Built for three seasons, not three trips
Double stitching at the shoulders and knees, YKK zips and patterns reworked once we see where the first run tears.
By activity
We repair before we sell you another
A new zip is cheap and keeps the jacket going another four years. Our workshop patches tears, redoes seams and refreshes the membrane; anything over three years old we repair free.
30 days on the trail
Take them out on the mountain. If they do not work, bring them back worn and muddy.
Repairs for the life of the piece
Zips, seams, snaps. The first repair is free, shipping included.
Dispatched within 24 hours
Orders placed before 3pm leave the same day, from our own warehouse.
Layers, sizing, care
How do I layer so I do not sweat?
Three layers: merino wool on the skin, fleece or down in the middle, a membrane on top. The rule is to set off slightly cold; leave warm and in twenty minutes you are wet, then you freeze at the first stop.
What boot size do I take for long days?
One size up from your town shoes, measured in the evening with a hiking sock on. On the descent the foot slides forward, and a centimetre of room at the toe is the difference between a good day and lost toenails.
Can a membrane jacket be washed?
Yes, and it should be: dirt clogs the pores and the jacket seems to stop breathing. Liquid detergent for membranes, no softener, at 30°C, then a warm tumble dry or an iron with a cloth to reactivate the outer treatment.