The Annapurna Down Jacket from Mountain Equipment is one of their continuously bestselling jackets for those off to this planets extremely cold environments. This is because of its box wall baffle construction throughout the jacket reducing cold spots, & the harder wearing synthetic filled shoulders resist compression damage from pack straps. Its outer is made from Drylite Loft. This totally windproof & highly water resistant Nylon fabric is hard wearing & light enough to allow the Down 675 to fully loft. The hood is fully adjustable allowing you to gain a comfortable customised fit yet it is big enough to pop over a helmet, & can be removed when not in use. The hood & back of the jacket contain Mountain Equipments proprietory ELX system, which is mainly used on their sleeping bags. The ELX system is simply elasticated stitching that reduces the amount of dead space in the jacket allowing your body to do less work to stay warm. The Annapurna Jacket is a choice jacket for those who want total functionality in the most severe environments. 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 420g (Size L) of 90/10 Pure Down with a fill power of 675 Box wall baffle construction throughout POLARLOFT wadding on the shoulders to resist compression Fully adjustable zip-off helmet compatible hood 2-way YKK® moulded centre front zipper with updated rear GEMINI baffle EXL system incorporated into hood & back of jacket Internal stretch mesh water bottle holder & drinks tube retainer 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 Polarloft Box wall baffle construction  (explained in sleeping bag terms but it has the same implications) ELX system  (mainly used in their sleeping bags but they have cleverly featured it in the hood of this jacket) 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 ...

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 Dual Tether Hem  Drawcords Most people are scar ...

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 157g  (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) 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 157g  (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) 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 mens Assault Glove from Mountain Equipment. Gore-Tex lined so they are fully waterproof, windproof yet breathable. The palms, fingers, thumbs & outer wrists are constructed out of cowhide for grip & durability whilst climbing & mountaineering. The fingers are pre-curved & the thumb is made from a 3-part build method to aid dexterity, while the knuckles & fore-fingers have been been fitted with a stretch panel to help lessen the restriction of movement, that you might get with other gloves. The Majority of the cuff & thumb have a durable Nylon outer, again to keep in line with the over all rugged use that this glove was intended for. If youre thinking, Yeah, all this is great, but how warm are they? Baring in mind I have already said they are Gore-Tex lined making them waterproof & windproof, they also fleece lined for warmth without all the bulk, & like any descent mountaineering glove they have a one-handed drawcord closure so there is less faff. GORE-TEX lining is waterproof, windproof & highly breathable Cowhide leather palm & fingers for grip & durability Rugged Nylon outer Stretch panel over back of hand for enhanced dexterity Pre-curved fingers & 3-part thumb for dexterity Roll-tip fingers for added durability Fleece lined for warmth without bulk Single-handed drawcord closure  ...

The Bastion Jacket from M.E. is a lightweight hooded jacket that can be thrown on to provide you with warmth & a 100% windproof barrier. This is thanks to the Gore-  Windstopper shell fabric that stops the wind from pushing out warm air trapped within the  Polarloft  Duo insulation. This brilliant jacket is probably one of the best lightweight insulated jackets around today; its warm, extremely breathable & very very weather resistant. Chuck the Bastion on over a good base layer & its pretty much all youll need for winter mountain activities & thanks to the highly breathable face fabric & insulation the Bastion works extremely well as a mid layer for extreme conditions. The  Windstopper shell fabric, apart from being rather obviously windproof, is highly water resistant, so youll only need a waterproof shell when the weather gets extremely nasty. Stretch  Windstopper panels under the arms & down the sides provide superb freedom of movement & ensure an efficient fit to maximise the insulation. The bastion is filled with a synthetic insulation called  Polarloft  Duo which is made up from a mix of hollow core & multi-channel fibre. These fibres work together regulating temperature as you move. It provides impressive moisture management which aids the removal of excess heat & moisture when you are active yet it does an amazing job of keeping you warm during rest periods. Unlike Down,   Polarloft  Duo will retain a high percentage of its warmth even when wet, & will dry out exceptionally quickly, making the Bastion Jacket absolutely perfect for UK winter conditions. The Bastion Jacket has a Mountain style Helmet Compatible (HC) Hood & has been cut to M.E. Alpine Fit block. This means the jacket has a closer fit than normal creating less dead space making it more thermally efficient, but don’t worry, you won’t feel restricted as it is fitted with a new shoulder block that allows for full range of movement relieving unwanted tension in the chest, shoulders & bicep areas. 2014 autumn/winter updates New 70g WINDSTOPPER shell fabric WINDSTOPPER 290 Soft Shell thermal inserts stretch panels aid fit during dynamic activity 80g POLARLOFT Duo insulation Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable Alpine fit with pre-shaped & articulated sleeves Shoulder Shield construction Carry over features 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip with insulated rear baffle 2 zipped micro fleece lined hand warmer pockets Inner zipped security pocket Stretch 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. Polarloft  Duo Windstopper  Soft Shell Dual Tether Hem  Drawcord ...

The Bastion Jacket from M.E. is a lightweight hooded jacket that can be thrown on to provide you with warmth & a 100% windproof barrier. This is thanks to the Gore-  Windstopper shell fabric that stops the wind from pushing out warm air trapped within the  Polarloft  Duo insulation. This brilliant jacket is probably one of the best lightweight insulated jackets around today; its warm, extremely breathable & very very weather resistant. Chuck the Bastion on over a good base layer & its pretty much all youll need for winter mountain activities & thanks to the highly breathable face fabric & insulation the Bastion works extremely well as a mid layer for extreme conditions. The  Windstopper shell fabric, apart from being rather obviously windproof, is highly water resistant, so youll only need a waterproof shell when the weather gets extremely nasty. Stretch  Windstopper panels under the arms & down the sides provide superb freedom of movement & ensure an efficient fit to maximise the insulation. The bastion is filled with a synthetic insulation called  Polarloft  Duo which is made up from a mix of hollow core & multi-channel fibre. These fibres work together regulating temperature as you move. It provides impressive moisture management which aids the removal of excess heat & moisture when you are active yet it does an amazing job of keeping you warm during rest periods. Unlike Down,   Polarloft  Duo will retain a high percentage of its warmth even when wet, & will dry out exceptionally quickly, making the Bastion Jacket absolutely perfect for UK winter conditions. The Bastion Jacket has a Mountain style Helmet Compatible (HC) Hood & has been cut to M.E. Alpine Fit block. This means the jacket has a closer fit than normal creating less dead space making it more thermally efficient, but don’t worry, you won’t feel restricted as it is fitted with a new shoulder block that allows for full range of movement relieving unwanted tension in the chest, shoulders & bicep areas. 2014 autumn/winter updates New 70g WINDSTOPPER insulated shell fabric WINDSTOPPER 290 Soft Shell thermal inserts stretch panels aid fit during dynamic activity 80g POLARLOFT  Duo insulation Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable Alpine fit with pre-shaped & articulated sleeves Shoulder Shield construction Carry over features 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip with insulated rear baffle 2 zipped micro fleece lined hand warmer pockets Inner zipped security pocket Stretch 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. Polarloft  Duo Windstopper  Soft Shell Dual Tether He ...

The Bastion Jacket from M.E. is a lightweight hooded jacket that can be thrown on to provide you with warmth & a 100% windproof barrier. This is thanks to the Gore-  Windstopper shell fabric that stops the wind from pushing out warm air trapped within the  Polarloft  Duo insulation. This brilliant jacket is probably one of the best lightweight insulated jackets around today; its warm, extremely breathable & very very weather resistant. Chuck the Bastion on over a good base layer & its pretty much all youll need for winter mountain activities & thanks to the highly breathable face fabric & insulation the Bastion works extremely well as a mid layer for extreme conditions. The  Windstopper shell fabric, apart from being rather obviously windproof, is highly water resistant, so youll only need a waterproof shell when the weather gets extremely nasty. Stretch  Windstopper panels under the arms & down the sides provide superb freedom of movement & ensure an efficient fit to maximise the insulation. The bastion is filled with a synthetic insulation called  Polarloft  Duo which is made up from a mix of hollow core & multi-channel fibre. These fibres work together regulating temperature as you move. It provides impressive moisture management which aids the removal of excess heat & moisture when you are active yet it does an amazing job of keeping you warm during rest periods. Unlike Down,   Polarloft  Duo will retain a high percentage of its warmth even when wet, & will dry out exceptionally quickly, making the Bastion Jacket absolutely perfect for UK winter conditions. The Bastion Jacket has a Mountain style Helmet Compatible (HC) Hood & has been cut to M.E. Alpine Fit block. This means the jacket has a closer fit than normal creating less dead space making it more thermally efficient, but don’t worry, you won’t feel restricted as it is fitted with a new shoulder block that allows for full range of movement relieving unwanted tension in the chest, shoulders & bicep areas. 2014 autumn/winter updates New 70g WINDSTOPPER insulated shell fabric WINDSTOPPER 290 Soft Shell thermal inserts stretch panels aid fit during dynamic activity 80g POLARLOFT  Duo insulation Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable Alpine fit with pre-shaped & articulated sleeves Shoulder Shield construction Carry over features 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip with insulated rear baffle 2 zipped micro fleece lined hand warmer pockets Inner zipped security pocket Stretch 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. Polarloft  Duo Windstopper  Soft Shell Dual Tether He ...

The clue is in the name. Its a Knitted Beanie branded with the M.E. logo. It goes on your head, it keeps your head & ears warm. There isnt much more I can say really. It is made from 50% wool & 50% acrylic & it was an additional micro fleece internal head band for extra warmth & comfort. ...