What is the Makalu Jacket?
The Makalu is a tough, fully-featured, reliable waterproof jacket that will keep you dry and protected in all conditions. Whether you're on a long, committing backpacking trip or gully bashing in the harsh Scottish winter, this is the jacket you'll want on your back!
What is the Makalu made of?
This jacket features a fully waterproof Gore-Tex 3-layer construction with a mixture of 50D and 75D outer fabrics. A slightly lighter, more pliable and fully recycled 50D fabric is used throughout the main body of the jacket, while a tougher 75D fabric is used in high-wear areas such as the shoulders and upper back. Both outer fabrics are then coated in a durable water repellent coating to allow water to bead off the surface, increasing breathability. The jacket has a surprisingly supple feel and is breathable enough to cope with high aerobic, non-stop routes.
What are the features?
Starting from the top, the Makalu features a helmet-compatible and fully adjustable hood that can be cinched down to sit snug to your head when you're not wearing a helmet. Storage-wise, the jacket has two generous hand pockets and a chest pocket in the front that all have YKK water-resistant zippers. As well as these outer pockets, you've also got an internal laser cut and laminated chest pocket — an ideal place for your phone.
To seal out the elements the jacket features adjustable laminated cuffs, dual tether hem drawcords (that doesn't catch on poles or ice axes) and a 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip. When you're working hard and you need to dump excess heat quickly you'll appreciate the easy to use 2-way YKK zipped pit zips under each arm. The toggles throughout the jacket are also generous enough to use with chunky gloves on.
How does it fit?
The Makalu uses Mountain Equipments Alpine Fit block. This has enough room to accommodate a baselayer and a low profile mid-layer. This fit has been designed to reduce the amount of dead space between layers and eliminate excess material resulting in a warmer, lighter-weight jacket.
- Lightweight and breathable
- Fully waterproof and windproof
- 3-layer Gore-Tex 50D & 75D fabrics
- Alpine fit with articulated and pre-shaped sleeves
- 2 Large Hand Pockets
- 1 Napoleon Pocket
- 1 laser cut and laminated internal chest pocket
- 2-way YKK moulded Aguaguard centre front zip
- 2-way YKK WR underarm venting zips
- Adjustable laminated cuffs
- Dual tether hem drawcords