What is the Shivling Jacket?
The Shivling Jacket from Mountain Equipment is a lightweight, packable and fully waterproof Gore-Tex Pro Jacket. It offers great all-round protection and also packs down small enough to keep in your pack all year round for those 'just in case' days in the hills or when you're out and about town.
What is the Shivling jacket made of?
Mountain Equipment has constructed the Shivling using a 40D Gore-Tex fabric with Gore’s C-Knit backer technology. This gives you all of the protection and durability of a Gore-Tex jacket, but thanks to the C-Knit backer, it feels softer to touch and more comfortable next-to-skin, whilst the 40D nylon face fabric helps protect against brambles and abrasive surfaces.
What are the features?
The face panel is completely seamless for maximum comfort and to help increase overall breathability; this is because the only part of a Gore-Tex jacket that isn’t breathable is the seam taping, therefore the less there is, the more breathable your jacket will be. Hood-wise, you get the superbly designed helmet compatible Mountain Hood which provides full protection without being too big and baggy; it's also fully adjustable, so you can synch it down snug if you don't have a helmet on. Two large A-line pockets take care of storage, whilst large pit zips allow you to dump excess heat quickly when you're moving fast.
How does the Shivling Fit?
Constructed with a trim, women's specific Alpine Fit the Shivling has enough room underneath for lighter layers and the articulated pre-shaped sleeves and shoulders allow for complete freedom of movement.
Where does the Shivling fit in the layering system?
The Shivling is primarily designed as an outer shell, more commonly referred to as a hard shell; which means it works well to protect you from strong winds on cold days, right up to torrential downpours.
Summary
So, if you are looking for a jacket that can pack down small and come with you on every adventure then look no further.
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Waterproof
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Lightweight
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Packable
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Gore-Tex Pro 40D fabric
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Mountain Hood is fully adjustable
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Women's specific Alpine fit with articulated and pre-shaped sleeves
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2-way YKK Water Resistant centre front zip
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2 large pockets with YKK zips
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YKK underarm pit zips with laminated and bonded entry
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Adjustable laminated cuffs
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Dual tether hem drawcords