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    ME-005685

    Citadel Men's Jacket

    Regular price £425.00
    Our iconic belay jacket. The Citadel Jacket is an incredibly warm and protective insulated jacket that will keep you going even in the most challenging conditions.
    • Ideal for: Ice & Mixed Climbing, Mountaineering
    • Weight: 820g/1 lbs 12.9ozs
    Select Colour ME-01686 Medieval/Magma
    Size
    • Free Express Delivery on all orders until Monday 4th December.
    • Hassle free returns within 30 days. Learn more

    Citadel Men's Jacket

    Now lighter more weatherproof and just as warm the Citadel remains the finest belay jacket on earth. Over-layering easily and with a highly protective WINDSTOPPER® shell its high loft insulation ensures maximum warmth in the most difficult conditions imaginable.
    detail::2 chest pockets

    WINDSTOPPER® outer layer keeps you protected and comfortable

    Mountain Insulated fit is graded such that the Citadel can be worn over all other layers when required

    alternate::Super Alpine HC Insulated Hood with Cohaesive<sup>TM</sup> cordlocks

    Fully adjustable Super Alpine HC Insulated Hood can be worn comfortably with a climbing helmet

    detail::2 larger inner mesh pockets

    2 inner storage pockets, large enough to store gloves etc.

    detail::Elasticated cuffs

    Stretch cuffs allow for easy layering over gloves

    Technical Details

    Features

    • Windproof, Breathable and Water Resistant; WINDSTOPPER® outer layer keeps you protected and comfortable
    • Enhanced lightweight warmth; Primaloft® Gold Hi-Loft Ultra with Cross Core™ technology
    • Hybrid Construction: The outer shell provides a protective envelope, improving the efficiency of the insulation layer underneath
    • Our Mountain Insulated fit is graded such that this jacket can be worn over all other layers when required
    • Our Super Alpine HC Insulated Hood is fully adjustable with rear volume adjustment and two frontal adjusters and can comfortably be worn with a climbing helmet.
    • Wired hood visor maintains field of vision even in high winds or when wearing glasses / goggles
    • Stretch cuffs allow for easy layering over gloves
    • 2 outer hand pockets, positioned to be accessible when carrying a pack or wearing a climbing harness and large enough to store gloves etc.
    • 2 outer chest pockets, large enough to accommodate a GPS or other accessories
    • 2 inner storage pockets, large enough to store gloves etc.
    • Packs away into small stuff-sack (included)
    • Built to last. Backed up by our Product Lifetime Guarantee.
    • Designed and developed in the UK. Manufactured by a Fair Wear Foundation audited factory in China.

    Specifications & Materials

    CONSTRUCTION

    • Sewn Synthetic Microfibre Wadding
    • Hybrid construction
    • Dual-layer shoulder panel
    • Internal offset centre front zip baffle with fastener
    • Laminated zip plackets (Hand Pockets only)

    MATERIALS

    • Shell: WINDSTOPPER® by GORE-TEX LABS 30D / 58g
    • 100% Polyamide 6.6 with ePTFE membrane
    • Lining: 20D /37 g
    • 100% Recycled Polyamide
    • Fill: Primaloft® Gold Hi-Loft Ultra with Cross Core™ technology - 160g/m² (Body & Sleeves), 80g/m² (Underarm Panel), 80g/m² (Shoulder Overlay and Collar Overlay)
    • 100% Recycled Polyester

    POCKETS

    • Hand Pockets - WINDSTOPPER® anti-snag draft backer
    • Chest Pocket - WINDSTOPPER® lining

    HOOD

    • Super Alpine HC Insulated Hood
    • Wired Visor
    • Internal hood cord routing
    • Internal Duraflex® cord locks
    • WINDSTOPPER® anti-wick lining

    CUFFS & SLEEVES

    • Pre-shaped sleeves
    • Elasticated internal cuff

    HEM

    • Adjustable drawcord pullers (2)
    • Dual-tether hem drawcords wont snag
    • Drop Rear Hem
    • WINDSTOPPER® anti-wick lining

    ZIPS

    • Centre Front: YKK® #5 VISLON® zipper with 2-way non-locking slider
    • Pockets: YKK® #3 VISLON® zipper with non-locking slider

    PERFORMANCE

    • Hydrostatic Head: 28,000mm
    • Breathability: RET <6m2Pa/W (ISO 11092)

    Impact

    MATERIALS

    • Lining – 100% Recycled
    • Fill – 25% Recycled

    DWR

    • Fluorine Based DWR

    MEMBERSHIPS

    • Mountain Equipment is an ISO 9001 certified company
    • Mountain Equipment is a member of Fair Wear Foundation

    PACKAGING

    • Supplied in 100% recycled plastic bag
    • Swing Ticket printed on FSC approved paper sourced from sustainable sources

    PRODUCTION

    • Produced in a Fair Wear audited factory by Yingdeshi Tianzifeng Garment Manufacturing Co Limited in China

    Our Guarantee

    Everything we make is fully guaranteed to the original purchaser against defects in components, materials and workmanship for the reasonable life of the product. If the product is found to be defective before use, or fails during use for one of these reasons we will repair or replace it at our own discretion. Find out more.

    Wash & Care

    Washing

    • Machine Wash at 30 using Liquid Detergent or specialist cleaner. See our care pages for more information.

    Drying

    • Tumble Dry Cool. See our care pages for more information.

    Storage

    • Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
    • Fair Wear
      As a member of Fair Wear, Mountain Equipment is committed to implementing the highest standards of working conditions.

      As a member of Fair Wear, Mountain Equipment is committed to implementing the highest standards of working conditions.

    • GORE-TEX WINDSTOPPER®
      GORE-TEX WINDSTOPPER® fabrics combine multilayer membrane technology with high performance fabrics to produce materials that are windproof, highly breathable and extremely resistant to rain and snow. Weather resistance, protection and...

      GORE-TEX WINDSTOPPER® fabrics combine multilayer membrane technology with high performance fabrics to produce materials that are windproof, highly breathable and extremely resistant to rain and snow. Weather resistance, protection and comfort are the WINDSTOPPER® hallmarks.

    • PrimaLoft® Gold Hi-Loft Ultra
      PrimaLoft® Gold Hi-Loft Ultra is the thickest, softest, and most innovative insulation we have seen for many years. It is extremely warm and the fibres are siliconised for water resistance.

      PrimaLoft® Gold Hi-Loft Ultra is the thickest, softest, and most innovative insulation we have seen for many years. It is extremely warm and the fibres are siliconised for water resistance.

    Buying guide

    In the mountains, what you wear makes a big difference. To help you pick the right products for your chosen discipline we've created our guides, to help you stay protected from all the mountains can throw at you.

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