The Kamchatka Salopette comes with lock, stock & barrel. Mountain Equipment have injected all of their engineering expertise in constructing a full spec set of salopettes that perform exceptionally well; when the line between steep backcountry skiing & mountaineering become blurred, just reach for your pair of super technical Kamchatkas. Made from 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro 40D fabric & 80D fabric reinforcements; as well as being super durable, like a typical Goer-Tex Fabric, they keep all the wind, rain & snow from getting in. Windstopper X-fast 230 have been inserted in the lower back area for its full windproof yet highly breathable qualities just to stop you from getting too warm & moist. As I said to you earlier, M.E. has pulled out all the stops, so to show off they have used their Storm Construction techniques; everything from seam placing, construction & taping, to face fabrics, bar tack reinforcement & zips. These salopettes are basically impregnable. They have been fabricated around M.E.’s Active Fit block, this is the closest fitting cut that M.E. do. But because you will most likely be wearing big clumpy boot & ski boots they have increased the lower leg volume for you. The braces are fully adjustable & they have installed a drop rear seat (crap flap), so you don’t have to de-rig when nature calls. There is a pocket specially allocated for your avalanche transceiver for when you are out in the back country. Then on the flip side, if you aren’t using these in the winter snowy condition & are just using them as an over trouser then you have to option to zip off the internal snow gaiter. Super techy & versatile, what more do you want? 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro 40D fabric 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro 80D fabric reinforcements WINDSTOPPER® X-Fast lower back insert Storm Construction techniques used throughout Active fit with increased lower leg volume for ski boots Full length 2-way YKK® moulded Aqua Guard® side zips Fully adjustable braces with drop rear seat Bonded 2-way YKK® WR fly zip Avalanche transceiver pocket & zipped thigh pocket Zip-out internal snow gaiters & reinforced kick strips For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Gore-Tex  Pro Storm Construction YKK  Aquaguard  Zips Windstopper Most people are too scared or do not really understand the importance of washing their equipment in the correct manner, all equipment needs to be maintained properly for it to perform. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside ou ...

New for 2014! The  Karakorum  Jacket has a longer cut when compared to the rest of M.E.s hard shell range aimed at for those wanting a bit more coverage. The main body, underarms, & hood are constructed out of 3-layer  Gore-tex 50D fabric. Then in areas such as shoulders, elbows & waist, where a jacket receives the most abuse, M.E. has reinforced them with a 3-layer Gore-Tex 70D fabric. The Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable & helmet compatible; it is a bit of a snug fit with a helmet as it has not been designed for prolonged helmet use. This style hood is great if you are doing a bit a scrambling or other activities where you are chopping & changing between helmet & no helmet. As it is fully adjustable you can take out all the excess volume to create a secure comfortable fit. M.E. Have made the  Karakorum around their Mountain Fit block, it is a slightly larger cut to allow room for cold weather layers, or for those who find the Alpine Fit just a little too snug. They have also made it slightly longer in the body to give you a bit more protection for all you serious Trekkers & mountaineers. The Stratum Storage System has been applied to the main storage pockets of this jacket. This allows for up to 25% extra storage space than before, so there is heaps of room for you to stash those big laminated maps. The adjustable cuffs & dual tether hem cords can be tighten & synched to help keep out nasty cold drafts & provide a more customizable fit. 3-layer GORE-TEX 50D fabric 3-layer GORE-TEX 70D fabric reinforcements Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable Mountain fit with long body length Stratum Storage System; 2 large pockets & 1 Napoleon chest pocket with YKK® WR zips Zipped mesh inner pocket 2-way YKK moulded  Aquaguard centre front zip Adjustable cuffs & dual tether hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Gore-Tex Mountain Fit Stratum Storage System YKK  Aquaguard  Zips Dual Tether Hem  Drawcords Most people are scared to wash & reproof their outdoor jackets, but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are alw ...

New for 2014! The Karakorum Jacket has a longer cut when compared to the rest of M.E.s hard shell range aimed at for those wanting a bit more coverage. The main body, underarms, & hood are constructed out of 3-layer Gore-tex 50D fabric. Then in areas such as shoulders, elbows & waist, where a jacket receives the most abuse, M.E. has reinforced them with a 3-layer Gore-Tex 70D fabric. The Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable & helmet compatible; it is a bit of a snug fit with a helmet as it has not been designed for prolonged helmet use. This style hood is great if you are doing a bit a scrambling or other activities where you are chopping & changing between helmet & no helmet. As it is fully adjustable you can take out all the excess volume to create a secure comfortable fit. M.E. Have made the Karakorum around their Mountain Fit block, it is a slightly larger cut to allow room for cold weather layers, or for those who find the Alpine Fit just a little too snug. They have also made it slightly longer in the body to give you a bit more protection for all you serious Trekkers & mountaineers. The Stratum Storage System has been applied to the main storage pockets of this jacket. This allows for up to 25% extra storage space than before, so there is heaps of room for you to stash those big laminated maps. The adjustable cuffs & dual tether hem cords can be tighten & synched to help keep out nasty cold drafts & provide a more customizable fit. 3-layer GORE-TEX 50D fabric 3-layer GORE-TEX 70D fabric reinforcements Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable Mountain fit with long body length Stratum Storage System; 2 large pockets & 1 Napoleon chest pocket with YKK® WR zips Zipped mesh inner pocket 2-way YKK moulded Aquaguard centre front zip Adjustable cuffs & dual tether hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Gore-Tex Mountain Fit Stratum Storage System YKK  Aquaguard  Zips Dual Tether Hem  Drawcords Most people are scared to wash & reproof their outdoor jackets, but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside ...

The  Karakorum  Mountain Pants are commonly seen in serious environments all over the world. This is because they are stupidly rugged & versatile. Made from a  Drilite fabric, which has a hydrostatic head of 20, 000mm and a breathability rating of 20, 000g/sqm/24h; Waterproof & breathable. Need I say more? The face fabric is a 70D fabric with a 160D reinforced weave, so it can take quite a few scrapes, likewise with the reinforced kick-strips. They have a full length 2 way YKK zips with an internal storm flap, & a drop rear seat (crap flap) for when nature calls. The fixed internal gaiter keeps out unwater snow & water. M.E. have made these over-trousers around their Active Fit block which their Swiss pattern cutting experts friends have helped design, for a close yet manoeuvrable fit that eradicates unwanted bulk & removes excess weight. 3-layer DRILITE® 70D fabric with 160D reinforced weave Active fit with articulated knees Full length 2-way YKK® moulded side zips with inner storm flaps 2-way YKK® moulded front zip with storm flap Fully adjustable braces with drop rear seat Reinforced kick-strips for ski & crampon durability Fixed internal gaiters For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this items different fabrics & constructions techniques in greater detail. Drilite Most people are too scared or do not really understand the importance of washing their equipment in the correct manner, all equipment needs to be maintained properly for it to perform. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside our normal opening hours here is a useful link to  Trekitts recommended product for washing & caring for kit. Nikwax  Tech Wash Nikwax TX-Direct I hope this helps. ...

Made using 3 Layer Gore-Tex Pro 40D in the main body & hood, then the super burly 3 Layer Gore-Tex Pro 80D in the high wear areas such as shoulders & arms means this jacket was designed to take a beating from the weather & general mountaineering abuse. The guys at M.E. have used all of their Storm Construction techniques during the design & build of the jacket. Everything form seam construction, placements & taping; which face fabrics to use, bar tack reinforcement & storm guarded YKK  Aquaguard zips. All of these processes help to make this weatherproof fortress not only work exceptionally well but also fit superbly. 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 & articulated to allow for more natural unrestricted movement. The Mountain HC Hood works great with & without a helmet so it’s a win win. The Dual Tether Hem  Drawcord allows for greater fit customisation whilst also eliminating the risk of snagging things like ice axes & 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 & whatever else you like to store in your pockets. 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 40D fabric 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 80D fabric reinforcements Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable Alpine fit with articulated & pre-shaped sleeves Storm Construction techniques used throughout 2-way YKK moulded  Aqua Guard centre front zip Stratum Storage; 2 large pockets & 1 Napoleon pocket with YKK moulded  Aquaguard zips 2-way YKK WR underarm pit zips with laminated & bonded entry Adjustable laminated cuffs & dual tether hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Gore-Tex Pro Alpine Fit Storm Construction Stratum Storage System YKK  Aquaguard  Zips ...

Made using 3 Layer Gore-Tex Pro 40D in the main body & hood, then the super burly 3 Layer Gore-Tex Pro 80D in the high wear areas such as shoulders & arms means this jacket was designed to take a beating from the weather & general mountaineering abuse. The guys at M.E. have used all of their Storm Construction techniques during the design & build of the jacket. Everything form seam construction, placements & taping; which face fabrics to use, bar tack reinforcement & storm guarded YKK  Aquaguard zips. All of these processes help to make this weatherproof fortress not only work exceptionally well but also fit superbly. 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 & articulated to allow for more natural unrestricted movement. The Mountain HC Hood works great with & without a helmet so it’s a win win. The Dual Tether Hem  Drawcord allows for greater fit customisation whilst also eliminating the risk of snagging things like ice axes & 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 & whatever else you like to store in your pockets. 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 40D fabric 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 80D fabric reinforcements Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable Alpine fit with articulated & pre-shaped sleeves Storm Construction techniques used throughout 2-way YKK moulded Aqua Guard centre front zip Stratum Storage; 2 large pockets & 1 Napoleon pocket with YKK moulded Aquaguard zips 2-way YKK WR underarm pit zips with laminated & bonded entry Adjustable laminated cuffs & dual tether hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Gore-Tex Pro Alpine Fit Storm Construction Stratum Storage System YKK  Aquaguard  Zips Dual Tether Hem  Drawcor ...

The  Lightline down Jacket from Mountain Equipment is designed to meet the demands of the modern mountaineers. Weighing 740g with 296g of 675 fill power duck down, the  Lightline has great warmth to weight ratio, it has an enhanced fit & a fully adjustable, removable hood that offers excellent protection in minus temperatures. The use of down ensures the best warmth to weight ratio & compressibility of any other forms of insulation. Its outer is made from  Drylite  Loft. This totally windproof & highly water resistant Nylon fabric is hard wearing & light enough to allow the down to fully loft. Therefore making it perfect for dry cold conditions when resting at belay points or whenever youre outside in the cold not doing much moving about. M.E. only uses Down Codex Audited Animal Welfare approved sources for all their Down filled products marked with the Down Codex Stamp. DRILITE  Loft outer; totally windproof & highly water resistant 296g  (size L) of 90/10 Pure Down with a fill power of 675 Stitched-through construction throughout Adjustable zip-off hood with 3 panels for exceptional fit & protection 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip with rear insulated baffle 2 zipped hand warmer pockets behind insulated flaps Inner zipped security pocket Adjustable cuffs & hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Drilite  Loft 675 Down Most people are scared to wash their down jackets but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside our normal opening hours here is a useful link to  Trekitts recommended product for washing & caring for down. Nikwax  Down Wash I hope this helps. ...

The  Lightline down Jacket from Mountain Equipment is designed to meet the demands of the modern mountaineers. Weighing 740g with 296g of 675 fill power duck down, the  Lightline has great warmth to weight ratio, it has an enhanced fit & a fully adjustable, removable hood that offers excellent protection in minus temperatures. The use of down ensures the best warmth to weight ratio & compressibility of any other forms of insulation. Its outer is made from  Drylite  Loft. This totally windproof & highly water resistant Nylon fabric is hard wearing & light enough to allow the down to fully loft. Therefore making it perfect for dry cold conditions when resting at belay points or whenever youre outside in the cold not doing much moving about. M.E. only uses Down Codex Audited Animal Welfare approved sources for all their Down filled products marked with the Down Codex Stamp. DRILITE  Loft outer; totally windproof & highly water resistant 296g  (size L) of 90/10 Pure Down with a fill power of 675 Stitched-through construction throughout Adjustable zip-off hood with 3 panels for exceptional fit & protection 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip with rear insulated baffle 2 zipped hand warmer pockets behind insulated flaps Inner zipped security pocket Adjustable cuffs & hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Drilite  Loft 675 Down Most people are scared to wash their down jackets but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside our normal opening hours here is a useful link to  Trekitts recommended product for washing & caring for down. Nikwax  Down Wash I hope this helps. ...

The  Lightline down Jacket from Mountain Equipment is designed to meet the demands of the modern mountaineers. Weighing 740g with 296g of 675 fill power duck down, the  Lightline has great warmth to weight ratio, it has an enhanced fit & a fully adjustable, removable hood that offers excellent protection in minus temperatures. The use of down ensures the best warmth to weight ratio & compressibility of any other forms of insulation. Its outer is made from  Drylite  Loft. This totally windproof & highly water resistant Nylon fabric is hard wearing & light enough to allow the down to fully loft. Therefore making it perfect for dry cold conditions when resting at belay points or whenever youre outside in the cold not doing much moving about. M.E. only uses Down Codex Audited Animal Welfare approved sources for all their Down filled products marked with the Down Codex Stamp. DRILITE  Loft outer; totally windproof & highly water resistant 296g  (size L) of 90/10 Pure Down with a fill power of 675 Stitched-through construction throughout Adjustable zip-off hood with 3 panels for exceptional fit & protection 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip with rear insulated baffle 2 zipped hand warmer pockets behind insulated flaps Inner zipped security pocket Adjustable cuffs & hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Drilite  Loft 675 Down Most people are scared to wash their down jackets but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside our normal opening hours here is a useful link to  Trekitts recommended product for washing & caring for down. Nikwax  Down Wash I hope this helps. ...

The  Lumin  Jacket is new to M.E. for winter 2014, & it is the warmest in their lightweight down jacket range. This is thanks to the ultra-compressible & lightweight He (Helium) 30 fabric, the high loft baffle construction & the WR  Down 675 that fills it. The use of down ensures the best warmth to weight ratio & compressibility of any other forms of insulation. WR  Down does not mean you can now wear your down jacket in the rain! It means that the down resists the absorption of moisture therefore increasing the downs performance when it comes to wicking moisture away from your body. Unless your down jacket states that is 100% waterproof, it is still only suitable for cold dry conditions. The  Lumin has an adjustable Light Dome HC (Helmet Compatible) Hood. The Light Dome hood isn’t designed for all-day helmet use but will do the job when absolutely necessary. M.E. only uses Down Codex Audited Animal Welfare approved sources for all their Down filled products marked with the Down Codex Stamp. Helium 30 outer shell is exceptionally lightweight and downproof 220g  (Size L) of water resistant 90/10 Pure Down with a fill power of 675 Lightweight stitched-through quilted construction throughout Adjustable Light Dome HC Hood 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip 2 zipped hand warmer pockets Inner zipped security pocket Lycra bound cuffs & adjustable dual tether hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Helium 30 WR 675 Down  (WR means the down has been treated with a water repellent coating to improve moisture management, currently wait for M.E. to update this section) Light Dome Hood Dual Tether  Drawcords Most people are scared to wash their down jackets but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside our normal opening hours here is a useful link to  Trekitts recommended product for washing & caring for down Nikwax  Down Wash I hope this helps. ...