Waterproof Jackets
We live in a small country surrounded by water so we're well used to rain, wind, sunshine and showers. All in one day.
Stay warm, dry and protected from the buffeting elements whether trail running fast & light, on multi-day trips or Scottish winter mountaineering.
Waterproof Jackets
Your outer-layer is your first defence against the elements. Our waterproof clothing protects in all weathers and is highly waterproof and highly breathable for an active outdoor life.
Choose responsibly, it's a lifelong decision
All our waterproofs are free from PFC's so you don't leave a trail of persistent chemicals and made with no-compromise recycled materials by factories with high social and environmental standards. When cared for they are durable to last a lifetime.
Why we don't use GORE-TEX, Event or Sympatex
A common question is why we don't use component brands like Goretex. Technical performance fabrics are our competitive strength. All our waterproofs are highly breathable and highly waterproof and comparable with the very best. We wouldn't put Alpkit on it if it wasn't.
We develop our fabrics with the best mills in the world. Our independence means we are free to develop genuinely innovative waterproof fabrics with high social and environmental standards that are long lasting and no-compromise performance. We were one of the first brands to develop PFC-free mountaineering jacket like the Definition and a PFC-free ultra lightweight trail running jacket like the Gravitas.
Balance
High-performance, lightweight waterproof for mountain sports
- High-performance, tough protection for hiking, climbing, biking and scrambling
- Alpine cut for freedom of movement
- Highly breathable, lightweight fabric
Gravitas
Ultra-lightweight waterproof for running, riding and racing
- Just 170 grams - one of the lightest 3-layer waterproof jackets available
- Cut for freedom of movement
- Packs down to the size of an apple
Fortitude
Ultimate hillwalking protection
- Tough 3-layer fabric for highly breathable protection
- Relaxed fit for layering up
- Adjustable hood fits perfectly to your head
Definition
Serious protection on high mountains
- Tough 3-layer fabric gives impenetrable storm protection
- Full featured with helmet compatible hood, side vents to dump heat, harness compatible two-way zip and waterproof pockets
- Cut to fit over multiple layers and made for movement
Argonaut
Multi-activity waterproof for getting out in anything
- Light, packable with a fully featured hood
- Highly breathable 2.5 layer fabric
- Relaxed fit for layering up
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