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Mountain Equipment Men’s Super Oreus Jacket
The Super Oreus Jacket is a serious synthetic belay jacket for severe alpine use. It is aimed at climbers and mountaineers who need a warm, protective outer layer that packs small and remains reliable in cold, hostile weather.
Materials & Technology
Double Layer Aetherm™ Precision Insulation
Aetherm™ is Mountain Equipment’s synthetic insulation, used here in a double layer construction. It is designed to deliver a high warmth-to-weight ratio with good loft and compact packability, which matters when a belay jacket needs to stay light enough for carrying but substantial enough for long stops in the cold.
DRILITE® LOFT 10D Outer Fabric
This is a very light shell fabric with a PU membrane, used to make the jacket completely windproof and highly weather resistant. In practical use, it adds storm protection without the heavier feel of a full shell fabric, so the jacket still packs down well in a rucksack.
DRILITE® LOFT 10D Hem, Cuff and Hood Lining
The same DRILITE® LOFT 10D fabric is used in key lining areas around the hem, cuffs and hood. This helps protect the insulation in places that tend to pick up moisture from contact, snow and repeated adjustment.
Durable Water-Repellent Finish
The outer fabric has a DWR treatment to make rain and snow bead on the surface. That helps the face fabric stay drier for longer in unsettled weather and keeps the jacket from feeling heavy during short periods of exposure.
Features & Functionality
Super Alpine HC Insulated Hood
The hood is built for the worst conditions and is helmet compatible, so it can be pulled over climbing headwear without becoming tight or distorted. Cohaesive cordlocks allow adjustment without loose hardware, and the shape keeps coverage close around the face when the weather turns rough.
Shoulder Shield Construction
This seam-free shoulder design reduces water ingress in exposed areas. It is especially useful when the jacket is worn as an outer layer in snow or spindrift, and it also provides a cleaner surface under pack straps.
2-Way YKK Vislon Centre Front Zip with Insulated Baffle
The front zip opens smoothly and can be adjusted from either end for belaying, harness use or quick venting. Behind it, an insulated baffle prevents cold air entering through the zip line.
Pocket Layout
Two zipped hand warmer pockets and two chest pockets keep essential items easy to reach. The chest pockets remain usable with a harness, while the hand pockets provide warmth during stops.
Elasticated Cuffs and Dual-Tether Hem Drawcords
The cuffs sit close at the wrist to keep draughts out without bulk. Dual hem drawcords allow the jacket to be tightened evenly, helping it stay in place and retain heat in windy conditions.
Internal Storage and Stuffsack
Two large mesh inner pockets provide storage for bulky items such as gloves or bottles. The included tethered lightweight stuffsack keeps the jacket compact and easy to manage in a pack.
Key Features
- Double layer Aetherm™ synthetic insulation
- DRILITE® LOFT 10D outer fabric
- Super Alpine HC insulated hood
- Cohaesive cordlocks
- Shoulder Shield construction
- 2-way YKK Vislon centre front zip
- Insulated baffle
- Two hand warmer pockets
- Two chest pockets
- Two large mesh inner pockets
- Tethered lightweight stuffsack
- Elasticated cuffs
- Dual-tether hem drawcords
Fit & Sizing
The Super Oreus uses a Mountain fit. In Mountain Equipment terms, that means unrestricted movement with room for additional layers, making it appropriate for use as an insulated outer layer over technical clothing in cold alpine conditions.
Best For
- Alpine climbing
- Severe alpine conditions
- Cold belays
- Stormy mountain weather