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Lightweight waterproof jacket for fast-paced running, riding and racing: a barely-there-barrier for ultimate wet weather freedom.
The Gravitas has a lightweight 3-layer construction, giving it next level comfort. It’s teeny-tiny and packs away into its own pocket-sized stuff sack. The 10D outer fabric is made from 100% recycled nylon. With 30K MVTR breathability and 20K HH waterproofing, the Gravitas is a high-performance jacket for fast and light activities in hostile weather.
..Read moreThe Gravitas has a hood with a stiffened wire peak. It has a simple rear adjuster and semi-elasticated opening so you can yank it on in sudden downpours. It also has a hood stow tab so you can roll it out of the way and use it as a collar.
The cuffs are cut to protect the backs of your hands and feature semi-elasticated openings for comfort. The Gravitas has also been designed with minimal seams and no visible stitching throughout to reduce snag and wear points, including on the ample-sized hidden chest pocket. The soft tricot knit backer eliminates clamminess next to your skin.
Read lessSlim
Hydrostatic head: 20,000mm
MVTR: 30,000g/sqm/24hrs (minimum)
60 gsm 3 layer fabric
Outer Fabric: 10d nylon
Membrane: PU membrane
Inner Fabric: 7d nylon tricot
Seams: Taped seams (FRA approved)
DWR: PFC Free C0
M: 200g
Origin: China
Caring For Your DWR
To keep your jacket’s durable water repellent (DWR) treatment in tip-top condition, wash it regularly in pure soap or a specialist cleaner. You may also need to refresh the treatment about once or twice a year (depending on usage) using a reproofer. Using a spray-on reproofer maintains your jacket's wicking ability.
Washing Instructions
Wash on a delicate cycle at 30˚C or hand wash with lukewarm water. Use a technical wash product (like Nikwax Tech Wash or Grangers Performance Wash) or pure soap. DO NOT use detergent, fabric conditioners or softeners. Rinse thoroughly in clean water. Line dry or tumble dry on low heat. You can also use a cool iron to reactivate the DWR.
PFC-free: The Gravitas uses a completely PFC-free DWR treatment on its outer fabric. PFCs are potentially harmful and have been found to build up in the environment. We don’t like the sound of that so we’ve been working hard to get rid of them.
Recycled content: The Gravitas face fabric is made from 100% recycled nylon so we’re giving plastic another life.
Men's Waterproof Jacket Sizing | |||||
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UK | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Chest Inches CMs |
37" 94 |
40" 102 |
43" 109 |
46" 117 |
49" 124 |
Waist Inches CMs |
30" 76 |
32" 81 |
34" 86 |
36" 91 |
38" 97 |
Sleeve Inches CMs |
33" 84 |
34" 86.5 |
35" 89 |
36" 91.5 |
36.5" 92.5 |
EU USA |
46 36 |
48 38 |
50 40 |
52 42 |
54 44 |
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How to MeasureThis size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below, and use the size chart to find your size:Chest - measure around your chest at the widest part. The tape measure should pass under your arms, and be level from front to back. Waist - measure around your waist at the narrowest part. Sleeve - With your arms relaxed by your side, tilt your head down and ask a friend to measure from the bone at the base of your neck, over your shoulder and down your arm to the fold at your wrist. |
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How to MeasureThis size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below, and use the size chart to find your size:Chest - measure around your chest at the widest part. The tape measure should pass under your arms, and be level from front to back. Waist - measure around your waist at the narrowest part. Sleeve - With your arms relaxed by your side, tilt your head down and ask a friend to measure from the bone at the base of your neck, over your shoulder and down your arm to the fold at your wrist. |
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Tight | Slim | Regular | Relaxed |
Close fitting designed to conform to your body shape. | Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting. | A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose. | A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy. |
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Tight | Slim | ||
Close fitting designed to conform to your body shape. | Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting. | ||
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Regular | Relaxed | ||
A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose. | A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy. |
Author: Aleks Kashefi Read More: hereTravelling light and fast and putting a waterproof through plenty of miles
Author: Phoebe Smith Read More: hereSuper light, super waterproof, super breathable.
Author: Jon Doran Read More: heredespite the super competitive £120 price-tag, this is anything but a budget effort
Author: Jon Doran Read More: hereGravitas is light without feeling flimsy, has good levels of breathability and waterproofing and has been nicely put together from an impressively light three-layer fabric and its hood is quietly brilliant
Author: Tom Hill Read More: hereAlpkit have added a range of waterproofs to their direct-to-consumer website. All are good value ..... Gravitas jacket is their super lightweight option though. It is not a bike-specific jacket, but ticks the boxes that I’m looking for. It comes with a fully featured hood, which will fit over a climbing (or riding) helmet, three layer breathable waterproof fabric, a chest pocket, a little mesh stuff sack… and little else
Author: Nicky Spinks Read More: hereit is never out of that wash / dry / wear / repeat cycle
Author: Jim Clarkson Read More: hereas perfectly suited for being stowed for emergencies or used frequently as a minimalist jacket for fast moving days.
Author: Outdoors Magic Read More: herethe Gravitas is simply a really, really good lightweight waterproof shell full stop
Author: Outdoors Magic Read More: hereThe Alpkit Gravitas is not only great value for money, it’s one of the best lightweight jackets on the market
Author: UKC/UKH Gear Read More: hereSuper-light and very breathable, the Gravitas manages to balance minimalism with functionality