Mountain Equipment Men's Nanda Devi Jacket Fern / Pine

What is the Nanda Devi Jacket?

The Nanda Devi is a waterproof, Gore-Tex® jacket designed primarily for hiking and trekking. It's made with bluesign® approved materials and is functional without being overly techy. It's the ideal piece for more casual outdoor enthusiasts that enjoy adventuring all year round.

What is it made from?

The jacket comprises a two-layer, 75D recycled polyamide face fabric with an updated, more environmentally friendly Gore-Tex® ePE membrane and an FC-free DWR (durable water repellent).

This updated Gore® technology uses an ePE membrane, a key milestone in the leading brand's responsible performance journey. If you were wondering, ePE stands for expanded polyethene, which is light, thin yet durable, and PFC-free. If you're familiar with Trekitt descriptions, you may have seen that 'PFC-free' phrase floating around before. PFCs are per or poly-fluorinated chemicals, aka 'forever chemicals' that stay permanently in the environment and cause lasting damage to our ecosystems. Many companies are working towards a completely PFC-free future, so this is quite a breakthrough for the Gore-Tex® brand! In addition, this membrane has a reduced carbon footprint, as it uses laminates with a lower-mass membrane and select textiles, making it an ideal choice for more environmentally conscious adventurers.

The material itself provides complete waterproof and windproof protection, with ample breathability to prevent sweat and condensation from building up inside, helping regulate body temperature. Overall, it has been rigorously tested to ensure a long-lasting product life, which adds to those eco-friendly credentials, as you won't need to buy a new replacement for a long time, saving energy, resources and waste.

What are its features?

The Nanda Devi has a fully adjustable mountain hood that fits comortably over a fleece hood or beanie. It's made with an alpine fit that comes up fairly slim, keeping the weight down, but leaving just enough room for a warm layer underneath. Articulated, pre-shaped sleeves help to optimise freedom of movement when using hiking poles, climbing or scrambling up steep inclines.

When working hard, you'll be grateful for the two-way pit zips that allow you to quickly dump heat underneath the arms, without having to take the jacket off. Adjustable, laminated cuffs are incredibly durable and allow you to adapt the fit around gloves or smartwatches. Dual tether hem drawcords at the bottom help to maximise protection in poor conditions.

The main entry is secured with a moulded centre front zip, protected by a storm flap to help prevent rain or snow from seeping through the fastening.

There are two large pockets with YKK® zip fastenings and storm flaps to seal out the wet weather, perfect for trail snacks, a mobile phone or GPS device. Another zipped pocket inside makes ideal, secure storage for small valuables such as keys or a wallet.

Features:

• GORE-TEX® with ePE membrane and FC-free DWR
• Two-Layer construction with 75D face fabric for durability
• Highly breathable lining fabric for increased comfort
• Mountain Hood is fully adjustable
• Alpine fit with articulated and pre-shaped sleeves
• Two large pockets with YKK® zips and external storm flaps
• Two-way YKK® moulded centre front zip with external storm flap
• Two-way YKK® underarm pit zips with narrow external flap
• Adjustable laminated cuffs and dual tether hem drawcords
• Inner pocket with YKK® zip