What is the Tupilak Jacket?
Perfectly suited for alpine and expedition climbing on the steepest lines and biggest faces, the Tupilak is a technical hard-shell jacket built from ultra-durable 80 Denier Gore-Tex Pro Fabric. This waterproof, breathable, fortress of solitude is cut around M.E.’s Alpine Fit block with great manoeuvrability and enough room for your low bulk warm layering.
What is it made of?
The fully waterproof Gore-Tex Pro has a Durable 80 denier nylon face fabric that has exceptional abrasion resistance and durability. It also has a surprisingly supple feel and is breathable enough to cope with high aerobic, non-stop routes.
What are the features?
The laminated cuffs now include a velcro that doesn't allow water to freeze in it, meaning they'll stay tightened up in the coldest conditions. The inner pocket is laminated and laser cut to further reduce stitching and weight. The face panel is seamless for added comfort. The fully adjustable hood, velcro cuffs and drawcord hem work together to seal out the wind and rain. The hood has been designed and cut to fit nicely over your helmet with Cohaesive cordlocks to eliminate rouge whips to the face in higher winds. All in all, M.E. have succeeded in making a robust, well fitting jacket that is ideal for gnarly climbing routes, with nothing stopping you from using it for the tamer outdoor activities.
How does the Tupilak fit?
It is built around Mountain Equipment’s Women's specific “Alpine Fit” block so it has a closer fit but with enough room to allow for other layers. The sleeves are pre-shaped and articulated and the shoulders have been slightly widened from last season to allow for more natural unrestricted movement.
Where does the Tupilak fit in the layering system?
The Tupilak Jacket is primarily designed as an outer shell, more commonly referred to as a hard shell; which means it works well to protect you from strong winds on cold days, right up to torrential downpours.
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3-layer Gore-Tex Pro 80D fabric throughout
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Super Alpine HC Hood with Cohaesive cordlocks
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Seamless face panel for maximum comfort
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Women's Alpine fit with articulated and pre-shaped sleeves
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Storm Construction techniques used throughout
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2-way YKK moulded Aquaguard centre front zip
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2 large Napoleon chest pockets with YKK moulded Aquaguard zips
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Adjustable laminated cuffs and dual tether hem drawcords
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Laminated and laser cut inner pocket with YKK zip