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What is the Manaslu Jacket?
It's a reliable, robust wind and waterproof jacket, best suited to mountaineering, although functional enough for various outdoor activities in wet conditions. The Manaslu is an incredibly reliable, award-winning piece of kit that works perfectly for regular mountain visitors, whether climbing, scrambling, or hiking in technical terrain.
What is it made of?
The Manaslu Jacket is made with reliable 80D Gore-Tex® Pro, which features an ePE membrane for reduced environmental impact. The material is also finished with a PFAS-free DWR (durable water repellent) for maximum weather protection and breathability.
If you were wondering, ePE stands for expanded polyethene, which is light, thin yet durable, and PFC-free. If you're familiar with Trekitt descriptions, you may have seen that 'PFC-free' phrase floating around before. PFCs are per or poly-fluorinated chemicals, aka 'forever chemicals' that stay permanently in the environment and cause lasting damage to our ecosystems. Many companies are working towards a completely PFC-free future, so this is quite a breakthrough for the Gore-Tex® brand! In addition, this membrane has a reduced carbon footprint, as it uses laminates with a lower-mass membrane and select textiles, making it an ideal choice for more environmentally conscious adventurers.
The material itself provides complete waterproof and windproof protection, with ample breathability to prevent sweat and condensation from building up inside, helping regulate body temperature. An 80D material makes it incredibly robust to withstand bumps and scrapes in rugged environments, providing high performance and reliability. Overall, it has been rigorously tested to ensure a long-lasting product life, which adds to those environmental credentials, as you won't need to buy a new replacement for a long time, saving energy, resources and waste.
The material is also finished with a PFAS-free DWR (durable water repellent). PFAS means per- or poly-fluorinated alkyl; these are a group of industrial chemicals that cause detrimental harm to the environment. These chemicals aren't able to break down, so once they reach nature via factory water waste, they stay in the ecosystem and contaminate living organisms, working their way up the food chain. PFAS and PFC's are suspected carcinogens and have been known to affect mammal reproduction and hormone production. Therefore, many leading brands in the outdoor industry are now prioritising cutting out the use of these chemicals entirely to contribute to a more responsible manufacturing process.
What are the features?
The Manaslu Jacket's hood has a mountain fit and helmet compatibility, providing sufficient all-day protection for climbing and mountaineering. It also comes with Cohaesive™ cord adjusters, allowing you to achieve a precise fit consistently.
An Alpine fit sits closely to the body to maximise the breathability and performance of the technical materials. Despite this, articulated and pre-shaped sleeves improve mobility so you can comfortably reach for that next hold or use hiking poles without feeling restricted or the jacket rising excessively.
Two large pockets and one chest pocket provide storage for small essentials, such as gloves, snacks, or a GPS device. Each pocket is laser cut and laminated with YKK® Aquaguard® zips, which are completely waterproof.
An additional laminated, laser-cut inner pocket provides extra storage for smaller valuables such as a mobile phone, keys, or wallet.
The front entry also uses a waterproof YKK® zip with a two-way function. This means you can unzip from the bottom to accommodate a climbing harness or for extra ventilation without having to remove the jacket entirely.
Two-way underarm pit zips create extra airflow when unfastened, regulating temperature for challenging missions and tough ascents. Each zip is laminated with a bonded entry for further weather resistance, ensuring no leakage when zipped up.
Lastly, adjustable, laminated cuffs and dual tether Cohaesive™ hem drawcords provide extra customisation while helping to seal the weather out further and balance temperature regulation more efficiently by maintaining the body's microclimate within the layering system.
Features:
- Three-layer GORE-TEX Pro 80D fabric with ePE membrane and PFAS-free DWR
- Mountain HC Hood optimised for all-day-use and fully adjustable with Cohaesive™ cordlocks
- Seamless face panel for maximum comfort
- Alpine fit with articulated and pre-shaped sleeves
- Stratum Storage; two large pockets and one pocket, laser cut and laminated with YKK® moulded AquaGuard® zips
- Two-way YKK® moulded AquaGuard® centre front zip
- Two-way YKK® WR underarm pit zips with laminated and bonded entry
- Laminated and laser cut inner pocket with YKK® zip
- Adjustable laminated cuffs and dual tether Cohaesive™ hem drawcords