Varusteleka L6 Hardshell Jacket

ⓘ Don't overthink it. Pick the size you normally wear.

The L6 Hardshell jacket and pants were designed as an alternative to the Finnish standard-issue rudimentary non-breathable rainwear. Ventilation zippers offer added comfort, and four basic pockets keep your necessary belongings organized and easily accessed.

Relaxed fit to accommodate warm mid-layers
Helmet-sized adjustable hood
Front zipper w. an interior and exterior storm flap
2-way underarm ventilation zippers
Elastic draw cord-adjustable hem
Hook-and-loop cuffs
Hook-and-loop rank and sleeve patches
Four pockets:

Two zippered chest pockets
Two zippered upper arm pockets

Materials:

Bonded 3-layer shell fabric, 79% Polyester, 18% Polyurethane, 3% Elastane; weight 195g/m². Waterproof at least up to 10000 mm, and the fabric also has a DWR water repellent treatment
Splashproof zippers from Kroko
M05 and RG jackets are NIR-compliant

Ventilation - the key to comfort

Anybody who has worn hardshell knows that no matter what retailers say, it is never as breathable as "normal" clothing, that is the truth. But, the important thing is ventilation! Do it and do it right for maximum comfort.

Start off by opening the armpit zips, these will really help cool you down a bit. If that is not enough, loosen the waist draw cord and sleeve cuffs to let air run through the jacket. Need more ventilation? Well just open up the front zipper from the top or bottom or both and you are as ventilated as you can be! And when your activity level drops, just zip up and tighten everything down again.

L6 - Waterproof Shell

The sixth level of the Varusteleka Clothing System is designed for layering over your fieldwear for temporary rain protection. Or you can wear it as a waterproof uniform on its own. Generous ventilation zippers minimize the thermal load of the layer, allowing added comfort. Camouflage prints and visible accessories are 100% NIR-compliant.

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Sewn in the EU

The latest version with 2-way ventilation zippers is made in Poland by Unifeq.

The measurements in the size menu are the recommended user height and chest circumference. The cut is slightly oversized to accommodate warm mid-layer clothing.

Materials

Bonded 3-layer shell fabric, 79% Polyester, 18% Polyurethane, 3% Elastane; weight 195g/m2. Waterproof at least up to 10000 mm, and the fabric also has a DWR water repellent treatment. Zippers are from Kroko – they also make zippers for e.g. the Savotta Keikka duffel bags. M05 and RG jackets are NIR-compliant.

Care and maintenance

It is absolutely super-important to take good care of your hardshell clothing. The whole point in a three-layer membrane fabric is that the top layer has to stay dry in order for the membrane to transport moisture. When the top layer gets dirty or wet, the membrane will no longer breathe and if you then add pressure, water will eventually come through the fabric.

So, after use always wipe off any dirt with a simple wet towel. When you notice that the fabric is starting to lose its water repellency, use DWR spray to breathe some new life into it. Washing with special detergents designed for hardshell clothing is also an option. Remember: nothing lasts forever, but everything lasts longer if you take good care of it!

Why layers? Layering helps to regulate your temperature during varying activity levels and weather conditions. And no, you’re not supposed to wear all the layers at once, but to have a proper combination – suited for the weather and your activity level.

What are the layers? Varusteleka Layered Clothing System has 7 layers: Base Layer, Mid Layer, Insulation Layer, Field Wear, Thermal Shell, Waterproof Shell, and Camouflage Layer.

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