Bunda Pinguin Alpin Jacket

Product detailed description

An all-weather companion

The Alpin is a popular jacket with the general public, especially due to its classic cut, extended back, and the ability to fit over the Fluidum and certain Fleece jackets which provide an inner insulation layer. In terms of material and cut, it's the shorter sibling of the Parker jacket, with no cinch cord at the waist. The Alpin is also a popular choice for recreational skiers as its pockets are large enough to be comfortably used with gloves. The hood is large enough to fit over a ski or mountaineering helmet and can be tightened with an elastic cord at both the hem and around the perimeter, giving you good all-round vision.

Technology supporting performance

The two-layer laminate with a laser-cut Japanese A.C.D. membrane, with fully taped seams, will keep you dry whether you’re exposed to the rain, wind, or sweating on a strenuous climb. The pockets have flaps and waterproof YKK zippers, they are large enough to be comfortably used with gloves and their position means they can be easily used even when wearing a harness or backpack with a hip belt. The hood is large enough to fit over a ski helmet and can be tightened in two directions, both around the edge and horizontally at ear level to keep out the cold, but also gives you a good view and doesn’t restrict that highly important peripheral vision on the ski slopes.

A summer shower or a cloudburst

The two-layer laminate with a highly flexible A.C.D. membrane boasts a water column of 20,000 mm and breathability of 25,000 g H2O/m2. In simple terms, this means that if you kneel in mud, for example, assuming the contact area is 10 cm2, you can weigh up to 200 kg and the membrane will not soak through. Two-layer laminate simply means that the membrane is pressed together with the top layer of fabric with a mesh lining on the inside to protect against mechanical damage.

Quick summary

• Cinch cord on the lower hem, which prevents the jacket riding up
• Large ventilation holes with a flap and two sliders
• Sufficiently large pockets that can be used with gloves
• Large hood that fits over most types of helmet
• The elastic cords on the hood tuck inside the jacket so they won’t get in the way
• The hood can be tightened in two directions, so that it fits snugly around your head without obstructing your view
• A high collar to protect you from getting a sore throat
• Conservative cut and understated colors