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WINDPROOFS

 

Why do I need a windproof, my waterproof is windproof? True, but is it breathable? I mean really, truly so breathable that you get no condensation whatsoever and no uncomfortable sticky feeling when walking up hill? Certainly not if it is made of any of the major brands of breathable waterproof fabric on the market.

Whereas Pertex (and other similar fabrics) are incredibly breathable and very windproof. What they aren't is waterproof. Thus they are ideal for any situation where it is cold and windy but not actually raining. Ideal in fact for a great deal of British Mountaineering and almost essential for any sort of alpinism.

Using a windproof rather than a waterproof will leave you feeling considerably more comfortable when walking, climbing, ski-ing or ski-touring, and you will also do away with the chilling associated with damp building up in thermal layers worn under waterproofs.

Finally, it also saves wear and tear on your expensive waterproofs!

 



Needle Sports - Needle Sports Pertex Top

Needle Sports Pertex Top Our own design and a perenial best seller.Totally unfashionable but extremely functional unlined windproof pull-on smock top made in ultra-light but tough Pertex Ripstop 4.5, and specifically designed for climbers. Features a hood, two stitched in hand-warmer pockets, and a large zipped chest pocket big enough to hold a map, guidebook and a bar of chocolate. This pocket also houses a belt and the whole top can be packed inside itself and fastened round the waist with the belt where it can still act as a guidebook pouch. Ideal for climbing, alpinism, ski-ing, snowboarding, ski-touring, mountain biking, fell running and hill walking. This is one bit of outdoor gear that we guarantee you will always take with you whatever the activity - superb!

Chest Sizes: S 38", M 40", L 42", XL 44", XXL 46". Each size is cut baggy with about 5" extra on the intended chest size.

NB Sorry XXL is only available in Black.
Weight: 200g approx.

The photo shows John Peck on his successful row across the Atlantic which he accomplished in 2004 with Fraser Dodds. John writes:-
"When I purchased a Needle Sports Pertex Top a couple of years ago, I knew that it would serve me well for running in the mountains of the Lakes, and it certainly does that OK. Lightweight, breathable and quick to fold into itself and clip around your waist whilst on the move.
What I was not to realise was that the same top would prove to be a Godsend to me when I spent 10 weeks earlier this year rowing across the North Atlantic. At night with the hood up, it was, very often, all I needed to ward off the occasional dowsing from the waves breaking over the boat and the odd brief chilly shower. Despite being rigid with salt it weathered the conditions superbly throughout, and remained a good trusty friend in a very hostile environment.
I am now about to embark on the Marathon des Sables, a 150 mile trot across the Sahara. Once again, I am choosing my Needle Sports Pertex Top to ward off the worst of the chill evening breezes and the sting of the sand. On an event where weight is a huge issue, the top is as light and you get and folds up very small. Above all it is a good companion in the wild. Thanks Needle Sports for producing another amazingly versatile and functional bit of kit."


WARNING: Pertex is NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above.

Click the image to see a different one. 


Price: £46.99 [US$72.56] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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SBlack
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MBlack
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XLBlack
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XXLBlack
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XSPurple
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SPurple
4
MPurple
0
LPurple
0
XLPurple
2
XXLPurple
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XSNavy
1
SNavy
2
MNavy
2
LNavy
2
XLNavy
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XXLNavy
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Needle Sports - Needle Sports Pertex Leggings

Needle Sports Pertex Leggings Matching design to complement our Pertex Top. Features elastic drawcord waist and extra long zips at the ankle to enable them to be put on easily over virtually any boot.

Waist Size: XS 28", S 30", M 32", L 34", XL 36". Each size will give approximately 4" in either direction.

Inner Leg Size: XS 29", S 30", M 31", L 32", XL 33".

Weight: 100g approx.

WARNING: Pertex is NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above. 


Price: £29.99 [US$46.31] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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XSNavy
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SNavy
4
MNavy
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LNavy
1
XLNavy
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Buffalo - Buffalo Wind Shirt

Buffalo Wind Shirt The Buffalo Windshirt is basically a Buffalo Mountain Shirt without the lining. It has no pockets (except a chest map pocket) and no hood though a Buffalo Hood can be attached. However the Buffalo Unlined Hood is (in our opinion) a poor design and we do not stock it, though we would be happy to obtain it to order. Like the Mountain Shirt, the Windshirt features side ventilation zips.

A very effective ultralight windproof layer that allows your body to breathe far more effectively than a "breathable" waterproof.

230g approx.

NB We don't generally stock Black or NATO Green but they can often be obtained to order.

WARNING: Pertex is NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above.

Please click for other Windproofs


Price: £54.99 [US$84.91] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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44Royal
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46Royal
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48Royal
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36Purple
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38Purple
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40Purple
0
42Purple
2
44Purple
2
46Purple
1
48Purple
2
36Black
0
38Black
0
40Black
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42Black
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44Black
0
46Black
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48Black
0
36Green
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38Green
0
40Green
0
42Green
0
44Green
0
46Green
0
48Green
2



Marmot - Men's Ion Windshirt

Men's Ion Windshirt Very lightweight windproof full-zip jacket with simple hood, no hem drawcord, and only one small pocket (on the chest), into which it all folds. A hangloop in the pocket enables it to be clipped onto a harness with a karabiner.

Shell material: Banshee P-170 with Marmot Defender DWR.

Only 145g for a Large!

Please click for Marmot Size Chart.

Please click the image to see the colours available.

WARNING: Pertex and similar fabrics are NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above. 


Price: £34.99 [US$54.03] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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SFire
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MFire
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LFire
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XLFire
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SHedge
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MHedge
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LHedge
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XLHedge
1



Marmot - Women's Ion Windshirt

Women's Ion Windshirt As per the men's but in girlie sizes and colours. Springleaf is a Winter 2007/8 colour - available while it lasts.

Please click for Marmot Size Chart.

Please click the image to see the colours available.

WARNING: Pertex and similar fabrics are NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above.

Please click for a Marmot Size Chart


Price: £34.99 [US$54.03] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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TNF - Men's Hydrogen Jacket

Men's Hydrogen Jacket Incredibly light windproof jacket in ripstop nylon. Includes stuffsack with belt loops, reflective logos, elastic cuffs, partially elastic hem and tiny napoleon pocket that is big enough to take a car or house key.

Only 87g!

Please click the image to see alternative colours. 


Price: £64.99 [US$100.35] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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SYellow
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MYellow
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LYellow
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XLYellow
1



TNF - Women's Hydrogen Jacket

Women's Hydrogen Jacket As above but in a women's cut and this time the zippered key pocket is on the right hip.

73g! 


Price: £64.99 [US$100.35] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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SOrange
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MOrange
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LOrange
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XLOrange
1



Rab - Expedition Wind Suit

Expedition Wind Suit Brilliant on any expedition , whatever the altitude, unless it is likely to be really wet. Pertex is so much more breathable than any waterproof fabric so you can block out snow, iIce and wind, without getting steamed up and then chilling when you stop moving. Made from Pertex® 6 it provides maximum breathability with complete wind protection. Designed to be worn over the Expedition Salopettes and Jacket; it is cut slightly larger to accommodate this and is sized accordingly. However it can also be used over standard clothing like Powerstrech tights and feece tops for alpine type expeditions.

Features: Fixed, double layer hood, with volume adjuster and stiffened peak, High fleece liner collar, Four pockets for storage, two zipped and two Velcro sealed, YKK zips with multiple pullers that run from ankle to wrist to aid ventilation and access, with storm flaps. Not waterproof.

We don't keep many of these in stock but they are generally readily available to order.

Weight: 650g 


Price: £149.99 [US$231.59] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Rab - Trail Stretch Top

Trail Stretch Top A tough, close fitting, wind reistant top with Power Stretch® side panels. Pertex Equilibrium® outer with micro wicking inner. One large zipped chest pocket. Deep two way chest zip. Power Stretch® cuffs and side panels for increased mobility. Fixed hem. Drawcord adjust collar. Reflective trim detail on chest seam.

385g.

Please click the image to see alternative colours. 


Price: £80.00 [US$123.52] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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XLBlack
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XXLBlack
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SBlue
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MBlue
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LBlue
3
XLBlue
3
XXLBlue
0



Rab - Vapour-Rise Trail Jacket

Vapour-Rise Trail Jacket  Designed for walkers and mountaineers who prefer a full length zip, but featuring the same close fitting hood as on the Vapou-Rise Smock, this jacket excels for mountain walking and climbing in blustery, cold and showery conditions, but not when it's actually raining as it is not waterproof. What it is though is much more breathable than a waterproof and wind and water repellent. It does a similar job to the Marmot Dri-Clime but in a tougher fabric (albeit heavier) more suitable to climbing and scrambling. Pertex Equilibrium® fabric with new water repellent shield treatment. Pertex Equilibrium® fabric provides a superb, highly windproof and durable operating environment for the user. New shield treatment gives a water repellent outer. Full length double slider zip allows easy ventilation. Three outer pockets for storage and hand-warming. Adjustable cuffs allow venting or a storm proof seal. Wired peak hood folds under collar.

Weight 430g.

Please click the image to see alternative colours. 


Price: £109.99 [US$169.83] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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LDk Shark
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XLDk Shark
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SBlue
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MBlue
4
LBlue
3
XLBlue
2



Rab - Women's Vapour-Rise Trail Jacket

Women's Vapour-Rise Trail Jacket  A women's version.

430g. 


Price: £109.99 [US$169.83] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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M UK12Black
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S UK10Black
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XS UK8Black
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L UK14Black
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Rab - Vapour-Rise Trail Smock

Vapour-Rise Trail Smock A great bit of climbing kit - a tough water repellent windproof which can stand the stresses and strains of a traditional chimney pitch on a cold dreich day. Pertex Equilibrium® fabric with new water repellent shield treatment. Microfleece lining - a soft high-wicking fabric keeps the body warm and dry. Deep two-way YKK zip allows ventilation and reduces flapping fabric. Velcro adjustable cuffs. Hood with volume reducer and wired hood visor to fend off the worst of the weather. Zipped chest pocket for use when wearing a harness to allow unrestricted access and kangaroo handwarmer pocket. Elasticated hem cord with one-handed toggle adjustment.

415g. 


Price: £99.99 [US$154.39] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Rab - Vapour-Rise Trail Pants

Vapour-Rise Trail Pants Winter climbing and walking trousers that are highly wind resistant and water resistant enough that you will only need overtrousers on when it gets seriously wet. Ideal for ski touring, mountaineering and cold weather rock climbing.

Pertex Equilibrium® fabric with new water repellent shield treatment. Microfleece lining, a soft high-wicking fabric keeps the body warm and dry. Close-fitting design ensures maximum freedom of movement. Two zipped storage pockets. Elasticised waist with belt loops, popper closure and a zipped fly. Drawcord hems on legs for close fit.
Zipped fly with press stud.

Weight: 415g. 


Price: £64.99 [US$100.35] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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SBlack
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MBlack
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XLBlack
1



Rab - Women's Vapour-Rise Trail Pant

Women's Vapour-Rise Trail Pant A women's version.

430g. 


Price: £64.99 [US$100.35] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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XS UK8Black
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S UK10Black
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M UK12Black
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L UK14Black
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XL UK16Black
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Marmot - Men's Original DriClime Windshirt

Men's Original DriClime Windshirt Shelled DriClime is the original Softshell. It is a must-have for active outdoor activities. It's concept combines the 3-dimensional wicking of DriClime® with a wind-resistant, highly breathable shell. In use, the DriClime layer transports sweat quickly away from your body. The moisture spreads out on the outer surface of the DriClime® fabric, away from your skin. With the moisture dispersed it is easily evaporated through the quick-drying shell; reducing the chilling effect in situations when your're working hard yet cooling off fast. Ideal for running, biking, climbing (though not super robust, so beware the gnarly chimney). More weather resistant than a Pertex shell on its own.

This is the slighlty less snazzy "Original Version" which functions just as well as other similar Marmot products but is cheaper.

Please click for Marmot Size Chart.

Please click the image to see the colours available.

312g.

WARNING: Pertex and similar fabrics are NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above. 


Price: £59.99 [US$92.63] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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MFire
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LFire
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XLFire
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SStellar
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MStellar
2
LStellar
2
XLStellar
1



Marmot - Women's Original DriClime Windshirt

Women's Original DriClime Windshirt A women's version.

Please click for Marmot Size Chart.

UK Sizes: S=10, M=12, L=14, XL =16.

Please click the image to see the colours available. Peridot is a Winter 2007 colour - while stocks last.

WARNING: Pertex and similar fabrics are NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above.

283g.

Please click for a Marmot Size Chart


Price: £59.99 [US$92.63] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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XSOasis
1
SOasis
2
MOasis
2
LOasis
1
XLOasis
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XSCardinal
1
SCardinal
3
MCardinal
3
LCardinal
1
XLCardinal
0



Marmot - Men's DriClime Vest

Men's DriClime Vest A zip up waistcoat version.

198g.

Please click for Marmot Size Chart.

Please click the image to see the colours available.

WARNING: Pertex and similar fabrics are NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above. 


Price: £44.99 [US$69.47] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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MFire
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LFire
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SBlack
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MBlack
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LBlack
2
XLBlack
1



Buffalo - Teclite Shirt

Teclite Shirt Pertex 4 Ripstop with 'Teclite' micro-pile lining overhead garment. This shirt is the high activity or mild weather alternative to the DP Shirts, where less insulation and maximum wicking is required. Used extensively in milder weather by mountain bikers and cyclists, climbers, and hill walkers.

The unique lining is an ultra lightweight fast wicking hydrophobic micro-pile, which gets rid of internal moisture very rapidly, and although very light the Pertex is surprisingly tough and windproof. Together they provide an exceptional performance in breathability and moisture transmission. The design incorporates the standard features of the "Mountain Shirt" with the addition of an integral hood which folds away into the collar. Recent improvements include a better design of collar and hood adjustment, and cuff straps instead of the previous elasticated cuffs. The sleeves are cut wide enough to pull up over the elbows.

Designed to be worn over a base layer.

520g

WARNING: Buffalo is NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above. 


Price: £119.99 [US$185.27] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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38Black
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40Black
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42Black
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44Black
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46Black
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48Black
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Buffalo - Teclite Salopette

Teclite Salopette For those who prefer a lighter weight salopette, or something to zip over their powerstretch tights on arrival at the crag. pertex 6 with a micropile lining.

580g approx.

WARNING: Buffalo is NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above. 


Price: £114.99 [US$177.55] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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36Full-ZipBlack
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38Full-ZipBlack
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40Full-ZipBlack
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42Full-ZipBlack
0
44Full-ZipBlack
0
46Full-ZipBlack
0
48Full-ZipBlack
0



Buffalo - Teclite Trousers

Teclite Trousers Lightweight cold weather trousers for the serious or professional outdoor person. Designed with one piece leg construction to eliminate side seams. Outer shell in tough, windproof yet highly breathable Pertex 6. Two front patch pockets plus one rear zipped security pocket.

325g.

Sizes (approx):
S Waist 28"-32"
M Waist 32"-34"
L Waist 34"-38"
XL Waist 36"-40"
Inside leg is 31" in all cases.

WARNING: Buffalo is NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above. 


Price: £57.99 [US$89.54] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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Buffalo - Teclite Jacket

Teclite Jacket A lightweight, versatile jacket in the Teclite range of products for high activity use or milder weather. The lighter insulation with its high wicking performance, produces the ultimate lightweight high activity clothing system.

This jacket is a very useful garment in its own right. Designed with two zipped hand warmer pockets, concealed hood in the adjustable collar, and elasticated drawcord in the bottom hem.

Packs down to only 24 x 12cm. Weight: 480g

WARNING: Buffalo is NOT waterproof! Please read how it works above. 


Price: £119.99 [US$185.27] (Including VAT at 17.5%)


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