Put very simply, the Roc Spirit Jacket is your go to walking/hiking jacket this winter! This full-featured jacket boasts clean lines and exceptional durability, built using a lightweight 3L Gore-Tex fabric.
A 40D fabric makes up the main body of the garment, where as the high wear areas such as arms, shoulders and hips have a 70D nylon face fabric to take the beatings of pack wearing and rock abrasion. The lightweight C-Knit backing on both means that the Roc Spirit Jacket provides mountain grade protection without the weight.
A three-way adjustable helmet compatible hood with a laminated and wire reinforced peak means the jacket is ready for multiple outdoor such as walking, climbing and many more.
Water resistant zippers throughout to ward of any water trying to makes its way inside the jacket and pit zips for ventilation and heat dumping
The lack of shoulder, side and inner sleeve seams avoid chafing for enhanced durability and comfort whilst you are sheltering from the wind and/or rain. You get two mid mounted pockets with laminated zippers that are out of the way of hipbelts, and a built in ventilation system featuring internal security pockets to keep your valuables safe and you at the right temperature.
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Three-way adjustable climbing helmet compatible hood
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laminated and wire reinforced peak
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Water resistant zippers throughout and pit zips for ventilation
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No shoulder, side and inner sleeve seams
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Two mid mounted pockets with laminated zippers
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Built in ventilation system featuring internal security pockets
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Extra sleek inner placket with integrated rain channel
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Articulated sleeves
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Velcro adjustable cuffs with pre-folded gusset
Care and maintenance
To keep your outdoor clothing and equipment in tip top condition and performing to its maximum we recommend the use of Nikwax products. We have been using Nikwax products since day one (26th March 1986) and have found them to be totally reliable, dependable and effective. Today’s Nikwax treatments contain environmentally friendly elastic water-repellent polymers that bond to fabric fibres, leaving the spaces between open and breathable. These stretchy polymers are able to stretch and move with the fabric so they stay put for longer and work better.
Nikwax treatments will not change the look or feel of the fabric and they are all water based, environmentally safe, non-flammable and contain no nasty Fluorocarbons. Nikwax products can be used to clean, re-proof and revitalise all your outdoor technical clothing and equipment.
Waterproof breathable clothing has a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish applied to the face fabric during the manufacturing process. The DWR forces water to bead up and roll off the surface therefore preventing the fabric from absorbing moisture. If the outside of your jacket is soaked in a layer of cold water, the warm damp air within can’t escape and will condense on the inside. This makes the jacket feel cold clammy and can make you think that it’s leaking. The DWR finish is not permanent and needs to be maintained and revitalised to optimise performance.
This three layer waterproof jacket should be cleaned regularly with Nikwax Tech Wash; I wash my jacket about once a month, or more often if it gets really filthy. Regular washing with Tech Wash will maintain the DWR for longer and remove salts and oils that can contaminate the fabric, and it will keep your lovely jacket clean and smelling fresh. Washing can be done in a machine according to the manufacturers care guidelines (on the internal label). First clean out any detergent and conditioner residue from the machine dispenser and then add the required amount of Tech Wash and away you go. Hand washing is also suitable but be sure to rinse the garment well.
When you notice that rain/water is no longer beading up and rolling off it’s time to re-proof. Nikwax TX Direct will re-instate a long lasting DWR to completely rejuvenate your jacket. Re-proofing can also be done in the machine once a garment has been washed. Just add the TX-Direct and use the same programme you used for washing. You can also use the spray-on product on a damp garment that has just been washed.
You wouldn’t buy a Ferrari and never have it serviced, so make sure you regularly wash and re-proof your quality kit.