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Pines Microgrid Ultra-LT Baselayer Balaclava Top - Men's
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Pines Microgrid Ultra-LT Balaclava Top delivers ultralight warmth and face coverage for alpine pursuits
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I wear the Balaclava Top every time I'm chasing cold-weather peaks. The integrated hood fits perfectly under a helmet when we ski or ride, and the microgrid fleece keeps us warm without overheating. It layers like a dream, dries fast, and never smells bad—even after back-to-back big days."
The Backcountry Pines Microgrid Ultra-LT Balaclava Top is our ultimate base layer for fast-moving missions in cold, high-altitude conditions. Designed with athlete feedback and alpine performance in mind, this ultralight essential delivers breathable warmth, moisture management, and versatile protection where we need it most.
Its balaclava-style hood adds integrated face coverage that fits smoothly under helmets and hoods, while the microgrid fleece construction traps warmth and encourages airflow to keep us dry and comfortable through high-output efforts. The stretch poly/spandex blend mirrors movement with a next-to-skin fit, and HeiQ Fresh FFL odor control ensures freshness during multi-day use. Finished with flatlock seams, streamlined thumbholes, and gusseted raglan sleeves, this is our go-to foundation layer for dawn patrols, alpine climbs, and anything above treeline.
We built these baselayers to perform beneath competition layers, keeping Jamaica’s bobsleigh and skeleton athletes comfortable from warmup to finish.
Details
- All-in-one baselayer designed for rigorous outings in the high alpine
- Microgrid fleece interior traps warmth while promoting breathability
- Smooth-face outer fabric layers easily under insulation or shells
- Poly-spandex blend offers stretch, wicking, and quick-drying performance
- Slim next-to-skin fit with gusseted raglan sleeves for full mobility
- Flatlock seams provide chafe-free comfort during long missions
- Streamlined thumbholes keep sleeves secure under layers
- HeiQ Fresh FFL odor control keeps fabric fresh during multi-day wear
- Item #BCCZ374
- Responsible Collection
- recycled/repurposed
- Material
- micro grid plush back, smooth face (partially recycled polyester, spandex)
- Insulation Weight
- midweight
- Fit
- semi-fitted
- High Point Shoulder
- 27.5in
- Style
- hoodie, balaclava
- Hood
- 3-piece, balaclava
- Thumbholes
- yes
- Anti-Odor
- HeiQ Fresh FFL
- Activity
- skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, climbing, hiking, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
Chosen By The 2026 Jamaica Bobsleigh Team
Worn by athletes and coaches from the Jamaican Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, this gear supports cold-weather training, travel, and recovery in demanding winter conditions. Designed to balance warmth, mobility, and durability, these layers are built for long days outside—before and after time on the ice, and wherever winter takes the team next.
Ultralight Warmth
Microgrid fleece traps warm air while shedding excess heat for low-bulk insulation on cold mountain days.
Odor Control Technology
An HeiQ odor-fighting finish keeps your baselayer fresher through high-output efforts and repeated use.
Built-In Balaclava
A built-in balaclava and thumbholes offer full baselayer coverage on stormy days.
About The Backcountry Brand
Backcountry began in 1996 with two skiers, a stack of avalanche beacons, and a garage in Park City, Utah. Our roots were humble, and we've grown since then, but our vision is still clear: to sell the best outdoor gear—and to create gear that’s even better through our very own gear and apparel brand.
Built By Gearheads
We live and breathe the outdoors, so every stitch of Backcountry gear is made with a mission in mind. Designed in Park City at the foot of Utah’s Wasatch mountains—and tested by our Gearhead® Experts who use it every day—Backcountry styles are built to perform wherever the snow lands, trail leads or adventure calls.