This versatile GORE-TEX Pro Most Breathable shell is ideal for year-round walking, hiking, and trekking in the roughest weather. Its dual weight construction places tougher fabric across the shoulders and sleeves for abrasion protection from the repetitive rub of backpack straps. The lighter weight fabric around the core gives greater mobility, breathability, and reduced weight and bulk for when your waterproof needs stashed in a pack.
The Latok Mountain GTX has a stowable hood, preventing it from billowing in the wind when not in use. The two-way adjustment can be cinched in quick with one hand when you’re negotiating tricky terrain and its protective stiff peak keeps the rain off your face. Designed to move easily with your head, it won’t hinder visibility when you need it most.
Easily deflecting wind, rain, sleet, and snow, while breathing and managing moisture through your layering system, this jacket is designed to keep you comfortable when your route gets steep or deep. Dump heat quickly through the underarm vents, with two-way zips for fine air flow adjustment, and stash your map, compass, and other essentials close to hand in the three, deep zipped pockets. Perfect for dedicated mountain-goers through all four seasons and for use between mountain adventures.
Features:
- Zoned 80D and 40D GORE-TEX Pro Most Breathable for optimal protection and breathability
- 100% GORE-TEX Pro seam tape throughout
- 2-way adjustable, stowable hood with concealed internal cord locks and single handed adjustment
- Wired and stiffened peak for increased weather protection
- Sleeve articulation for freedom of movement and arm lift
- 3 external pockets (1x Napoleon/ 2x Hand) using YKK® AquaGuard Zips
- 2-way fully venting pit zips using YKK® AquaGuard Zips
- 2-way YKK® VISLON® centre front zip with lower snap fastener and fleece lined chin guard for comfort
- 1 internal zipped pocket
- Extended cuffs with hook and loop adjustment for fit with gloves or mitts
- Dual sided mitt friendly rear hem adjustment
- Face: 100% Recycled Polyamide, ePTFE Membrane. Backer: 100% Polyamide
- Main Fabric: 80D Recycled GORE-TEX Pro Most Breathable 3-Layer construction with Gore DWR (154gsm) HH: 28,000mm/RET: <6
- Centre back length (Size M): 78cm / 30.7inch
Buyers Guide To Waterproofs
Functional waterproof clothing is not fashion clothing; its price is dictated by the massive amount of science involved in keeping you dry in the pouring rain. It really is clothing as equipment and, as with all specialist equipment, you need to know how it works to get the best out of it.
Firstly, a waterproof garment will have taped seams and a coating or lining that will not allow water to penetrate under pressure. If you are planning on being active in driving rain, using a pack or sitting or kneeling on wet ground, then this is the garment for you. Anything else is water-resistant and will allow water to penetrate under certain conditions.
A jacket that is described as breathable is designed to allow sweat, or water vapour to pass through. Some fabrics are more effective at this than others. To work at their best they rely on a good layering system designed to transfer moisture from your skin to the jacket. Atmospheric conditions will also dictate how well they work; for example: textiles will work more efficiently when there is a large temperature difference between the inside and the outside of your clothing.
There are times when wearing a waterproof is the best choice, but on changeable days when rain is very light, a water-resistant garment may work better as generally speaking, they can transfer moisture more efficiently, they are more breathable. If it is a blustery day you may be better to choose a lightweight windproof garment for maximum comfort, popping your waterproof on only when the rain hits.
Don’t worry if you see your waterproof change to a darker colour and feel a little clammy inside – if you have brought it from us it’s not likely to be leaking! It’s just wetting-out. A simple tumble dry and/or re-proofing will restore your garment to its previous performance.
The best garment for you is the one that fits. It can have a gazillion pockets, the most articulated knee design or the very latest in technical features but if you are out on the hill and it is so big it flaps in the wind and drives you to distraction then it was not a good purchase. These days garments are tailored to fit. We are all different shapes and sizes and garment manufacturers go to a LOT of effort to allow for this. Try your garment on with layers, try the zips while wearing gloves, try it on with a pack but above all chat to us about what you should wear underneath.
Outdoor Gear Chat Podcast
Take a listen to our Outdoor Gear Chat podcast Episodes 47-50, where Cathy and Wayne discuss everything there is to know about waterproof fabrics in 2025....
