Rab Lhotse Gore-Tex Jacket

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UOG TOP PICK – Mountain Equipment’s Lhotse Gore-Tex Jacket – Winter weight jacket with highest rated Gore-Tex Pro fabric without going ‘super-heavy’ – We’ve singled out Mountain Equipment’s Lhotse Gore-Tex Jacket as one of our top recommendations because it combines Gore-Tex Pro fabric with a great feature set, including 80 denier reinforcements in high wear areas. Although it has a helmet compatible hood (which tend to be quite large) it nevertheless can be adjusted for efficient use when not wearing a helmet. It has large hand pockets set above the line of a rucksack hip belt and a large chest pocket.

The Lhotse GTX Jacket provides unstinting weather protection for those that head into the mountains whatever the weather. Whether battling blizzards on a Scottish winter Munro or tackling an alpine north face this is a serious shell for almost any occasion.

Mountain Equipment says

For those requiring the very best all-round performance and absolute protection for mountaineering in all weathers.

The multi-award-winning Lhotse Jacket remains our best-selling GORE-TEX Pro Jacket. The latest evolution of this mountaineering classic represents the best possible blend of function, weight and durability.

Our Verdict

Mountain Equipment’s Lhotse Gore-Tex Jacket is a great all-round mountain jacket as it’s waterproof, durable and has all the features you would expect to see on a top-of-the-range £300+ jacket, without adding too much extra in weight.

What makes this jacket stand out is the use of two different face fabrics; there’s GORE-TEX Pro 40D throughout the main areas of the jacket which is light yet tough, with even tougher GORE-TEX Pro 80D fabric reinforcements across the shoulders and down the sides of the arms for extra protection from rucksacks and abrasions.

The overall style of the jacket is nice, trim but not restrictive, though some may think it’s a little short for a mountaineering jacket. The cut of the jacket has been designed so that the main zip sits flat down the front, preventing that awful bulging you tend to get with some waterproof jackets. There’s also no stitch lines as most things are glued for a seamless face.

Feature-wise you’ve got everything you need from a mountaineering jacket, from ventilating pit zips to a helmet compatible hood with a stiff laminated peak. The hood actually fits just as well when not worn with a helmet thanks to the three adjustment points, one with Cohaesive cordlocks. All of the zips are highly water resistant and the main zip has a two-way adjustment so you can easily wear it under or over a climbing harness.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 40D fabric
• 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 80D fabric reinforcements 
• Mountain HC Hood is fully adjustable with Cohaesive™ cordlocks 
• Seamless face panel for maximum comfort 
• Alpine fit with articulated and pre-shaped sleeves
• Storm Construction techniques used throughout 
• Stratum Storage; 2 large pockets and 1 Napoleon pocket, laser cut and laminated with YKK® moulded AquaGuard® zips 
• 2-way YKK® moulded AquaGuard® centre front zip 
• 2-way YKK® WR underarm pit zips with laminated and bonded entry 
• Adjustable laminated cuffs and dual tether hem drawcords
• Laminated and laser cut inner pocket with YKK® zip

Specifications

• Small weighs: 468g
• Medium weighs: 484g
• Large weighs: 502g
• Fit: Alpine fit

Material

• 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 40D fabric
• 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro 80D fabric reinforcements
• Content: 100% Polyamide, ePTFE membrane

Help and advice: 

• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Waterproof Jacket
• Time-Saver Guide to PFC Free
• Choosing a Shell Jacket
• Why is ‘PFC Free’ Important?
• MVTR and Breathability Explained
• What is Hydrostatic Head?
• GORE-TEX Pro Explained