The new Kryos Jacket has been driven by requests from Mountain Equipment's athlete team, cutting edge new generation mountaineers like Tom Livingstone & Uisdean Hawthorn, who needed a light and warm jacket for the cutting edge Alpine style climbing, greater ranges and cold conditions.... Kryos provides the optimum combination of warmth, protection and minimal weight.
Informed by feedback from some of the world’s best Alpinists and extensive R&D work this is the jacket for the hardest and most committing lines in the high mountains. A GORE-TEX INFINIUM drop outer provides proven additional warmth and weather resistance whilst the Super Alpine Hood gives unrivalled protection. Featuring Firestorm construction, high volume hood, pleated & box baffles it's one of the highest performing jackets Mountain Equipment have ever made, read on to discover how Tom used the Kryos on his expedition to Koyo Zom.....
This article from Tom Livingstone is packed with knowledge and ideas for your first summer alpine climbing trip. Being in the mountains is great fun - just look at those views! - and very rewarding. There's extra skills and knowledge involved, but all of these hurdles are achievable to everyone. This article uses European alpine destinations and examples, but it can easily be transferred to the rest of the world.
