Chinook Shell - Explore Canada Edition

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

• Cedar Brown: created for the Explore collaboration and exclusive to this collection.
• Explore 45 anniversary mark: collector's-edition branding celebrating 45 years of Explore.
• Presale September 1–30: limited quantities, shipping in October. Once it's gone, it's gone.

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

• 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.
• Fully Sealed Protection: Fully taped seams provide complete waterproof and windproof protection, keeping you dry no matter the forecast.
• Ventilation on Demand: Underarm zipper vents give you extra breathability when you need to ditch heat.
• Adjustable Fit: Features a drawcord hem and hood for wind protection, plus hook-and-loop cuffs for a secure, comfortable fit.
• Structured Hood: Reinforced brim adds shape and structure to the hood, helping it hold steady in rough weather.
• 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.
• 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

Model: 5'5" (165 cm) wearing size Small.

Christina’s recommendation: Fits true to size. You can comfortably wear a sherpa fleece or lightweight down jacket underneath without sizing up. For an oversized look or extra room to layer, size up.

Garment Measurements (inches)

Note: Flat measurements can vary 1–2" from body measurements.