The Touchstone Jacket from Mountain Equipment has made itself a lovely home in their thermal range as it is perfect for cold weather mountaineering as a lightweight yet warm layer peice. The body, arms & hood are made from Polartec Thermal Pro for warmth without the bulkiness or weight, & underarm panels made using Classic Micro 100M. Polartec Classic Micro is not as warm or as bulky & seeing this area is naturally warmer you don’t want to start over heating & feeling uncomfortable. Both of these Polratec Fabrics perform exceptionally at wicking away moisture so as well as keeping you warm it also keeps your body dry. The jacket also features a grown on hood with integrated collar, 2 hand warming pockets & 2 Napoleon chest pockets, so there is plenty of space to stash your bits & bobs. This jacket isnt just only suited for the mountain; Id be happy to wear this down the pub beer garden in the evening as the temperature drops off. Polartec Thermal Pro for warmth without weight Polartec Classic Micro 100M Panels Grown-on hood with integrated collar Flatlocked seams 2 way YKK front zip 2 hand warming pockets & 2 Napoleon Chest pockets Ergortherm cuffs with elastane inner Dual tether hem drawcords ...

The Touchstone Jacket from Mountain Equipment has made itself a lovely home in their thermal range as it is perfect for cold weather mountaineering as a lightweight yet warm layer peice. The body, arms & hood are made from  Polartec  Thermal Pro for warmth without the bulkiness or weight, & underarm panels made using Classic Micro 100M.  Polartec  Classic Micro is not as warm or as bulky & seeing this area is naturally warmer you don’t want to start over heating & feeling uncomfortable. Both of these  Polratec  Fabrics perform exceptionally at wicking away moisture so as well as keeping you warm it also keeps your body dry. The jacket also features a grown on hood with integrated collar, 2 hand warming pockets & 2 Napoleon chest pockets, so there is plenty of space to stash your bits & bobs. This jacket isnt just only suited for the mountain; Id be happy to wear this down the pub beer garden in the evening as the temperature drops off. Polartec  Thermal Pro for warmth without weight Polartec  Classic Micro 100M  Panels Grown-on hood with integrated collar Flatlocked seams 2 way YKK front zip 2 hand warming pockets & 2 Napoleon Chest pockets Ergortherm cuffs with elastane inner Dual tether hem drawcords ...

The Vega Down Jacket is perfect for fast &  light winter sports. It would make a great belay jacket for the depths of winter. Thanks to its tailored alpine cut & the 750 fill power goose down, you should feel an all over body hug that eliminates most of the unwanted dead space keeping you nice & toasty. The use of down ensures the best warmth to weight & compressibility ratio of any other forms of insulation. Its outer is made from  Drylite  Loft II. This totally windproof & highly water resistant Nylon fabric is hard wearing & light enough to allow the down to fully loft, creating lots of little air pockets that can be heated up & trapped to keep your body super toasty. The Half Dome HC Hood is constructed using ELX  (elasticated stitching) producing a comfortable fit around your head (and helmet) increasing overall warmth & fit. The hood & hem has been fitted with a drawcords; thus giving you the ability to synch it in tight to keep the cold air from getting to you & pushing out the nice warm stuff. 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 II outer; totally windproof & highly water resistant 257g  (Size L) of 93/7 Goose Down with a fill power of 750 Stitched-through baffle construction throughout Half Dome helmet compatible hood with EXL® lining 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip with offset insulated rear baffle 2 zipped hand warmer pockets with moulded zips DRILITE  Loft II hem & hood lining 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. Drilite  Loft II Down 750 Half Dome Hood Dual Tether Hem  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. ...

The Vega Down Jacket is perfect for fast &  light winter sports. It would make a great belay jacket for the depths of winter. Thanks to its tailored alpine cut & the 750 fill power goose down, you should feel an all over body hug that eliminates most of the unwanted dead space keeping you nice & toasty. The use of down ensures the best warmth to weight & compressibility ratio of any other forms of insulation. Its outer is made from  Drylite  Loft II. This totally windproof & highly water resistant Nylon fabric is hard wearing & light enough to allow the down to fully loft, creating lots of little air pockets that can be heated up & trapped to keep your body super toasty. The Half Dome HC Hood is constructed using ELX  (elasticated stitching) producing a comfortable fit around your head (and helmet) increasing overall warmth & fit. The hood & hem has been fitted with a drawcords; thus giving you the ability to synch it in tight to keep the cold air from getting to you & pushing out the nice warm stuff. 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 II outer; totally windproof & highly water resistant 257g  (Size L) of 93/7 Goose Down with a fill power of 750 Stitched-through baffle construction throughout Half Dome helmet compatible hood with EXL® lining 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip with offset insulated rear baffle 2 zipped hand warmer pockets with moulded zips DRILITE  Loft II hem & hood lining 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. Drilite  Loft II Down 750 Half Dome Hood Dual Tether Hem  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. ...

The mountain Equipment Alpine Pro Shell Gaiter is close a fitting classic mountain gaiter with a full Drilite  Extreme upper for great all-round weather protection. The front opening zipper & Velcro strap make for easing donning & the close fitting ankle & lace hook provide a secure lower seal while the calf draw cord stops the gaiter from slipping down. The lower third of the gaiter is made from a durable 500 Denier  Nylon fabric to resist vigorous abrasion from things such as alpine boots, skis & crampons. Great for all round use in the mountains or just general walking in wet or snowy conditions. Remember! In the wet the gaiter goes under your trouser leg to stop water running down the trouser & in to your boot, & in the snow its goes over to stop snow going up under your trouser leg. Drilite Extreme upper 500D nylon reinforced lower leg Close fit around ankle Front opening zipper with Velcro flap Rear drawcord adjustment ...

M.E.’s  Arclight  Jacket is their most breathable, fully weatherproof jacket out there. Made from super breathable  Polartec  Noe Shell fabric, this jacket is ideal for the fast moving, highly active mountain goer.  Polartec  Neo Shell has a hydrostatic head of 10, 000mm so it does a great job at keeping water at bay; this fabric comes into its own in the cold & rapidly changing conditions that you find on long, multi-day ski tours. The Mountain Hood is fully adjustable with a smaller cranium volume than the Mountain HC Hood. Unfortunately this mean that you can’t fit a helmet underneath, however this hood provides a more secure & precise fit, which is what this jacket is all about. Sticking with the secure & precise fit theme, Mountain Equipment has constructed this jacket around their Alpine Fit Block. This is a close fitting cut yet it still allows room for low volume layers & has been built with manoeuvrability in mind. M.E. have used a new shoulder construction & new seam placements to reduce tightness & “bagging” in one foul swoop. 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. Fort Knox Federal Gold Reserve has nothing on this jacket when it comes to keeping things out. POLARTEC  Neo Shell® fabric; weatherproof, stretchy & exceptionally breathable Mountain Hood is fully adjustable Alpine fit with articulated & pre-shaped sleeves Storm Construction techniques used throughout 2-way YKK moulded  Aquaguard centre front zip 2 large pockets 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. Polartec  Neo Shell Alpine Fit Storm Construction Mountain Hood YKK  Aquaguard  Zips ...

This ultimate alpine jacket is the king of lightweight insulation. The micro baffle construction holds the WR  Down 675 from migrating, & the light weight Helium 30 fabric is super light & allows the down to fully loft; this ensures the maximum amount of tiny air pockets are created to capture your body heat while the wind resistant qualities help prevent the loss of this heat. The use of down ensures the best warmth to weight ratio & compressibility compared to any other forms of insulation. With a slightly longer cut, an adjustable Mountain HC hood & the fact it packs into its own pocket with a handy crab loop; you can stow & clip you jacket onto your harness so it‘s easy to get at & throw on when waiting around & belaying. The  Lycra cuffs reduces bulk when layering & the adjustable dual tether hem draw cords provide that extra bit of security. M.E. only uses Down Codex Audited Animal Welfare approved sources for all their Down filled products marked with the Down Codex Stamp. 2014 autumn/winter updates 134g  (Size L) of water resistant 90/10 Pure Down with a fill power of 675 Carry over features Helium 30 outer shell is exceptionally lightweight and downproof Stitched-through narrow baffle construction throughout Adjustable Mountain HC Hood 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip 2 zipped hand warmer pockets Napoleon chest pocket Lycra bound cuffs & adjustable dual tether hem drawcords Packs into hand pocket with karabiner carry loop 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) Dual Tether Hem 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. ...

This ultimate alpine jacket is the king of lightweight insulation. The micro baffle construction holds the WR  Down 675 from migrating, & the light weight Helium 30 fabric is super light & allows the down to fully loft; this ensures the maximum amount of tiny air pockets are created to capture your body heat while the wind resistant qualities help prevent the loss of this heat. The use of down ensures the best warmth to weight ratio & compressibility compared to any other forms of insulation. With a slightly longer cut, an adjustable Mountain HC hood & the fact it packs into its own pocket with a handy crab loop; you can stow & clip you jacket onto your harness so it‘s easy to get at & throw on when waiting around & belaying. The  Lycra cuffs reduces bulk when layering & the adjustable dual tether hem draw cords provide that extra bit of security. M.E. only uses Down Codex Audited Animal Welfare approved sources for all their Down filled products marked with the Down Codex Stamp. 2014 autumn/winter updates 134g  (Size L) of water resistant 90/10 Pure Down with a fill power of 675 Carry over features Helium 30 outer shell is exceptionally lightweight and downproof Stitched-through narrow baffle construction throughout Adjustable Mountain HC Hood 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip 2 zipped hand warmer pockets Napoleon chest pocket Lycra bound cuffs & adjustable dual tether hem drawcords Packs into hand pocket with karabiner carry loop 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) Dual Tether Hem  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. ...

This ultimate alpine jacket is the king of lightweight insulation. The micro baffle construction holds the WR  Down 675 from migrating, & the light weight Helium 30 fabric is super light & allows the down to fully loft; this ensures the maximum amount of tiny air pockets are created to capture your body heat while the wind resistant qualities help prevent the loss of this heat. The use of down ensures the best warmth to weight ratio & compressibility compared to any other forms of insulation. With a slightly longer cut, an adjustable Mountain HC hood & the fact it packs into its own pocket with a handy crab loop; you can stow & clip you jacket onto your harness so it‘s easy to get at & throw on when waiting around & belaying. The  Lycra cuffs reduces bulk when layering & the adjustable dual tether hem draw cords provide that extra bit of security. M.E. only uses Down Codex Audited Animal Welfare approved sources for all their Down filled products marked with the Down Codex Stamp. 2014 autumn/winter updates 134g  (Size L) of water resistant 90/10 Pure Down with a fill power of 675 Carry over features Helium 30 outer shell is exceptionally lightweight and downproof Stitched-through narrow baffle construction throughout Adjustable Mountain HC Hood 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip 2 zipped hand warmer pockets Napoleon chest pocket Lycra bound cuffs & adjustable dual tether hem drawcords Packs into hand pocket with karabiner carry loop 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) Dual Tether Hem  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. ...

The Chamois Pants are made from the 4 way stretch Soft Shell fabric known as Exolite 210. The double weave construction & smooth face to this fabric resists abrasion, while the soft inner lining is lovely & comfortable next to skin. These trousers are great for all year round use as a versatile, wind resistant & breathable option. They have a women’s specific Alpine Fit with a regular fit ankle. The combination of the tailored Alpine Fit block, with its high waist band allows for a great range of movement & lower back coverage, & the Regular Fit Ankle means these pants are incredible versatile; whether you are walking, climbing or mountaineering, it will accommodate low volume footwear with the ankle gusted zipped up but for a more relaxed fit you can unzip to allow room for bulkier footwear. EXOLITE 210 stretch double weave Soft Shell fabric Women’s Alpine fit with regular fit ankle 2 zipped hand pockets 2 zipped thigh pockets with integrated mesh lining for venting Integrated belt with double press-stud waist closure Microfleece lined waistband for enhanced comfort Low volume lower leg; ankle zips with internal gusset panel Drawcord channel at hem (drawcord not included) 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. Exolite 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. ...