Sherpa Dikila Womens Top

Looking for the most versatile, super-lightweight layering piece possible? This is it. Designed specifically for Sherpa Adventure Gear, the Dikila's state-of-the-art, Dry Zone "intelligent fabric" has a high-tech thermal conductivity control that makes it warm in winter, cool in summer. Plus it's semiwaterproof, fast-wicking and dries in just one second, so you can wear it alone and hardly notice rain or sweat. Sherpa Adventure Gear Dikila Womens Top Details:

Blocks 99% of UV rays so you don't get burned at high elevations

So light it floats!

Woven with anti-bacterial silver ions to minimize odors

Quarter-zip neck for extra venting in warm conditions

Welded sleeve pocket holds essentials

Fabric: 82% Nylon / 18% Polyester Dry Zone

Conceived of a humble philosophy and the exceptionally spiritual lifestyle unique to the people of Nepal. Purchasing Sherpa gear will truly benefit the families in Nepal who hand-craft it.

You see, Sherpa Adventure Gear is not your ordinary outdoor company. The products are designed, worn and endorsed by Sherpa heroes that make their living in the toughest conditions in the world. And a part of the proceeds from every sale go back to Nepal to help underprivileged Sherpa children succeed. This is the Sherpa heart in action—always helping each other climb up, and never losing sight of the destination and what's important. Just like the indomitable Sherpa, you can depend on our clothing and gear to be there for you day after day—even in the harshest conditions.

Sherpa Adventure Gear: The Journey So Far

Sherpa Adventure Gear was inspired by sheer chance in 2003. Back then, Tashi Sherpa and his family owned an import clothing business. In May of that year, while walking down the streets of Manhattan, a magazine cover caught his eye. The craggy lines of an anciently familiar face staring back belonged to none other than his Uncle Ang Gyalzen Sherpa. It was a commemoration issue for the 50th. anniversary of the first ascent of Everest. Tashi was amazed and grateful to discover that his uncle was one of the original Sherpa veterans on that celebrated expedition in 1953...read more...