My Haglofs Spitz jacket is at the end of it's life, it did well at 9 years, but definitely on it's way out.
I originally had a Mountain Equipment Tupilak lined up as the perfect replacement, but the one I've just taken delivery of one and found that doesn't have pit zips (serves me right for not checking that they remove something like that). It might old fashioned now, but I loved having the option of dumping heat and getting some air in to cool me down. I'm going to send it back, as I don't think I could go back without that option.
Now that I'm back at square one, any recommendations that might fit the following criteria? Last time I went looking in shops, there didn't seem to be a mega amount of jackets with pit zips to start with.
- GTX
- 4 season jacket - used for Scottish winter mountaineering/climbing, European ice etc. (well that's the hope anyway)
- Alpine fit (I'm slim and tall)
- Decent hood, helmet compatible
- Harness compatible
- Pit zips
Last time I went hunting for a jacket, I always struggled with arm length, but looking at the ME after my Haglofs, I suspect this was down to the cut of the jacket, but something that I'm always wary of.
Thanks in advance.
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