What is the Lhotse Jacket?
The Lhotse is probably one of the best UK mountain jackets available today. Designed specifically for the worst conditions and made using the best Gore-Tex Pro fabrics this tough and reliable jacket will shrug off the worst of the weather and handle the rigours of the gnarliest mountaineering adventures.
What is it made of?
Made using 3 Layer Gore-Tex Pro 40D in the main body and hood, then the super burly 3 Layer Gore-Tex Pro 80D in the high wear areas such as shoulders and arms means this jacket was designed to take a beating from the weather and general mountaineering abuse.
What are the features?
The guys at M.E. have used all of their Storm Construction techniques during the design and build of the jacket. Everything from seam construction, placements and taping; which face fabrics to use, bar tack reinforcement and storm guarded YKK Aquaguard front and pit zips.The velcro on the laminated cuffs doesn't allow water to freeze in it, meaning they'll stay tightened up in the coldest conditions. The inner pocket is also now laminated and laser cut to further reduce stitching and weight. The face panel is also seamless for added comfort. The helmet compatible hood has Cohaesive cordlocks to add to its streamlined structure.
The Dual Tether Hem Drawcord allows for greater fit customisation whilst also eliminating the risk of snagging things like ice axes and crampons. M.E have engineered all the pockets on the front of the jacket in accordance with their Stratum Storage System Construction which increases the internal pocket size by as much as 25%; so there is stacks of room for maps, gloves, hats and whatever else you like to store in your pockets.
How does the Lhotse fit?
It is built around Mountain Equipment’s “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 to allow for more natural unrestricted movement.
Where does the Lhotse fit in the layering system?
The Lhotse 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. If you just need one jacket for all your mountain activities then this is the one.
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3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 40D fabric
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3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 80D fabric reinforcements
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Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable with Cohaesive cordlocks
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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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Stratum Storage; 2 large pockets and 1 Napoleon pocket with YKK moulded Aquaguard zips
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2-way YKK WR underarm pit zips with laminated and bonded entry
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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