MEC Couloir Gore-Tex Pro Jacket & Bib Pants
This full-featured kit is designed for skiers, climbers and hikers and uses three-layer GORE-TEX Pro for optimal breathability and weather protection with their 20k/20k waterproof/breathability rating. The Couloir jacket has a helmet-compatible hood and underarm vents to dump heat fast. Two front pockets are positioned high enough so that you can still access them when wearing a climbing harness or backpack. There are also two large internal dump pockets for goggles, skins or extra gloves. Read all about the Couloir Jacket and Bib Pant's features in our full review over here.
The pants have an integrated bib for those deep-deep days with built-in internal gaiters to keep the snow from getting in your boots. Strategically placed pocket gives you access to essentials while two extra-long side vents ensure you won’t overheat when the climbing gets challenging. There are also long two-way side-entry zippers which extend from top of the bibs down to the knees for easy on and off. Like the jacket, the bib pants use an articulated design patterning to ensure unrestricted movement.
Good quality Gore-Tex jackets and pants for resort and ski touring can be expensive and limit your budget for other items on your gear wish list but this doesn’t have to be the case as MEC’s Couloir Gore-Tex Jacket & Bib Pants retail for under seven hundred dollars each. Built for winter adventure, the Couloir Gore-Tex Jacket & Bib Pants use a sleek design and durable fabrics so you can count on them lasting over time.
Features:
- Super durable 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro construction with a PFC-free DWR finish for enhanced waterproofness
- Mico Grid Backer technology protects the inner membrane from abrasion while easily sliding over layers
- Built-in Recco® Rescue System reflector allows ski patrol and mountain rescue teams to detect and locate it under snow
- AquaGuard® zippers and fully taped seams keeps you dry in howling conditions
- Articulated patterning facilitates dynamic moves in mountain environments
- Seamless shoulders prevent water from seeping through
- Oversized front pockets with mesh lining doubles as venting when opened
- Front pockets sit high for backpack and harness compatibility
- 2 large internal dump pockets for goggles, skins or extra gloves
- Contoured cuffs layer well with gloves and close with Velcro® tabs
- Underarm vents have 2-way zippers to release heat
- Helmet-compatible hood has embedded cordlock adjustments for a snag-free profile
- Shock-cord adjustable hem seals out snow and drafts
- Pairs perfectly with the Couloir Gore-Tex Pro Bibs for a backcountry-ready system
- Two-way zippers run from the bib to below the knee, allowing ventilation and easy on and off
- Adjustable suspenders fine tune the fit
- Gusseted crotch and articulated patterning facilitate dynamic moves in mountain environments
- Two zippered thigh pockets and a chest pocket that fits a beacon
- Internal gaiters keep snow on the outside where it belongs
- Kevlar® reinforced kick patches protect against damage from boots, crampons and ski edges
- Pairs perfectly with the Couloir Gore-Tex Pro Jacket for a backcountry-ready system
3-layer recycled nylon with a GORE-TEX Pro membrane and DWR finish for superior waterproofness and breathability
Face fabric - 70-denier recycled nylon
Lining/backer - Polyester
Specs:
MEC Couloir Gore-Tex Jacket
Price: $699.95
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Colours: Coal Black, Dark Forest/Alpine Green
MEC Couloir Gore-Tex Bib Pants
Price: $595.99
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXL
Colours: Alpine Green, Black