Rab Latok Mountain GTX Jacket

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UOG TOP PICK:  The Rab Latok Mountain Jacket is Rab’s offering as an all-round Mountain jacket for winter mountaineering and ski touring that is highly durable and will protect you from anything the elements can throw at you. A top Pick for those seaking a bomproof shell.

Rab says: 

Designed for those requiring the best all-round performance and protection for mountain missions in all weather. This dual weight, recycled 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro Most Breathable jacket carefully balances durability, abrasion resistance and weight.

Our Verdict

The Latok Mountain jacket is one of Rab’s top end shells that is designed to cope with all the mountains can throw at it being both durable and breathable as well as protecting you from the elements with a Gore-Tex Pro shell membrane.

The Latok Mountain Alpine is the all-round mountain jacket from winter climbing to ski touring the 80 denier outer fabric there is a lot of protection so you can push your self on any adventure. The Use of the Pro shell offers you all the protection you could need from the elements if you are out in wetter conditions or strong winds, but still offers a decent level of breathability so you won’t get too much moisture build up inside of the jacket. 

The Latok Mountain has all the usual features including good sized front pockets, a chest pocket, inner pocket and ventilation zips under the arms to get extra air flow in when you are working hard on accents. The hood is adjustable so can easily fit a helmet or adjust smaller to get a better fit, via a toggle on the back and two adjustment tabs on the front. 

The fit of the Latok is definitely on the larger side which is great if you want to fit some insulation layers underneath so makes a lot of sense for the mountains it is designed for, but for me as a slimmer frame I found a lot of bag in the material in the arms, so it is a jacket that I would be using more as a cold weather shell. 

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• 2-way adjustable, stowable hood with concealed internal cord locks and single handed adjustment
• Wired and stiffened peak for increased weather protection
• Sleeve articulation for freedom of movement and arm lift
• 3 external pockets (1x Napoleon/ 2x Hand) using YKK® AquaGuard Zips
• 2-way fully venting pit zips using YKK® AquaGuard Zips
• 2-way YKK® VISLON® centre front zip with lower snap fastener and fleece lined chin guard for comfort
• 1 internal zipped pocket
• Extended cuffs with hook and loop adjustment for fit with gloves or mitts
• Dual sided mitt friendly rear hem adjustment

Specifications

• Small weighs:  495g
• Medium weighs: 503g
• Large weighs: 523g
• XLarge weighs: 543g

Material & Construction

• Main Fabric: 80D Recycled GORE-TEX Pro Most Breathable 3-Layer construction with Gore DWR (154gsm) HH: 28,000mm/RET: <6
• Secondary Fabric: 40D Recycled GORE-TEX Pro Most Breathable 3-Layer construction with Gore DWR (120gsm) HH: 28,000mm/RET: <6
• Zoned 80D and 40D GORE-TEX Pro Most Breathable for optimal protection and breathability
• 100% GORE-TEX Pro seam tape throughout
• Face: 100% Recycled Polyamide, ePTFE Membrane. Backer: 100% Polyamide
• Fit: Regular
• Centre back length (Size M): 78cm / 30.7inch

Help & advice:

• Time-Saver Guide to PFC Free
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Waterproof Jacket
• About Rab
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• GORE-TEX Pro Explained
• Choosing a Waterproof Jacket
• Hydrostatic Head
• Rab Sustainability and Responsibility