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Varusteleka L6 Hardshell Jacket (Gen 4)

Regular price 2.541,00 DKK
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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. Read full description


  • A few left in stock! – 90% of orders are shipped during the next business day.
Measurements

The sizing chart for the Hardshells is changing. Read more about the reasons for this update in this article. The changes mainly affect width measurements. So don’t rely on your old gear when choosing a size – check the recommended measurements on the size selector, as some sizes may still follow the old chart.

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

Technical details and instructions

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.

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!

Description

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
    • All materials 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.

Take a look at our Varusteleka Clothing System!

Sewn in the EU

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