Mountain Equipment Womens Tupilak Jacket in Clematis

The Tupilak Jacket has its roots in the savage conditions of Scottish Winter, a simple and exceptionally protective design that’s become a benchmark for those climbing hard ice and mixed routes in the worst weather. Just as relevant on big faces all over the world, these attributes have seen the Tupilak used everywhere from cutting-edge Himalayan first ascents to Alaskan test pieces and Alpine classics. At just 500g in a size large, even the most weight-obsessed of our climbing team often prefer it over the very lightest shells for the extra reassurance and durability it provides when committed on remote peaks.

GORE-TEX Pro is combined with 80 denier face fabric throughout the jacket. This gives the abrasion resistance needed for mixed climbing and the flexibility and comfort for hard moves and multi-day routes.

Our tailored Alpine fit gives complete freedom of movement without excess fabric, but it’s perhaps our Super Alpine Hood which has made the Tupilak the only choice for so many climbers and Alpinists. Larger than the Mountain HC Hood found on jackets like our Lhotse or Makalu, it provides exceptional protection and visibility when worn over a helmet. The seamless face panel is cut to shield you from freezing winds and spin drift whilst remaining comfortable and unrestrictive.

Two large chest pockets sit above a harness to give easy access to the essentials and crucially, the cuffs will over a glove to seal out snow and rain when required.

Features:

Materials

• Waterproof, Windproof & Breathable: GORE-TEX Pro 80D fabric is guaranteed to keep you dry
• Main Fabric: 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 80D fabric with ePE membrane and a PFAS-free DWR.
• 13mm taped seams throughout to prevent water entry
• GORE-TEX Storm Test certified

Patterning & Design

• Weight: 500g/1 lbs 1.6ozs (size large)
• Ideal for Ice & Mixed Climbing, Alpine Climbing and Mountaineering
• Minimalist and rugged design built for efficient movement and protection
• Using our classic ‘Alpine Fit’ for complete freedom of movement without excess fabric. Sized to be worn as part of a layering system.
• The Tupilak has a slightly narrower hem and marginally shorter length when compared with, for example, the Lhotse Jacket, making it a little closer fitting and better suited to steep climbing
• Storm Construction - our highest specification construction for weather resistance and durability
• Technical tailoring around the arms enables arm lift, preventing the lower hem from rising whilst reaching high during climbs
• Laminated and bonded hanging loop below the rear hood
• 2-way YKK® WR underarm pit zips with laminated and bonded entry

Hood Configuration

• Super Alpine Helmet Compatible (HC) Hood is fully adjustable with rear/lateral volume adjustment, two frontal adjusters and internal helmet-gripping silicone strips
• Laminated and wired hood visor maintains field of vision even in high winds or when wearing glasses/goggles
• Seamless face panel is cut to shield from freezing winds and spin drift whilst remaining comfortable and unrestrictive
• Internal rear hood adjuster cord channels with rollaway clip
• Internal Cohaesive® cord locks and cord tunnel

Pocket Configuration

• Two large volume outer chest pockets with YKK® AquaGuard® zips, positioned to be accessible when carrying a pack or wearing a climbing harness and large enough to store gloves, etc
• YKK® #5 AquaGuard® pocket zips with internal storm flap, drainage channel and zip garages
• Ergonomic zip pullers make use easier when wearing gloves or mitts
• Fully laminated pocket construction with waterproof pocket bags
• Single inner zipped security pocket for storage of small items

Centre Front Zip

• Full-length 2-way YKK® AquaGuard® #5 centre front zip with laser cut internal storm flap
• Press stud fastener system at the hem allows venting through an open front zip whilst ensuring the jacket is secured to the body
• Ergonomic zip pullers make use easier when wearing gloves or mitts
• Roll over chinguard lined with brushed fine microfleece for comfort next to the mouth and chin

Cuffs & Sleeves Configuration

• Articulated and pre-shaped sleeves for ease of high arm movement during climbing
• Velcro adjustable and bonded cuffs for a comfortable and reliable close fit around wrists or over gloves/mitts with ease.

Waist & Hem Construction

• Internal dual tether hem drawcords to fit the body and minimise heat loss.
• Bar tack reinforcement on the pull tab
• Bonded hem