Mountain Equipment Tupilak Women's GORE-TEX Jacket

The Tupilak Women's GORE-TEX Jacket is a rugged waterproof shell built for winter and alpine climbing on the steepest lines and biggest faces. Engineered to Mountain Equipment's highest specification, it is designed to perform in the most severe conditions.

A simple and exceptionally protective design, the Tupilak has 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, it has been used everywhere from cutting-edge Himalayan first ascents to Alaskan test pieces and Alpine classics. At just 440 g in a size 12, even the most weight-conscious climbers 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, giving the abrasion resistance needed for mixed climbing and the flexibility and comfort for hard moves and multi-day routes. The tailored Alpine fit gives complete freedom of movement without excess fabric. The Super Alpine Hood provides exceptional protection and visibility when worn over a helmet, with a seamless face panel cut to shield from freezing winds and spindrift whilst remaining comfortable and unrestrictive. Two large chest pockets sit above a harness for easy access to essentials, and the cuffs seal over a glove to keep out snow and rain when required.

Ideal For

Ice and Mixed Climbing, Alpine Climbing

Features

Materials

• Waterproof, windproof, and 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 PFAS-free DWR
• 13 mm taped seams throughout to prevent water entry
• GORE-TEX Storm Test certified

Patterning and Design

• Minimalist and rugged design built for efficient movement and protection
• Alpine fit for complete freedom of movement without excess fabric; sized to be worn as part of a layering system
• Slightly narrower hem and marginally shorter length than the Lhotse Jacket, making it better suited to steep climbing
• Storm Construction; Mountain Equipment's 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 Hood; fully adjustable with rear and lateral volume adjustment, two frontal adjusters, and internal helmet-gripping silicone strips
• Laminated and wired hood visor maintains field of vision in high winds or when wearing glasses or goggles
• Seamless face panel cut to shield from freezing winds and spindrift whilst remaining comfortable and unrestrictive
• Internal rear hood adjuster cord channels with rollaway clip
• Internal Cohaesive cord locks and cord tunnel

Pocket Configuration

• 2 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
• YKK #5 AquaGuard pocket zips with internal storm flap, drainage channel, and zip garages
• Ergonomic zip pullers for ease of use 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 for ease of use when wearing gloves or mitts
• Roll-over chin guard lined with brushed fine microfleece for comfort next to the mouth and chin

Cuffs and Sleeves

• 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 and mitts

Waist and Hem

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

Further Features

• Mountain Equipment reflective logo detailing on the front chest, right upper arm, and centre back
• Main fabric made by W. L. Gore and Associates in China
• Designed and developed in the UK; manufactured in Ukraine
• Supplied in a recyclable protective plastic bag
• Mountain Equipment information swing ticket printed on FSC-approved paper from sustainable sources

Specifications

Care Instructions

Washing
Hand wash or machine wash at 30°C using liquid detergent or specialist cleaner.

Drying
Tumble dry on a low heat with a slow spin speed. Or line dry, then use a cool iron to reactivate the DWR. Place a thin cloth between the garment and the iron. Do not iron zips, zip edges, or logos.

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Technology

GORE-TEX PRO GORE-TEX is the world's leading waterproof and breathable fabric technology, and GORE-TEX PRO signifies Gore's highest performance fabrics. GORE-TEX PRO utilises a revolutionary ePE-based membrane, high-performance face textiles, and their patented Micro Grid Backer technology. We choose only GORE-TEX PRO fabrics which stand up to sustained use and provide the very highest dependability and breathability.

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