The  Fitzroy  Jacket is packed with  Prima Loft  Gold (100g fill in the body with 60g in the arms & hood). The  Prima Loft  Gold is the rebranded  Prima Loft  One. It rivals the weight & compressibility of down & keeps you warm when wet; what more do you want from your insulation layer? The  Drilite  Loft II outer fabric is a totally windproof & highly water resistant.  Drilite is a Nylon fabric that is hard wearing yet light enough to allow the insulation to fully loft; therefore it can trap more arm air keeping you nice & toasty. The  Fitzroy jacket features Shoulder Shield Construction which is a one piece shoulder & arm panel & a dual layer fill; this reduces the amount of seams, resulting in fewer water entry points & potential forming of cold spots on this key area of wear. Designed with a bit of extra space to allow you to throw this on over other layers (M.E.’s Mountain Fit) is what makes this jacket perfect for use in cold conditions. 2014 autumn/winter updates DRILITE  Loft II outer; totally windproof & highly water resistant Prima Loft GOLD insulation (100g body and 60g arms/hood) Mountain HC insulated hood with wired visor Mountain fit with articulated & pre-shaped sleeves Shoulder Shield construction DRILITE  Loft II inner hem & hood lining Carry over features 2-way YKK moulded centre front zip with insulated rear baffle 2 zipped hand warmer pockets with microfleece lining Napoleon chest pocket Internal zipped security pocket Adjustable cuffs & dual tether hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Drilite  Loft II Prima Loft  Gold  (Formerly known as  Prima Loft  One) Mountain Fit Dual Tether Hem  Drawcords Most people are scared to wash their outdoor jackets but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside our normal opening hours here is a useful link to  Trekitts recommended product for washing & caring for kit. Nikwax  Tech Wash ...

The Fitzroy Mitt is an ideal mitt for lower level expedition or backcountry skiing. The outer mitt is filled with  Prima Loft  Gold that has been encased in a shell of Dirlite  Loft fabric. Drilite Loft has a PU coating that provides a 1500mm hydrostatic head to keep insulation dry in wetter conditions. Dont worry if the water manages to get through the outer fabric;  Primaloft Gold is virtually unaffected by water & still does an awesome job at keeping your hands warm. The palm is made from Pittarads  Armortan  Goatskin which is supple yet durable. For ease of use M.E have fitted the opening of the mitt with a one handed draw cord so there is less faff. It gets better, because inside this outer mitt is & inner mitt! This inner mitt I speak of is made out of a softshell fabric for a close yet stretchy fit. There is more, this mitt is lined with fibre pile for added warmth & it has has another leather palm. To keep this inner mitt free of snow & things, the Fitzroy has an extended gauntlet with a wide opening so you can get you jacket sleeve tucked safely inside. Then to decrease the chance of anything getting in; there is a Hypalon spindrift tab that can be closed for a secure seal, keeping your hands nice & dry. DRILITE  Loft outer; highly water resistant, windproof & exceptionally breathable PRIMALOFT  One insulation in outer mitt Pittards  Armortan  Goatskin palm Extended gauntlet design with extra wide opening Hypalon spindrift tabs can be closed to keep inner glove dry Removable Softshell inner mitt with Lobster finger, fibre pile lining & leather palm Single-handed drawcord closure ...

The Flash Beanie from Mountain Equipment is a chunky crochet knit beanie hat. It just would be winter with out one. It goes on your head, it keeps your head & ears warm. There isnt much more I can say really.. It is made from 50% wool & 50% acrylic & it was an additional micro fleece internal head band for extra warmth & comfort. A typically strong Ski Resort accessory to be worn on big power days & during  Après  Ski, or just in generally cold weather. ...

The  Flash  Beanie from Mountain Equipment is a chunky crochet knit beanie hat. It just would be winter with out one. It goes on your head, it keeps your head & ears warm. There isnt much more I can say really.. It is made from 50% wool & 50% acrylic & it was an additional micro fleece internal head band for extra warmth & comfort. A typically strong Ski Resort accessory to be worn on big power days & during  Après  Ski, or just in generally cold weather. ...

One of Mountain Equipment’s lightest softshell gloves. Ideal when some insulation is required but dexterity cannot be sacrificed. Well suited to continental ice-fall climbing and summer alpine routes on mixed terrain. Made from Gore  Windstopper  Softshell fabric, which is windproof, highly breathable & exceptionally water-resistant. There is Tricot micro-fleece lining for next to skin comfort, moisture wicking & some warmth. Cowhide leather palm improves grip & durability. Neoprene cuff insert for insulation & added comfort with pole or axe leashes. Roll-tip fingers for comfort & durability. Precurved anatomic fingers for enhanced comfort & fit. Minimal seam design for durability & comfort. Cowhide leather palm & fingers for grip & durability Neoprene cuff for insulation & comfort with pole or axe leashes Roll-tip fingers for comfort & durability Pre-curved fingers & thumb for dexterity Tricot microfleece liner is wickable, quick to dry & warm ...

The Guide Glove From Mountain Equipment is one of their hardest working all round gloves. Made from the super durable  Drilite  Extreme fabric that is 100% waterproof with a stretch panel inserted on the back of the hand for greater movement & dexterity, this glove is suitable for almost any mountain sports, be it walking, scrambling even winter mountaineering. The fleece lined inner will keep your hand nice & warm while it wicks away any moisture from your hands, moving it to the outer fabric where it will be drawn through the waterproof membrane & out of the glove. The palm & fingers are made from cowhide leather for durability & grip; roll tip finger tips & ergonomically articulated fingers & thumbs provide greater dexterity, while the easy one handed drawcord closer keeps the worst of the weather from entering the glove opening. There is also wrist leashes to keep your gloves safe when you take them off & a lovely soft patch on the back of the thumb for you to wipe your nose drips on. M.E. have pretty much covered everything. A true workhorse. DRILITE  Extreme insert is waterproof & breathable Cowhide leather palm & fingers for grip & durability Stretch insert over back of hand for enhanced dexterity Pre-curved fingers & thumb for dexterity Fleece & fibre pile lining for comfort, warmth & ease of fitting Roll-tip fingers for added durability Soft nose wipe on thumb Wrist leash Single-handed drawcord closure ...

The Ibex Pants are made from the 4 way stretch Soft Shell fabric known as  Exolite 210. The double weave construction & smooth face to this fabric resists abrasion, while the soft inner lining is lovely & comfortable next to skin. These trousers are great for all year round use as a versatile, wind resistant & breathable option. They have an trim Alpine Fit with a regular fit ankle. The combination of the tailored Alpine Fit block, with its high waist band allows for a great range of movement & lower back coverage, & the Regular Fit Ankle means these pants are incredible versatile; whether you are walking, climbing or mountaineering, it will accommodate low volume footwear with the ankle gusted zipped up but for a more relaxed fit you can unzip to allow room for bulkier footwear. EXOLITE 210 stretch double weave Soft Shell fabric Trim Alpine fit with regular fit ankle 2 zipped hand pockets 2 zipped thigh pockets with integrated mesh lining for venting Integrated belt with double press-stud waist closure Microfleece lined waistband for enhanced comfort Low volume lower leg; ankle zips with internal gusset panel Drawcord channel at hem (drawcord not included) For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this items different fabrics & constructions techniques in greater detail. Exolite Most people are too scared or do not really understand the importance of washing their equipment in the correct manner, all equipment needs to be maintained properly for it to perform. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside our normal opening hours here is a useful link to  Trekitts recommended product for washing & caring for kit. Nikwax  Tech Wash Nikwax TX-Direct I hope this helps. ...

The Kamchatka Salopette comes with lock, stock & barrel. Mountain Equipment have injected all of their engineering expertise in constructing a full spec set of salopettes that perform exceptionally well; when the line between steep backcountry skiing & mountaineering become blurred, just reach for your pair of super technical Kamchatkas. Made from 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro 40D fabric & 80D fabric reinforcements; as well as being super durable, like a typical Goer-Tex Fabric, they keep all the wind, rain & snow from getting in. Windstopper X-fast 230 have been inserted in the lower back area for its full windproof yet highly breathable qualities just to stop you from getting too warm & moist. As I said to you earlier, M.E. has pulled out all the stops, so to show off they have used their Storm Construction techniques; everything from seam placing, construction & taping, to face fabrics, bar tack reinforcement & zips. These salopettes are basically impregnable. They have been fabricated around M.E.’s Active Fit block, this is the closest fitting cut that M.E. do. But because you will most likely be wearing big clumpy boot & ski boots they have increased the lower leg volume for you. The braces are fully adjustable & they have installed a drop rear seat (crap flap), so you don’t have to de-rig when nature calls. There is a pocket specially allocated for your avalanche transceiver for when you are out in the back country. Then on the flip side, if you aren’t using these in the winter snowy condition & are just using them as an over trouser then you have to option to zip off the internal snow gaiter. Super techy & versatile, what more do you want? 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro 40D fabric 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro 80D fabric reinforcements WINDSTOPPER® X-Fast lower back insert Storm Construction techniques used throughout Active fit with increased lower leg volume for ski boots Full length 2-way YKK® moulded Aqua Guard® side zips Fully adjustable braces with drop rear seat Bonded 2-way YKK® WR fly zip Avalanche transceiver pocket & zipped thigh pocket Zip-out internal snow gaiters & reinforced kick strips For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Gore-Tex  Pro Storm Construction YKK  Aquaguard  Zips Windstopper Most people are too scared or do not really understand the importance of washing their equipment in the correct manner, all equipment needs to be maintained properly for it to perform. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside ou ...

New for 2014! The  Karakorum  Jacket has a longer cut when compared to the rest of M.E.s hard shell range aimed at for those wanting a bit more coverage. The main body, underarms, & hood are constructed out of 3-layer  Gore-tex 50D fabric. Then in areas such as shoulders, elbows & waist, where a jacket receives the most abuse, M.E. has reinforced them with a 3-layer Gore-Tex 70D fabric. The Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable & helmet compatible; it is a bit of a snug fit with a helmet as it has not been designed for prolonged helmet use. This style hood is great if you are doing a bit a scrambling or other activities where you are chopping & changing between helmet & no helmet. As it is fully adjustable you can take out all the excess volume to create a secure comfortable fit. M.E. Have made the  Karakorum around their Mountain Fit block, it is a slightly larger cut to allow room for cold weather layers, or for those who find the Alpine Fit just a little too snug. They have also made it slightly longer in the body to give you a bit more protection for all you serious Trekkers & mountaineers. The Stratum Storage System has been applied to the main storage pockets of this jacket. This allows for up to 25% extra storage space than before, so there is heaps of room for you to stash those big laminated maps. The adjustable cuffs & dual tether hem cords can be tighten & synched to help keep out nasty cold drafts & provide a more customizable fit. 3-layer GORE-TEX 50D fabric 3-layer GORE-TEX 70D fabric reinforcements Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable Mountain fit with long body length Stratum Storage System; 2 large pockets & 1 Napoleon chest pocket with YKK® WR zips Zipped mesh inner pocket 2-way YKK moulded  Aquaguard centre front zip Adjustable cuffs & dual tether hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Gore-Tex Mountain Fit Stratum Storage System YKK  Aquaguard  Zips Dual Tether Hem  Drawcords Most people are scared to wash & reproof their outdoor jackets, but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are alw ...

New for 2014! The Karakorum Jacket has a longer cut when compared to the rest of M.E.s hard shell range aimed at for those wanting a bit more coverage. The main body, underarms, & hood are constructed out of 3-layer Gore-tex 50D fabric. Then in areas such as shoulders, elbows & waist, where a jacket receives the most abuse, M.E. has reinforced them with a 3-layer Gore-Tex 70D fabric. The Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable & helmet compatible; it is a bit of a snug fit with a helmet as it has not been designed for prolonged helmet use. This style hood is great if you are doing a bit a scrambling or other activities where you are chopping & changing between helmet & no helmet. As it is fully adjustable you can take out all the excess volume to create a secure comfortable fit. M.E. Have made the Karakorum around their Mountain Fit block, it is a slightly larger cut to allow room for cold weather layers, or for those who find the Alpine Fit just a little too snug. They have also made it slightly longer in the body to give you a bit more protection for all you serious Trekkers & mountaineers. The Stratum Storage System has been applied to the main storage pockets of this jacket. This allows for up to 25% extra storage space than before, so there is heaps of room for you to stash those big laminated maps. The adjustable cuffs & dual tether hem cords can be tighten & synched to help keep out nasty cold drafts & provide a more customizable fit. 3-layer GORE-TEX 50D fabric 3-layer GORE-TEX 70D fabric reinforcements Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable Mountain fit with long body length Stratum Storage System; 2 large pockets & 1 Napoleon chest pocket with YKK® WR zips Zipped mesh inner pocket 2-way YKK moulded Aquaguard centre front zip Adjustable cuffs & dual tether hem drawcords For all you kit geeks out there, the links below will take you to Mountain Equipments Information pages where they will explain this jackets different fabrics, fills & constructions techniques in greater detail. Gore-Tex Mountain Fit Stratum Storage System YKK  Aquaguard  Zips Dual Tether Hem  Drawcords Most people are scared to wash & reproof their outdoor jackets, but like all equipment it does need to be maintained. It is actually really easy! Feel free to give the shop a call from 09:00 until 17:30 Monday to Saturday (19:30 on a Wednesday), as we are always happy to help & give friendly advice. Or if you are reading this outside ...