Mountain Equipment Makalu Men's Jacket

A protective, waterproof GORE-TEX jacket for hiking and mountaineering.

The Makalu jacket utilises the GORE-TEX ePE membrane, a breakthrough in waterproof and breathable membrane technology with a reduced carbon footprint and is free from fluorocarbon (FC-free) construction.

The Makalu jacket is a reliable shelter in harsh weather conditions, including heavy rain, driving snow, and strong winds. It is made with a robust 75 Denier face fabric, perfect for hill walking and mountaineering in all four seasons.

The jacket's streamlined Alpine fit allows for extra layers in winter while avoiding excess fabric flapping during windy conditions. Additionally, the well-proven Mountain HC Hood is easily adjustable to protect against the worst conditions, and it can even accommodate a climbing helmet for steeper terrain.

Materials

• Waterproof, windproof and breathable; GORE-TEX fabric is guaranteed to keep you dry
• Main Fabric: 75D GORE-TEX ePE (139gsm). Waterproof breathable 3-layer construction with PFAS-free DWR. HH: 28,000mm, RET: <20
• Taped seams throughout to prevent water entry

Patterning & Design

• Alpine Fit with articulated and pre-shaped sleeves allows maximum mobility
• YKK® WR underarm pit zips allow for airflow & ventilation when required

Hood Configuration

• Our Mountain Helmet Compatible Hood can also be worn comfortably over a helmet when required
• Hood is fully adjustable with rear volume adjustment and two frontal adjusters
• Laminated and wired hood visor maintains field of vision even in high winds or when wearing glasses or goggles
• Tethered external cordlocks to adjust the hood opening
• Internal rear hood adjuster cord channels with rollaway clip
• Tricot-lined chin guard

Pocket Configuration

• 2 outer hand pockets with YKK® WR zips and zip garages, positioned to be accessible when carrying a pack or wearing a climbing harness and large enough to store gloves and other items
• 1 outer chest pocket YKK® WR zip and zip garage, large enough to accommodate a map, GPS or other accessories
• Single inner YKK® zipped security pocket for storage of small items
• Waterproof pocket bags
• Stratum pocket construction increases pockets' internal volume

Centre Front Zip

• Full length 2-way YKK® AquaGuard® centre front zip with internal stormflap
• Press stud fastener at the hem to eliminate zip riding up

Cuffs & Sleeves Configuration

• Adjustable stitched cuffs
• Bar tack reinforcement on cuff pull tabs

Waist & Hem Construction

• Stitched hem
• Dual tether hem drawcords

Further Features

• Built to last. Backed up by our Product Lifetime Guarantee
• Designed and developed in the UK. Manufactured in China
• Main fabric made by W. L. Gore & Associates in China