RAB eVENT Latok Jacket

TOP-OF-THE-RANGE WATERPROOF MOUNTAINEERING JACKET

The Latok Jacket is an event waterproof mountain jacket that uses a mix of midweight and heavy-weight 3 layer event fabric.

The Latok jacket is the top-of-the-range Rab waterproof mountaineering jacket. Constructed from mid and heavy weight eVent 3 layer fabric it makes best use of the fabric for durability, weather protection, weight and breathability without compromising performance. For winter 2011 the Latok has been re-styled but still offers proven protection and performance. The Latok Jacket now features a 2-way front zip with internal and external storm flaps to ensure extreme wet weather protection. A superb helmet compatible hood with wired peak and roll-down tab offers protection in extreme conditions. Underarm pit zips provide extra venting for when you are working really hard.

2 A-line chest pockets, 2 napoleon pockets with water-resistant zips and 2 large internal mesh pockets offer ample space for essential items or for keeping items warm.

The Latok Jacket is designed for the most extreme conditions in the world and has been thoroughly put through its paces by climbers, arctic travellers and mountaineers and is feature packed based on feedback from these end users.

Our Verdict

If you are looking for an out and out Winter hill walking jacket, and you expect to be out in all conditions, then the Latok would be a good choice. It's quite heavy and that also means its quite stiff, but these properties make it a true hardshell, so when walking in driving hailstones it provides awesome protection compared to lighter jackets that would struggle.

Feature-wise its got everything and more, four external chest pockets, all set above a hipbelt, two internal mesh pockets and underarm 'pit' zips. Opinion is divided over pit zips but I like them a lot - on those days when rain is intermittent you can comprehensively vent the jacket between showers, which is less hassle than taking it on and off.

Features

Specification

• Colours: Twilight
• Midweight eVent 3 layer fabric in torso
• Heavyweight eVent 3 layer fabric in arms and shoulders
• Small size weighs 674g / 23.8 oz
• Medium size weighs 700g / 24.7 oz
• Large size weighs 726g / 25.7 oz
• XLarge size weighs 760g / 26.9 oz
• XXLarge size weighs 766g / 27.1 oz