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Sherpa Adventure Gear Lekh Rain Jacket

Sherpa Adventure Gear Lekh Rain Jacket – A lightweight shell jacket.

It may be lightweight, but the Sherpa Adventure Gear Lekh Rain Jacket is made to take just about anything mother nature can throw at it. Designed and tested in the mountains of Nepal, you can be assured that when they say the Sherpa Adventure Gear Lekh Rain Jacket is built to handle the elements, they are not talking about some light rain or a little bit of snow, they are talking full blown extremes.

The Sherpa Adventure Gear Lekh Rain Jacket is made tough by constructing it out of a highly packable ripstop nylon. No only does this ripstop nylon keep the Sherpa Adventure Gear Lekh Rain Jacket tough, it also helps to keep it lightweight and packable. In addition to being tough, the Sherpa Adventure Gear Lekh Rain Jackets three layer shell is super soft and comfortable.

It goes without saying that the Sherpa Adventure Gear Lekh Rain Jacket has some serious waterproofing going on. The Sherpa Adventure Gear Lekh Rain Jacket does an excellent job of keeping the elements out, while still providing ample breathability so you don’t start burning up inside the jacket. To keep it extra ry, every seam on the Sherpa Adventure Gear Lekh Rain Jacket is sealed tight.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
REI: $225

Why they rock:

  • Waterproof, breathable three-layer shell is made from supersoft and highly packable ripstop nylon
  • Seams are entirely sealed for complete protection
  • Full-length front zipper has an inside draft flap; chin guard protects skin from zipper abrasion
  • Adjustable hood cinches down to ensure good peripheral vision, with or without a helmet underneath
  • Elastic cuffs and single-hand-adjustable hem drawcord add protection
  • Features extra-large front pockets and a sleeve stash pocket
  • Elbows are articulted for a non-binding fit


Seat-of-the-pants rating: 8 out of 10

The Sherpa Adventure Gear Lekh Rain Jacket is lightweight and super tough, what more could you ask for in a shell jacket? If you want to ask for improved waterproofing, breathability, and superb pack ability; the Sherpa Adventure Gear Lekh Rain Jacket can offer that too!

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