Meet the Chinook Shell — Explore 45 Edition
Explore has spent 45 years sending Canadians out into the kind of weather most people plan around. Fitting, then, that the anniversary collection starts with a shell.
This is the Chinook Shell in Cedar Brown — a grounded, earthy brown created for the Explore collaboration and available in no other Northern Sun colourway — finished with the Explore 45 anniversary mark. Under the collab details, nothing has changed: waterproof, windproof, fully taped seams, underarm vents, and the kind of adjustable fit you want when the forecast is a coin toss.
Wear it solo through a wet week, or layer it over the Explore edition Chinook Sherpa in Cedar Skies when the temperature drops. Same layering system, limited-edition colours.
The Explore 45 details
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Cedar Brown: created for the Explore collaboration and exclusive to this collection.
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Explore 45 anniversary mark: collector's-edition branding celebrating 45 years of Explore.
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Explore Magazine Fall issue included: a physical copy of the anniversary issue in every order ($9.95 value).
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Northern Sun reusable bag included: packed with every order ($10 value).
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Presale September 1–30: limited quantities, and once it's gone, it's gone.
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When it ships: early-bird orders placed September 1–8 ship mid-September. Everything after that ships in early October.
A note on final sale: The Explore 45 collection is a one-time run in colours we won't produce again, so every order is final — no returns, exchanges, or size swaps. Check the size guide before you order, and if you're between sizes or unsure about fit, email us at contact@northernsuncanada.com first. We'd rather help you get it right than have you stuck with the wrong size. Manufacturing defects are still covered by our lifetime warranty.
Features & Materials
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Waterproof & Breathable Protection: Made with 100% high-stretch mechanical polyester shell fabric with TPU (10K/10K waterproof/breathability), finished with a PFC-free DWR for eco-friendly performance.
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Reinforced Seams & Structure: Fully taped seams provide complete waterproof and windproof protection, while the hood's reinforced brim ensures lasting structure in stormy conditions.
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Ventilation Options: Underarm zipper vents allow for enhanced breathability when you're on the move and need to ditch heat.
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Adjustable Fit: Equipped with an adjustable hem and hood for wind protection, plus hook-and-loop cuffs to lock in warmth and keep the elements out.
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Smart Storage: Two front hand pockets with reinforced flaps and a chest pocket with a waterproof zipper keep essentials secure and dry.
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Northern Sun Detailing: Finished with a heat-transfer NS logo on the chest for a clean, technical look.
Temperature Rating
If there's moisture in the air, this is your go-to layer. (Rated to -25°C when layered with the Chinook Sherpa)
Manufacturing
Designed in Canada. Ethically made in China.
Product Care
Machine wash cold. Hang to dry. For best results, follow the care label.
*exact colour may vary depending on lighting
