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    MEN’S ALL-SEASON WATERPROOF JACKETS

    Sep 01, 2023 6 minutes

    TESTING NOTES

    Peter wears a size Large. He took these jackets into the hills last winter to test their effectiveness in snow, and they’ve had a very varied life since then with regular hill and trail outings. The especially heavy rains of July brought a welcome update on the longevity of the DWR coatings after many months of wear. Weights are from his own digital scales.

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    Men’s Latok Mountain Gore-Tex Pro Jacket

    £420

    510g (L)

    fit, fabric, pockets, hood, comfort

    main zip can let in water

    Materials: 80D and 40D Gore-Tex Pro

    Hood: wired and stiffened peak, crown and face volume adjusters, roll down

    Front closure: zip with internal storm flap, bottom popper

    Underarm/side zips: 2-way pit zips

    Pockets: 3 external, 1 internal

    Hem: drawcord adjustable

    Cuffs: Velcro tab

    Sizes: S-XXL

    Women’s version: yes

    rab.equipment

    The Latok has an immediate ‘everything in the right place’ feel to it. The pockets and adjusters were where I reached for

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