Product Details

Durable, comfortable, high performance directional waterproof jacket for walking in mountains and hills throughout the year, including glacier walking and snowshoeing.
The Alta III is ideal for all walking activities to the highest level. Mountain walking involves exertion while moving, potentially being exposed to severe weather at height.

To remain comfortable, you need efficient moisture control to prevent chilling, and ventilation options to reduce clothing changes. Walkers will often be carrying packs and using navigation equipment.
The Alta III Jacket uses tough, directional Nikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric for excellent protection and moisture management. Good venting options allow temperature control, combined with walker-friendly design features. Choose the Alta III Jacket for all-weather protection and moisture control?

The Alta III Jacket uses soft but tough Nikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric which will keep you dry and comfortable in all conditions. Upper arm vents make it easy for you to control your temperature. The features are carefully thought-out for the all weather walker's needs. So expect outstanding weather protection, effective condensation removal and cooling when required, plus suitability for pack-carrying and access to navigation equipment.

• The Alta III Jacket has good ventilation options and a well-designed hood
• Ventilation options limit the need for adding or shedding layers with easily accessible upper arm vents, two way front zip and sleeves that can be pushed up for cooling
• Enhanced weather protection when carrying a rucksack provided by mesh reinforcement in the back panel
• Excellent, practical storage for maps, GPS and for handwarming from generous, well-placed pockets.
• Durable, comfortable, high performance directional waterproof jacket for walking in mountains and hills throughout the year, including glacier walking and snowshoeing.
• The Alta III uses Nikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric for weather protection and moisture management, with ventilation for temperature control and a reinforced back panel for pack carrying.
• Upper arm vents with mesh Pump Liner for temperature control on the move without water ingress.
• Increased comfort when load-carrying from rapid-drying mesh Pump Liner reinforcement on shoulders and back..
• Six pockets for essential equipment:
• Two handwarming pockets.
• Secure - fast access chest pocket with D-ring attachment.
• Large external working pocket for maps.
• Wide field of vision from precisely adjustable, wired-peak hood which stows in collar. Works well with goggles or spectacles.
• Shoulder and arm articulation gives maximum movement without jacket riding up.
• Two-way locking front zip with poppered internal storm flap allows ventilation and access to inner layers.
• Adjustable cuffs easily pushed up or rolled for cooling.
• Waist cord adjustment for precise fit. Concealed cords and locks throughout improve water/ snow shedding.

In what kind of weather conditions can I use my Alta III Jacket?

Your Alta III Jacket has passed the Leeds University Rainroom Test, so you can wear it with confidence in heavy rain or in cold conditions throughout the year. Because the fabric system offers significant insulation, this is not the best garment to deal with heavy showers in very hot conditions. In that case we would recommend a Nikwax Windproof, perhaps combined with one of our Parameta T+ baselayers, to optimise breathability and cooling.

How do I look after my Páramo? clothing?

Always wash this garment with Nikwax Tech Wash to remove dirt and revive the water-repellency. If, even after washing, the garment outer absorbs water, it is time to reproof with Nikwax TX.Direct. If you very heavily soil your garment, for example with tar or oil, you can have it dry cleaned. It will then need to be washed with Tech Wash and reproofed with TX.Direct.

How will your Páramo outperform breathable membrane garments?

Nikwax Analogy fabric is not only very breathable, but also directional. It directs liquid water as well as water vapour to the outside, protecting your insulation. Although breathable membranes pass moisture vapour through them, they cannot transport liquid water. Thus if sweat production exceeds moisture vapour transfer, condensation builds up, soaking inner clothing. Nikwax Analogy garments work better for high activity, and in cold or humid conditions, removing all sweat and condensation.
Membranes or laminate waterproofs are often noisy and inflexible. As Analogy fabric does not use a membrane or laminate layer to keep you dry, it is soft and rustle-free. Nikwax Analogy is more than just breathable, it is directional, moving liquid water Conventional breathable membrane waterproof fabrics fail because they cannot remove all of the sweat we produce when we are working hard, especially in cold and wet conditions.

Therefore condensation and icing are well known problems experienced with membrane rainwear. Nikwax Analogy overcomes these problems because it is not only breathable, but also directional. The Analogy fabric system directs condensation and perspiration away from the body, where it can safely drain away.