Neil Gresham, left, and Kenton Cool are two of Sherpa's athletes
Nepalese gear brand Sherpa Adventure Gear has unveiled its range for the winter season, from waterproof shell jackets to base layers.
The brand, backed by climbing luminaries Kenton Cool and Neil Gresham, is based in Kathmandu where most of its gear is designed and made.
It’s relatively new to the UK, but its designs are aimed firmly at keeping walkers and climbers dry and warm in the worst of weather, and the company, which was set up in 2003, donates a part of each sale to an educational project in its home country.
The Lithang Three-Layer Jacket is a lightweight, breathable and stretchy hard shell aimed at keeping the wearer warm and comfortable whether walking, climbing or skiing.
Boasting 20,000mm waterproofing and 20,000g breathability, the Lithang, named after a county in south-western Tibet, has sealed seams, waterproof zips, pit zips and articulated elbows.
The Lithang jacket
The hood is helmet compatible and the jacket weighs 543g and comes in sizes S to XXL, priced £200.
The women’s Annapurna jacket is an insulated jacket using Primaloft One insulation with a wind- and water-resistant ripstop nylon shell.
The 405g jacket is available in sizes XS to XL and costs £130.
The Tsepun Quarter-Zip Top is a base layer featuring Dry-Zone intelligent fabric that Sherpa says is fast-wicking and dries incredibly quickly. The fleece is woven with anti-bacterial silver ions to cut down on odour and has high thermal conductivity control.
The top has 50+ Factor UV protection and flat-locked seams with raglan sleeves.
The Sherpa Tsepun
Weighing 250g the Tsepun comes in sizes S to XXL, with the women’s Dikila version weighing 220g in sizes XS to XL. Retail price is £50.
The women’s Priya pullover is made from Polartec Thermal Pro and has gathered stitching at the bust.
The £60 mid-layer weighs 223g and comes in sizes XS to XL.
Softshell offerings come in the shape of the Deoche Jacket, water-resistant and breathable, with a grid fleece inner to trap warm air when at rest. It is made from three-layer bonded fabric, has articulated elbows and hand-warmer pockets. The women’s version is the Tseten, and both retail at £100, with the 432g women’s version available in XS to XL, and the men’s tipping the scales at 506g in sizes S to XXL.
The Lobutse softshell jacket features four-way stretch fabric on the outside, soft polyester fleece on the inside, and a breathable, wind- and water-repellent membrane sandwiched between.
The hood is designed to accommodate a helmet and the jacket has hand-warmer pockets and adjustable cuffs. Priced at £120, the men’s is 462g and sized S to XXL, with the women’s Nisha version in sizes XS to XL, weighing 370g.
The Annapurna jacket
Complementing the jackets is the Kala Pathar Pant, available in both women’s and men’s. The softshell trousers feature four-way stretch and retail at £80, weighing 550g for the men’s in S to XXL sizes, and women’s at 431g in sizes XS to XL.
In addition, Sherpa also has a range of hand-knitted hats and Rimjhim handwarmers to keep the extremities warm.
More details are on the Sherpa Adventure Gear website.
