Mountain Equipment Makalu Men's Jacket

Our View – Mountain Equipment Makalu Men's Jacket:

The Mountain Equipment Makalu Men's Jacket is the go-to GORE-TEX jacket for hikers and mountaineers, designed to provide maximum protection while having a lighter environmental impact.

The Makalu jacket utilises the GORE-TEX ePE membrane, a breakthrough in waterproof and breathable membrane technology with a reduced carbon footprint and is free from fluorocarbon (FC-free) construction.

The Makalu jacket is a reliable shelter in harsh weather conditions, including heavy rain, driving snow, and strong winds. It is made with a robust 75 Denier face fabric, perfect for hill walking and mountaineering in all four seasons.

The jacket's streamlined Alpine fit allows for extra layers in winter while avoiding excess fabric flapping during windy conditions. Additionally, the well-proven Mountain HC Hood is easily adjustable to protect against the worst conditions, and it can even accommodate a climbing helmet for steeper terrain.

Specifications – Mountain Equipment Makalu Men's Jacket:

• New GORE-TEX with ePE membrane and FC free DWR
• 3-Layer construction with 75D face fabric for durability
• Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable
• Alpine fit with articulated and pre-shaped sleeves
• 2 large pockets with YKK® WR zips
• Napoleon chest pocket with YKK® WR zip
• 2-way YKK® moulded Aquaguard® centre front zip
• 2-way YKK® WR underarm pit zips
• Adjustable laminated cuffs and dual tether hem drawcords
• Laminated and laser cut inner pocket with YKK® zip
• GORE-TEX Rain Test Certified
• 13mm taped seams to prevent water entry
• Internal centre-front storm guard with fastener
• Laminated and bonded hanging loop
• MATERIALS - GORE-TEX 3-Layer 75D / 170gsm (Shoulders, Rear Hem & Upper Sleeve); GORE-TEX 3-Layer 50D / 149gsm (Main Body & Hood); 100% Polyester Face, ePE membrane with solution dyed Tricot backer
• Waterproof pocket construction
• Laser cut and laminated inner pocket
• Mountain HC Hood
• Laminated and wired visor
• Internal hood adjuster cord channels
• Nifco cord locks
• Tricot lined face panel
• Rollaway hood tab
• Pre-shaped and articulated sleeves for greater freedom of movement when reaching up / climbing
• Shaped cuff improves wearability
• Laminated cuff tab with Velcro
• Bar Tack Reinforcement – aids directional pull and wont tear off
• Sewn hem / Adjustable
• Dual-tether hem drawcords wont snag
• Nifco Cord Locks
• Centre Front - YKK® Aquaguard® #5 VISLON® zipper with 2-Way non-locking slider and Plastic Head
• Pockets - YKK® Aquaguard® #3 Coil zipper non-locking slider with metal head
• Inner Pocket - YKK® #3 Reversed Coil zipper non-locking slider
• Pit Zips - YKK® #3 Reversed Coil zipper non-locking slider with metal head
• Hydrostatic Head: 28,000mm
• Breathability: RET - 9m2Pa/W