Meet the Chinook Shell — Explore 45 Edition
For 45 years, Explore has been reminding Canadians that the next adventure is closer than it looks — often as close as a rainy trailhead an hour outside the city. To celebrate the magazine's 45th anniversary, Explore and Northern Sun built three limited-edition layers together, starting with the one that handles the weather.
The Chinook Shell arrives here in Cedar Brown, a warm, understated neutral created for the Explore collaboration and available in no other Northern Sun colourway, finished with the Explore 45 anniversary mark. The shell itself is unchanged: waterproof, windproof, fully taped seams, underarm vents, and a structured hood that holds its shape when the wind comes off the water.
Wear it on its own through a stretch of West Coast drizzle, or layer it over the Explore edition Chinook Sherpa in Cedar Smoke 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.
Features & Materials
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Waterproof & Breathable Performance: Constructed with 100% high-stretch mechanical polyester shell fabric with TPU (10K/10K waterproof/breathability) and a PFC-free DWR finish for eco-conscious protection.
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Fully Sealed Protection: Fully taped seams provide complete waterproof and windproof protection, keeping you dry no matter the forecast.
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Ventilation on Demand: Underarm zipper vents give you extra breathability when you need to ditch heat.
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Adjustable Fit: Features a drawcord hem and hood for wind protection, plus hook-and-loop cuffs for a secure, comfortable fit.
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Structured Hood: Reinforced brim adds shape and structure to the hood, helping it hold steady in rough weather.
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Smart Storage: Equipped with two front hand pockets with reinforced flaps and a chest pocket with a waterproof zipper to keep essentials secure and dry.
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Northern Sun Details: Finished with a clean heat-transfer NS logo on the chest.
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
A note on sale: The Explore 45 collection is a one-time run in colours we won't produce again, so every order is final. 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 want to help you get it right! Manufacturing defects are still covered by our lifetime warranty.
