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Hi, does anyone know of good quality jackets that are longer than the current style. Would like a breathable shell, waterproof , helmet compatible, etc. Any help great fully received.

In reply to Pedro: Montane Direct Ascent jacket comes up quite a bit longer than most. I don't own it though.

In reply to Pedro:

The original Mountain Equipment Changabang was longer than the current crop.
I have a feeling that ME shortened it, but there was sufficient outcry that a (separate?) company produced a longer version. Somebody with more than a a vague memory might confirm this.

Anyway, that was a few years ago now.

What about this?

http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/product_info.php?cat=28&products_id=61

...PHd have been known to tailor individual items for people. Maybe worth a phonecall to see if they could lengthen it.

In reply to Pedro:
I used to have (before it got nicked!) a Mountain Equipment Ogre. It was great. Great length, great cut, didn't rise up even when I waved my arms above my head like a loon but didn't feel remotely baggy. I'm 6'4.

http://www.mountain-equipment.co.uk/the_gear/clothing/waterproof/ogre_jacke...

HTH

In reply to sbc_10:

I've got a 1999 Changabang. Bombproof and quite long. It nicely covers the groin, and backside. No problem with a harness. I also have a crap Rab event which doesn't cover my fleece. Far too short. 3 years ago, I went into a gear shop in the lakes, and had 3 staff offering cash for it. A great jacket!

In reply to Pedro:

ME Lhotse is meant to have a long cut

In reply to Pedro:

Paramo do longer jackets (Alta, Aspira) and some very long ones (Parajo, cascada). Quite different to a membrane jacket of course.

Other than that, jackets marketed to walkers are often a bit longer than those marketed to climbers. Though helmets can be a problem, as can getting at the pockets with a harness on.

In reply to Pedro:

The new Kongur jacket is 5 cm longer than any of their other jackets and there quite long already. Haven't tried it so just going of the web site.

In reply to Pedro:

the arcteryx sv is cut fairly long, durability seems good as well

In reply to Pedro:

haglofs couloir jacket is quite long, and trim as well, it covers crotch and bum easily but isnt restrictive.

In reply to Pedro:

Have a look at this year's Haglöfs ones, some seem to be designed for hikers who don't want to wear waterproof trousers - and come down to mid-thigh. Not sure if UK shops will have them though as they are a bit weird looking!

In reply to Jack B:


Not the case with ME jackets (i.e. Ogre).

In reply to Pedro:

The ME Lhotse is a reasonable length jacket.

Berghaus do a wide range of longer jackets but the hoods might not be helmet compatible as longer jackets are usually aimed at walkers rather than mountaineers.

Plus, it depends on what you consider "long".

In reply to Martin1978 and everyone who provided sage advice, Thank you all. I will look at your suggestions carefully. Perhaps manufacturers will note that not everyone likes their best bits wet !
Regards Pedro.

In reply to Pedro:

I'm with you! The current fashion for hip length shells jackets is simply stupid in the UK climate. We don't operate in dry/cold conditions. A decent skirt on a shell jacket has a lot going for it.

Give me some overlap!