Mountain Equipment Mens Tupilak Jacket Mykonos

What is the Tupilak Jacket?

Perfectly suited for alpine and expedition climbing on the steepest lines and biggest faces, the Tupilak is a technical hard-shell jacket built from ultra-durable 80 Denier Gore-Tex Pro Fabric. This waterproof, breathable, fortress of solitude is cut around M.E.’s Alpine Fit block with great manoeuvrability and enough room for your low-bulk warm layering.

What is it made of?

The Tupilak features an ultra-tough 80D nylon shell with a fully waterproof, windproof and breathable Gore-Tex Pro membrane underneath. The variant of Gore-Tex Pro used is the most breathable available, ensuring you stay dry from the inside as well as out. The bombproof 80D nylon outer fabric also features a durable water repellent coating for added protection.

What are the features?

The laminated cuffs now include velcro that doesn't allow water to freeze, meaning they'll stay tight in the coldest conditions. The inner pocket is laminated and laser cut to further reduce stitching and weight. The face panel is seamless for added comfort. The fully adjustable hood, velcro cuffs and drawcord hem work together to seal out the wind and rain. The hood has been designed and cut to fit nicely over your helmet with Cohaesive cordlocks (little buttons within the fabric) to eliminate rouge whips to the face in higher winds — they're also far easier to use with big bulky gloves or mitts in freezing conditions. Dual-tether drawcords on the hem prevent tools getting caught in a loop and give you greater adjustability. Storage is taken care of by two centre-mounted zips which sit a fair distance away from the harness line. The main zip is two-way, allowing you to fit a harness underneath or ventilate if you're cooking up a sweat. All in all, M.E. have succeeded in making a robust, well-fitting jacket that is ideal for gnarly climbing routes, with nothing stopping you from using it for the tamer outdoor activities as well.

How does the Tupilak fit?

It is built around Mountain Equipment’s “Alpine Fit” block so it has a closer fit but with enough room to allow for other layers. The sleeves are pre-shaped and articulated and the shoulders have been slightly widened from last season to allow for more natural unrestricted movement.

• 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro 80D fabric throughout
• Super Alpine HC Hood with Cohaesive cordlocks
• Seamless face panel for maximum comfort
• Alpine fit with articulated and pre-shaped sleeves
• Storm Construction techniques used throughout
• 2-way YKK moulded Aquaguard centre front zip
• 2 large Napoleon chest pockets with YKK moulded Aquaguard zips
• Adjustable laminated cuffs and dual tether hem drawcords
• Laminated and laser cut inner pocket with YKK zip