha Direct is hard to come by. We secured a big batch of Forest Green in 90 GSM, along with limited runs of 60 and 120 GSM in select colors.
Originally developed in 2012 for the U.S. Military, Polartec Alpha Direct is the ultimate active insulation—warm when you need it, breathable when you don’t.
Why Choose the Maverick Alpha?
✔ Incredible Warmth-to-Weight Ratio – Stay warm without bulk.
✔ Breathable & Moisture-Wicking – Regulates body temperature and keeps you dry.
✔ Ultralight & Packable – Perfect for fast-and-light adventures.
✔ Versatile Layering – Wear it as a standalone piece or under a shell.
✔ Quick-Drying & Durable – Built to handle rugged outdoor use.
Which GSM is Right for You?
- 60 GSM – The lightest and most breathable option. Great for high-output activities, but more see-through.
- 90 GSM – A versatile middle ground. Ideal for most conditions, balancing warmth and breathability.
- 120 GSM – Still ultralight, but offers a bit more warmth and coverage for cooler adventures.
Go Further with Maverick Alpha
Whether you're backpacking, climbing, or chasing the horizon, the Maverick Alpha is built to keep up.
***The fit is very similar to our classic Squak hoodie, except for the 120 GSM, which runs snugger than expected due to the thicker material. If you’re between sizes or prefer a looser fit, we recommend sizing up.***
You can return any item within 30 days of delivery as long as it’s unused, in original condition, and has the tag still attached.
- To start a return, visit https://squak.com/apps/redo/returns-portal/login
- Once approved, we’ll send you a prepaid return label and instructions.
Heads up: Please don’t send items back without filling out the return form first!
Damaged or something off? As part of the return process you can mark your product as damaged. We handle these case by case but always do our best to make it right.
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Customer Reviews
This hoodie has been my ride or die this year. It has come on all adventures...from teaching my kids to ski in the bitter cold, sweaty runs up hill in the cold, post cold plunging, to summer canoe trips. It is so light and small to shove in the bottom in my pack but keeps me seriously toasty when I need it to. I LOVE that I get a breeze through the material so even when I'm sweaty and normally I'd shed a layer, I don't have to stop and pull it off. It's a 10/10 for me. I'm typically an xxl, with a 44" bust measurement and the XXL works perfect for me with room to move and room for base layers.
Hey Sophie! Stoked to hear this hoodie has been your ride or die this year and is truly a 10/10 for you! It's awesome that it's keeping you seriously toasty on all those adventures—from teaching the kids to ski to summer canoe trips and post-plunge chilling. So glad it's the perfect light and small layer that breathes with you!
Love this light weight piece for my backcountry camping needs. True to size with enough room to layer. It kept me warm on the coldest alpine summer nights! Glad that I can buy a made in the USA hoodie like this.
Hey Becca! Stoked to hear your lightweight piece is a hit for your backcountry camping needs! So glad it's true to size and kept you warm on those coldest alpine summer nights!
Got the Alpha 120 hoodie in a couple weeks ago and it is warm, soft, and super comfy! I LOVE it!
Hey Brandi! Stoked to hear you're loving your Alpha 120 hoodie and that it's hitting the mark by being warm, soft, and super comfy!
I'm a size XS in womens in almost everything I wear (for most commercial brand outdoor clothing). A women's sized Alpha piece essentially doesn't exist without going through a custom order that some other small business brands offer. I've been looking for one for a couple years. I decided to give this one a shot. Sleeves are unrollable, like other reviews mention, but I am essentially ok with it given that the only reason why I wanted an Alpha piece was for outdoor activities that required the lightest weight possible warmth layer, like when I'm doing multi-pitch climbing or long distance alpine trail runs/hikes/backpacking. The hood is basically unuseable. when you put it on, it pulls the entire shirt up with it, so its essentially stretched out to the shirts max = very uncomfortable. Missed the mark on this one unfortunately. I'll still use this as an extra layer because its truly impressive how feather light this piece is, but the hood is basically pointless. Honestly, Wish I waited on other iterations of a women's sized Alpha piece.
Hey Mary,
Thanks for taking a chance on the Alpha. We know it didn't work out for everyone and the sizing needs some work. I went ahead and refunded your order. Hopefully the next product you try out is a better fit!
- Hamilton
Love the lightweight fleece; warm when it’s chilly outside, not too hot when it gets warmer outside. I would say the sleeves are a bit on the narrow side and very difficult to get pushed up - I am 5’3”, 120 lbs with narrow wrists and couldn’t really push the sleeves up on a Medium?
Hey Jill! Stoked to hear you're loving the lightweight fleece and its versatility in different temperatures. We really appreciate your feedback on the sleeves and wrists—that's super helpful for us.
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