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Katabatic
$189.99 $249.99
The Katabatic combines PrimaLoft® Gold Active with a breathable and wind-resistant fabric to keep you warm and comfortable for everything from hillwalking in the Lake District to climbing Alpine icefalls.
Highlights
- Breathable fabric and Gold Active keeps you comfortable on the move
- Highest quality synthetic insulation for an excellent warmth-weight-ratio
- Can be worn as a wind-resistant outer jacket or a super warm midlayer
Highest Quality Synthetic Insulation
We've used compressible 60gsm PrimaLoft® Gold Active insulation, the highest quality synthetic insulation available made with 55% recycled content and a high warmth-to-weight ratio for cold conditions. PrimaLoft® is the ideal insulation for damp or changeable conditions. Its fibres don't absorb water and are treated with a special water repellent, keeping their insulating ability even when wet.
Breathable Warmth on the Move
We've combined this insulation with a breathable and wind-resistant outer fabric. This means you can wear the Katabatic as either an outer layer (like a fleece and softshell combo) or as a super warm midlayer under your waterproof. The air permeable outer fabric lets out excess heat and sweat out to keep you comfortable even when you're working hard – no boil-in-a-bag feeling here.
Designed for Activity
The Katabatic is so versatile, that we couldn’t possibly mention all the activities it’s been used for without writing a novel – it's even been used for arctic fat biking! The active cut with articulated arms is designed to give you full freedom of movement. And the close-fitting hood can be worn under helmets.
Features
Key Features
- PrimaLoft® Gold Active and breathable fabrics allow sweat and excess heat to escape
- Water repellent insulation keeps its thermal properties when damp
- Highest quality synthetic insulation available for a high warmth-to-weight ratio
- Wind-resistant fabric for wearing as an outer jacket
- Active cut with articulated arms for movement
- Compressible insulation and lightweight fabric packs down small
- Simple insulated hood fits under helmets
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
Vital stats
Fit
Regular
Construction
Fabric: 20d 92% nylon 8% PU, 53 gsm, 16 CFM air permeability
DWR: PFC-free C0
Fill: PrimaLoft® Gold Active, 60 gsm
Weight
8: 360 g; 10: 380 g; 12: 400 g; 14: 430 g; 16: 450 g
Origin: China
Delivery is free over $99.
All duties and import charges are covered by Alpkit.
Women's synthetic jacket size guide
Size chart (inches) | ||||||||
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UK | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Chest | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 45 |
Waist | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 38 |
Hips | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 48 |
Sleeve | 27.5 | 28.25 | 29.25 | 30 | 30.75 | 31.5 | 32.25 | 33.5 |
EU | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 |
US | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
Size chart (cm) | ||||||||
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UK | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Chest | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91 | 97 | 102 | 107 | 114 |
Waist | 59 | 64 | 69 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 89 | 96 |
Hips | 84 | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 114 | 122 |
Sleeve | 70 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 85 |
EU | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 |
US | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |

How to measure
This size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below and use the size chart to find your size.
Chest
Measure around your chest at the widest part. The tape measure should pass under your arms and be level from front to back.
Waist
Measure around your waist at the narrowest point.
Hips
Standing with your feet together, measure around your hips at the widest part.
Sleeve
With your arms relaxed by your side, tilt your head down and ask a friend to measure from the bone at the base of your neck, over your shoulder and down your arm to the fold at your wrist.
Fit Guide

Tight
Close fitting designed to conform to your body shape.

Slim
Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting.

Regular
A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose.

Relaxed
A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy.