Our classic hill walking jacket, the Alta, has a number of carefully thought-out features, providing complete protection and functionality for the outdoor enthusiast.
Technical Information
- Increased field of vision, fine adjustment and complete weather protection provided by the fully adjustable, wired, roll-away hood.
- Maximum freedom of movement and increased comfort in the shoulder and arm area provided by articulated shoulders and sleeves.
- Adjustable venting and temperature control, with no restriction to movement or comfort through our upper arm vents.
- Additional ventilation via our poppered external storm flap.
- Increased comfort and protection when load carrying provided by reinforced shoulder construction.
- Easily adjustable cuff design which allows sleeves to be pushed up for cooling.
- Excellent weather protection in all conditions from our unique 2" drip skirt and scooped tail.
- Additional temperature control provided by single-handed waist and hem drawcord pulls. Also helps eliminate rucking when load carrying.
- Handwarming and storage from two dry hip pockets.
- Storage provided by one large external working pocket plus large internal dry map pocket.
- Removable foam inserts in the back provide extra comfort when carrying a rucksack and help the removal of perspiration.
What do people say about this garment?
"I have recently returned from the Himalayas where I was the expedition leader for Exercise Imja Tse..."
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"I have owned this old jacket for approx 12 years, never had any problems and it has kept me warm..."
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"I have been trekking in Patagonia and while river crossing at the base of a glacier on the return,..."
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"My Paramo Alta Jacket has been my faithful friend for at least 15 years and is my favourite garment..."
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"Some of the Páramo clothing I've had over the years has been to the top of Kilimanjaro, Gokyo..."
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