Mountain Equipment Womens Makalu Jacket
All about this product
General
The Women's Makalu Jacket from Mountain Equipment is a highly protective Gore-Tex jacket for hiking and mountaineering that blends function, weight and durability. Combining Gore-Tex 50D and 75D fabrics, a women's alpine fit and mountain HC Hood, the Makalu provides an ideal balance of waterproof protection, durability and weight for year round use.
The Makalu features large zippered front and inner pockets and a large adjustable hood that’ll protect your head against the elements. It’s rounded off by articulated sleeves that provide freedom of movement and hook-and-loop fasteners on the cuffs to keep the sleeves in place.
Technical details
- Ideal use: Hiking, mountaineering
- Materials:
- Fully recycled 3-layer Gore-Tex 50D fabric
- 100% Recycled polyester
- 3-Layer Gore-Tex 75D fabric reinforcements
- 100% Polyester
- ePTFE Membrane
- PFC EC free DWR coating
- Two-way YKK moulded Aquaguard centre front zip
- Laminated and laser cut inner pocket with YKK zip
- Napoleon chest pocket with YKK WR zip
- Two large pockets with YKK WR zips
- Two-way YKK WR underarm pit zips
- Articulated and pre-shaped sleeves
- Fully adjustable Mountain HC Hood
- Dual tether hem drawcords
- Adjustable laminated cuffs
- Waterproof protection
- Lightweight
- Fit: Womens alpine
- Weight: 500g
Material
Fabric | Polyester |
Specification
Clothing Technology | GORE-TEX 50D , GORE-TEX 75D |
Technical features | Waterproof |
Garment features | Adjustable cuffs, Adjustable hem, Adjustable hood, Full zip, Helmet compatible hood, Hood, Peaked Hood, Pit zips, Pockets, Two-way zip, Water resistant zips, YKK Zips |
Fit/Measurements
Weight (g) | 500 |
Other features
Brand | Mountain Equipment |
Ideal For | Climbing, Everyday Walking, Hiking, Mountaineering, Outdoor sports, Rock climbing, Trekking |
Gender | Womens |
Product Code | A4116499 |
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Materials
No PFCs or PFAs |
Certificates
Bluesign (Production Site OR Product) | |
Fair Wear |
Circularity
Minimum of 4 Years Guarantee |
About this brand

Equipping expeditions for the harshest conditions on earth for over 50 years. Since Mountain Equipment began in 1961 we have continuously played a part in helping the world’s most talented and ambitious climbers, mountaineers and polar expeditionists push the limits of human achievement.
We have participated in countless ground-breaking ascents of the world’s highest peaks, supported climbers establishing ever more adventurous routes and equipped world record-setting trips to the North and South Poles.
We design, test and build our gear with passion and commitment. We use it ourselves, and we work closely with our Pro Partners to help us perfect our products, so that you can be sure that your Mountain Equipment gear has been proven to perform.
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