Mountain Equipment Oreus Hooded Men's Jacket

A groundbreaking synthetic insulated jacket for alpine pursuits. Built with Aetherm™ Precision Insulation, the Oreus Hooded Jacket provides down-like warmth with the durability and weather resistance of synthetic fill. The result of a 5-year development project, Aetherm™ Precision Insulation is patent pending and unique to Mountain Equipment, warmer than anything of equivalent weight, and more breathable and packable than comparable synthetic fills.

Already well proven, with prototypes seeing heavy use everywhere from the Karakoram to Patagonia and the Alps, the Oreus is one of the most versatile pieces of kit you can own. Suitable for super alpine climbing, ski touring, hill walking, or rock climbing on high crags, it can be worn as an outer layer, a super warm mid-layer, or thrown over everything as a lightweight belay jacket. The warmth, fast-drying performance, low weight, and pack size are equally beneficial for almost any activity in the mountains.

Features

• Groundbreaking Aetherm™ Precision Insulation offers the warmth and comfort of down with the ruggedness and weather resistance of synthetic insulation
• Uses 100% recycled polyester and a reflective layer to increase warmth
• 100% recycled PLASMA 10D inner and outer fabric with PFAS-free DWR; incredibly lightweight and breathable
• Regular fit designed to maximise thermal efficiency and allow full freedom of movement
• Mountain HC Insulated Hood is fully adjustable and will easily fit over a helmet
• 2 YKK® zipped hand warmer pockets
• 1 YKK® zipped chest pocket
• Large inner drop pocket for gloves and other items that need to be kept warm
• Inner drop pocket doubles as an integrated pack pocket with twin karabiner carry loops
• 2-way YKK® moulded centre front zip with insulated rear baffle to minimise heat loss and wind ingress; easy to use with gloves on
• Elasticated cuff construction for ease of use with gloves and a perfect seal to maximise warmth
• Articulated and pre-shaped sleeves offer unhindered mobility when climbing in all your layers
• Dual tether hem drawcords provide adjustment and increase thermal efficiency
• Designed and developed in the UK

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