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Carlos: Moving forward on a mountain ridge in 25 m/s wind: 2 base layers and a down jacket under the GORE-TEX PRO jacket

Carlos: Moving forward on a ridge in 25 m/s wind: Carlos wore two baselayer layers and a down jacket under the GORE-TEX PRO jacket. For him the perfect combination.

Image credit: Carlos Abraldes / Carlos Abraldes
GORE-TEX PRO Testing: Carlos attempting to cross the Hardangervidda in winter.

Carlos while attempting to cross the Hardangervidda in winter. He and his companions found the refuge after 7 hours: at -25°, almost 1 meter of fresh snow in a 36° slope. They were not able to finish the crossing in these conditions.

Image credit: Carlos Abraldes
GORE-TEX PRO Testing in Voss

Tough days in Voss: Perfect for testing the ability to protect against extreme wind, cold and humidity.

Image credit: Carlos Abraldes
Test area Voss: Snow and water slide down Carlos' test jacket.

Test area Voss: Snow and water glided down Carlos' test jacket.

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GORE-TEX PRO Testing: In contrast to the test jacket, water gathers on Carlos' trousers and his legs feel uncomfortably cold.

Voss ski area in the lift: Unlike the test jacket, the water had collected on Carlos' trousers and his legs felt uncomfortably cold.

Image credit: Carlos Abraldes
Lunchtime for Carlos in Olsskavlen, Voss.

Lunchtime for Carlos in Olsskavlen, Voss.

Image credit: Carlos Abraldes
Carlos on a beautiful winter day in Norway. The difference in weight between the new GORE-TEX PRO jacket and his older version is clearly noticeable for Carlos.

Carlos on a beautiful winter day in Norway. The difference in weight between the new GORE-TEX PRO jacket and his older version is clearly noticeable for him. 

Image credit: Carlos Abraldes / Carlos Abraldes
GORE-TEX PRO Testing: Raindrops " floating " over the jacket

Carlos takes fancy pictures of rain "floating" over the jacket. No moisture got inside.

Image credit: Carlos Abraldes
"Outstanding mobility" offers the jacket for climber Andi.

For climber Andi, the jacket offers "outstanding freedom of movement". 

Image credit: Andi Fichtner / Andi Fichtner
The new GORE-TEX PRO jacket tested during mixed climbing

Cold, wet and mud during mixed climbing for Andi - she has to "scrub" hard over the rock - the jacket didn't mind that.

Image credit: Andi Fichtner
Calum: “Walking into a Cairngorm blizzard. Very strong winds and driving snow: but the jacket kept me dry, while not letting me get too hot.”

Calum: "We are running into a "Cairngorm" snowstorm. Very strong wind and snow, but the jacket kept me dry without getting too hot." 

Image credit: Calum Wallace / Calum Wallace
Calum - Hot ski touring in Aravis: “The Jacket breathes and vents nicely, I haven’t felt really sweaty when skinning, even on a 1000m+ day in the blazing sun.”

Calum on ski tour in Aravis: “The Jacket breathes and vents nicely, I haven’t felt really sweaty when skinning, even on a 1000m+ day in the blazing sun.”

Image credit: Calum Wallace / Calum Wallace
For Calum the test jacket is the best for winter climbing - and he has a lot of jackets.

For Calum the test jacket is the best for winter climbing - and he has a lot of jackets.

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Hochziehen am Lairig Grat, hoch über dem Lairig Ghru in den Cairngorms.

Pulling up the Lairig Ridge, high above the Lairig Ghru in the Cairngorms.

Image credit: Calum Wallace
Calum with students: “I notice the breathability more when working as I tend not to adjust my layers as much, but I have not been feeling sweaty.”

 Calum with students: "At work I notice the breathability more because I adjust my clothing layers less, but I didn't sweat."

Image credit: Calum Wallace / Calum Wallace
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Carlos: Moving forward on a mountain ridge in 25 m/s wind: 2 base layers and a down jacket under the GORE-TEX PRO jacket
GORE-TEX PRO Testing: Carlos attempting to cross the Hardangervidda in winter.
GORE-TEX PRO Testing in Voss
Test area Voss: Snow and water slide down Carlos' test jacket.
GORE-TEX PRO Testing: In contrast to the test jacket, water gathers on Carlos' trousers and his legs feel uncomfortably cold.
Lunchtime for Carlos in Olsskavlen, Voss.
Carlos on a beautiful winter day in Norway. The difference in weight between the new GORE-TEX PRO jacket and his older version is clearly noticeable for Carlos.
GORE-TEX PRO Testing: Raindrops " floating " over the jacket
"Outstanding mobility" offers the jacket for climber Andi.
The new GORE-TEX PRO jacket tested during mixed climbing
Calum: “Walking into a Cairngorm blizzard. Very strong winds and driving snow: but the jacket kept me dry, while not letting me get too hot.”
Calum - Hot ski touring in Aravis: “The Jacket breathes and vents nicely, I haven’t felt really sweaty when skinning, even on a 1000m+ day in the blazing sun.”
For Calum the test jacket is the best for winter climbing - and he has a lot of jackets.
Hochziehen am Lairig Grat, hoch über dem Lairig Ghru in den Cairngorms.
Calum with students: “I notice the breathability more when working as I tend not to adjust my layers as much, but I have not been feeling sweaty.”
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