Designed for men who enjoy alpine climbing and mountaineering year-round, the TROLLVEGGEN GORE-TEX PRO LIGHT JACKET is a lightweight shell jacket built for demanding terrain. It’s designed for users who switch between climbing, trekking, and ski touring and are looking for reliable protection in a streamlined design. Its PFAS-free GORE-TEX ePE membrane and GORE-TEX PRO 40D outer fabric provide an excellent balance of durability, waterproofing, and environmental responsibility. The technical cut, featuring articulated sleeves and an extended back, provides remarkable freedom of movement for climbing on rock faces or while wearing a harness.
A lightweight mountaineering jacket for demanding ascents
The TROLLVEGGEN GORE-TEX PRO LIGHT JACKET is described as a lightweight shell jacket designed for demanding alpine climbing, while remaining suitable for year-round mountaineering adventures, trekking, and ski touring. Its main fabric, 40D GORE-TEX PRO, offers good abrasion resistance—a practical advantage during repetitive movements against rock or under backpack straps. Exposed areas, such as the hood, shoulders, and elbows, feature reinforcements made of 3-layer 70Dx160D GORE-TEX with a 100% recycled nylon outer layer, which increases durability at friction points without compromising the jacket’s overall lightness. The longer back cut provides extra protection when wearing a climbing harness or backpack, limiting drafts and keeping snow or rain from hitting the lower back.
A high-performance, more sustainable GORE-TEX ePE membrane
At the heart of this jacket, the GORE-TEX ePE (expanded polyethylene) membrane plays a key role by combining lightness, thinness, and durability with a reduced carbon footprint. Its PFAS-free composition (less than 50 ppm) is part of a commitment to responsible performance, while ensuring lasting waterproofing and good breathability over time. Paired with the 3-layer GORE-TEX PRO fabric, it provides effective protection against wind and the elements, allowing you to stay focused on your climb on rock faces or mixed terrain. The use of textiles containing recycled nylon helps minimize the jacket’s environmental impact without compromising the level of protection expected for demanding mountain activities.
A technical design optimized for movement and ventilation management
The TROLLVEGGEN GORE-TEX PRO LIGHT JACKET features a technical Y-shaped cut with articulated sleeves, which facilitates wide movements during climbing moves or rope handling. This construction allows you to raise your arms or reposition yourself on a ridge without the jacket pulling excessively at the lower back or stomach. The storm hood, adjustable with one hand and compatible with a climbing helmet, offers a real advantage in changing conditions: it adjusts quickly to follow the movement of your head while maintaining a clear field of vision. The asymmetrical Velcro®-adjustable cuffs easily accommodate gloves, minimizing air intake through the sleeves. The two-way underarm vents and two-way front zipper allow for precise temperature and internal moisture management, opening as needed during high-intensity activities, approach climbs, multi-pitch routes, or more static phases.
Pocket layout optimized for use with a harness and backpack
The Napoleon pockets are strategically placed to avoid interference with the harness and backpack, making it easy to access essential items without having to open the jacket or adjust the straps. This layout is particularly valuable for alpine climbing or ski touring, where rappelling, routefinding, or safety management require quickly handling route maps, thin gloves, or accessories. Thanks to the two-way front zipper, the jacket also allows you to create a precise opening at the bottom or top of the torso—useful for reaching the harness’s top loop or adjusting a midlayer while maintaining maximum protection for the rest of the body.
The TROLLVEGGEN GORE-TEX PRO LIGHT JACKET thus stands out as a lightweight men’s shell jacket designed for alpine climbing and mountaineering in all seasons, combining a GORE-TEX ePE membrane, GORE-TEX PRO fabrics, and technical construction to meet the demands of challenging mountain excursions.
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