Rab Latok Alpine Jacket

The latok alpine gtx gaiter is made with waterproof and breathable gore tex technology and a tough robic nylon ankle.

Rab latok alpine jacket.

The rab latok alpine jacket is our top pick for high exertion activities because it pairs a highly breathable air permeable event membrane with the most innovative venting designs that we have yet seen in a hardshell jacket. The latok gtx jacket is engineered for technical climbs in extreme environments. From the early days of rab our founder rab carrington was a proponent of new technologies and continually searched for new fabrics to make more packable and lightweight waterproof jackets while making sure they remain functional for mountain environments. The latok extreme gtx gaiter is made with 70d gore tex waterproof technology and a tough robic nylon ankle area.

The jacket has stood up to some horrible conditions that in my view no jacket on the market today can compete with. It features a zipless hook and loop front closure streamlined internal strap adjustment and single hand drawcord top closure sized to sui. Instead of the usual pit zips rab extended the zipper on each arm all the way out the forearm ending close to the wrist. The overall functionality and design of the latok alpine is superb hence the upgrade 29 december 2012 at 23 06.

To combat overheating in a hardshell air vents are key and the rab latok alpine jacket has innovative zippered vents to keep even the hardest working uphill athlete dry and ventilated. Rugged protective and reliable khroma is for those who love the up as much as the down. The rab latok alpine jacket has been a staple in the rab waterproof range for many years now and this current variation is the most advanced and technically featured yet offering the ultimate protective package to climbers and mountaineers alike with 20 000mm hydrostatic head. Our range of men s waterproof jackets raincoats is designed to keep the very worst weather at bay.

In short if you are working hard and wish to avoid excessive heat and moisture buildup inside your hardshell then the latok alpine jacket is the one for you. Rab latok alpine jacket gear review having owned several cheaper waterproof jackets over the years i thought it was high time for an upgrade and made the decision to purchase a quality reliable jacket from an industry leading brand such as rab. Be ready for anything the mountain can bring with the latok gtx jacket. After decades crafting clothing for mountaineers and alpinists khroma is rab s dedicated ski specific range.