Orion [noun]:
1) Classical Mythology. A giant hunter who pursued the Pleiades, was eventually slain by Artemis, and was then placed in the sky as a constellation.
The Orion Merino Hoodie FZ is a full zip merino wool hoodie made in Italy, built to the same standard PDW applies to everything it makes. No shortcuts, no compromises, and no use of materials that won't outperform what you paid for them. Purpose-built as a technical mid-layer: a low-profile 3-panel hood structured for use under a helmet or hard shell, thumbhole cuffs to lock the sleeve in place under a pack strap or glove, a full-length YKK zipper for precise temperature regulation, double-reinforced elbows, and zippered hand pockets positioned for access when a pack hipbelt is cinched. A knit merino construction in a relaxed fit, sized to layer cleanly over a base layer and under a shell, in an agile 3-season weight. Available in Hunter Green, Jager Blue, and Pursuit Black.
Merino wool is the only fiber that regulates temperature across a wide range of conditions, manages odor naturally across multiple days of wear, and moves softly against bare skin without the itch of coarser wools. The Orion FZ is knit and finished in Italy to a construction standard that most brands at this price point do not match.
The cut is relaxed, sized to layer over a base layer without restricting movement, with enough room across the shoulders to reach, climb, and carry. Size down for a closer fit if preferred. The 3-panel hood is low-profile and structured for use under a helmet or hard shell, without the volume of a casual hooded sweatshirt. Thumbhole cuffs keep the sleeve anchored under gloves or pack straps. The signature PDW hiviz dummy cords secure your EDC tools and keep them accessible. Double-reinforced elbows extend the life of the garment where it takes the most wear.
Merino thermoregulates actively. It warms when you're cold and vents when you're hot, which is why it is the preferred natural fiber for military, expedition, and backcountry use across conditions. The Orion FZ performs at camp, on trail, at the range, and in a city, without looking like it was designed for any of those places specifically.