A step-by-step guide to our waterproofs
Women’s Cloudscape Jacket For the full Rohan waterproof range go to rohan.co.uk or visit a Rohan shop.
Step one: BarricadeTM – the right starting point. We tested every branded waterproof fabric available before we set off on a path to develop our own. Many were simply overhyped and overpriced without offering the comfort and durability we felt was essential to the Rohan promise. Now BarricadeTM fabric is the starting point for every Rohan waterproof. With Barricade,TM the harder you work and the more you sweat, the more it breathes. And like everything we make it is durable, offering maximum performance with no fuss. It’s easy enough to make something waterproof, even a black bin bag will do that. But BarricadeTM is fully waterproof and exceptionally breathable, and that’s the secret to comfort on the rainiest of days. We use two construction methods for our BarricadeTM garments: our 3-layer construction bonds the BarricadeTM membrane to both the outer and the inner fabrics. This creates a durable, reliable waterproof-breathable barrier; with no movement between the layers, the long-term protection offered to the delicate membrane is maximised. Our 2-layer construction method bonds the membrane to either the outer fabric or the inner fabric – with a loose liner or outer to protect the nonbonded side of the BarricadeTM membrane. This construction method tends to produce a softer, more comfortable, highly breathable garment with a natural drape. Most of our waterproof clothing also uses a Durable Water RepellencyTM finish. This provides that satisfying ‘beading-up’ effect. It isn’t permanent but will last around twenty washes – for most people this could be a realistic lifetime for a jacket. The jacket is still waterproof without this coating and other similar treatments can be washed back in, if needed.
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Step two: Details, details, details. If you are an outdoor clothing company founded in North Yorkshire, you know a little about rain. And when you make a waterproof jacket, you make it tough and you make sure it really works. And the devil, as they say, is in the details. 1. Crafted hood design for maximum vision and shelter.
4. Taped seams for a permanent weatherproof seal.
The precision pattern cutting on our hoods has been developed over many years. The trick is to maximise vision by getting an optimum fit around the head. And on all of our mountain jackets and even most of our more urban and travel shells there are wired and stiffened peaks which are essential for glasses wearers.
The weak points of every jacket are the seams. Simply put, the fewer seams, the easier it is to create a lasting, watertight seal. But waterproof products are never quite that simple. Too few seams and the fit won’t work as well when you’re active. So our highest specification winter mountain jackets will have more seams than all-rounders. Once the balance between fit and seams is right we then use a taping process for a secure fix between tape and fabric. All seams on BarricadeTM products are taped in this way.
2. Roll-away hoods. All Rohan clothing is designed to be versatile, fitting in rather than standing out. Because of this, even our top of the range jackets will often feature roll away or detachable hoods. It just means if you are in town and the heavens aren’t opening, you can make the jacket look smarter. 3. Storm flaps to protect the zip. The central zip is always going to be vulnerable which can lead to a damp vertical stripe on your mid-layer. So look out for generous storm flaps or water repellent zips on all our waterproof clothing to keep you nice and dry. 4
5. Storage options. Like all Rohan clothing, our waterproofs come with plenty of storage options. From generous map pockets on our outdoor waterproofs to purpose-designed internal pockets for a mobile phone or travel documents, you’ll find somewhere to store everything you need for a day on the hill – or around town.
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Women’s Mountain Leader Jacket For the full Rohan waterproof range go to rohan.co.uk or visit a Rohan shop. 5
Step three: Where will your journey take you? What exactly will you be using the waterproof for? An outer shell jacket is an investment. That’s why all Rohan waterproofs have excellent durability and are designed to be versatile. So even solid walking jackets like the Hilltop on page 13 are styled so that they could easily double-up as a city mac. And jackets like the Dry Delta on page 15 are as at home on the rainy golf course as they are in a wintry city. However, we recognise that if you’re trekking across a windswept Munro you may want a classic looking waterproof and if you’re in New York on business you might want a sharp city mac. The options are all there. Your journey is unique and your choice is individual. We believe we have the right waterproof for you. The weather will make its own mind up, but we can control its effect on you. With over fifty stores across the country there is plenty of opportunity to find out more and try the range on. And of course there is lots more detail on fabric, fit and function at rohan.co.uk.
This guide gives you an introduction into the thinking behind our waterproof range. If you take a look at rohan.co.uk, there is everything you could possibly need to know from detailed fabric information to weight, pack size, drying time and the number of pockets. 6
Men’s Globetrotter Mac
For the full Rohan waterproof range go to rohan.co.uk or visit a Rohan shop.
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Men’s and Women’s Guardian Jacket A high specification winter trekking jacket with a simple clean-cut design. 3-layer BarricadeTM for maximum protection combines with minimalist looks for versatile use. A proper mountain hood is easy to adjust, features a wired, stiffened peak and packs easily into its own collar. Men’s: Weight: 515g Colours: Black and Kingfisher Blue Sizes: S-XL Code: 04024 Women’s: Weight: 515g Colour: Dark Petrol Sizes: XS-L Code: 04027
£245
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For the full Rohan waterproof range go to rohan.co.uk or visit a Rohan shop.
Men’s and Women’s Mountain Leader Jacket Perfect mid-length four season protection, on and off the hill. For this year the hood has been modified for even better vision and fit. Getting the details right is what makes the Mountain Leader the best in its class and able to deliver many years of uncompromising use. Men’s: Weight: 780g Colours: Olive Green, Ruby and Coal Sizes: S-XL, Coal and Ruby also available in XXL Code: 04374 Women’s: Weight: 700g Colours: Spectrum Purple and Antique Ochre Sizes: S-XL, Spectrum Purple also available in XS Code: 04392
£177
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Men’s and Women’s Hilltop Jacket The classic British hillwalking jacket designed in a longer length for complete protection. A no-compromise, three-quarter length waterproof for British hillwalkers and outdoor professionals. It covers your bum and thighs so you’ll rarely need waterproof overtrousers. Also ideal as a hard-working city mac. Men’s: Weight: 850g Colours: Blue Shadow and Ranger Green Sizes: S-XXL Code: 04373 Women’s: Weight: 800g Colours: Night Shadow and Indian Sapphire Sizes: S-XL Code: 04391
£187
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For the full Rohan waterproof range go to rohan.co.uk or visit a Rohan shop.
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Women’s Cloudscape Jacket A great all-rounder, perfect for towns, country walks or stashed away at the bottom of your bag ‘just in case’. Understated urban good looks and a shorter cut make this 2-layer BarricadeTM jacket very town and travel friendly. Two large zipped hand pockets help to keep your important stuff safe. Weight: 525g Colours: French Blue and Garnet Red Sizes: XS-XL Code: 04271
£129
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For the full Rohan waterproof range go to rohan.co.uk or visit a Rohan shop.
Men’s Dry Delta Jacket A high-performance Harrington that proves good looks and technical performance can go together. This understated technical jacket has a waterproof, wind resistant membrane lining and fast drying outer. At home on the golf course, a wintry city or even a windswept hillside. Weight: 610g Colours: Pitch Blue and Pewter Grey Sizes: S-XXL Code: 04370
£129
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Our cutting-edge approach to the classic mac.
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For the full Rohan waterproof range go to rohan.co.uk or visit a Rohan shop.
Men’s Newtown Mac A modernist, minimal mac with tech drawn from the mountains. A high performance city waterproof manufactured with the most advanced construction techniques. Taped seams, a storm flap over the zip and a proper hood keep the weather at bay. Laser cut interior features help to reduce weight and bulk. And for an even smarter look, the hood removes and stashes neatly in a pocket. Weight: 530g Colour: Black Sizes: S-XXL Code: 04375
£225
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Men’s and Women’s Globetrotter Mac A long urban mac with real mountain protection, for the wettest city days. A proper waterproof hood can be removed for a smarter look and there’s plenty of clever storage and zipped security pockets to help you organise everything from a guide book to a mobile phone. Men’s: Weight: 775g Colour: Deep Navy Sizes: S-XXL Code: 04372 Women’s: Weight: 680g Colour: Deep Navy Sizes: S-XL Code: 04390
£225
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For the full Rohan waterproof range go to rohan.co.uk or visit a Rohan shop.
Men’s Fall Line Jacket Heavy-duty yet lightweight. An insulated waterproof that protects from the cold, wind and rain. A superb all-rounder for the colder months that will withstand the nastiest of days. Simple looks mean it’s town friendly and great protection makes it perfect for ‘out there’ trekking in winter. Weight: 620g Colour: Altitude Blue Sizes: S-XXL Code: 04371
£179
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For the full Rohan waterproof range go to rohan.co.uk or visit a Rohan shop.
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Men’s and Women’s Outpost Jacket A longer length parka that’s lightweight, waterproof and very warm. Whale watching in Svalbard or wintering in Tallinn, this wadded jacket will keep you warm, dry and ready for whatever the elements can throw at you. The ubiquitous parka, properly ready for winter. Men’s: Weight: 990g Colours: Golden Oak, Moorland and Carbon Sizes: S-XXL Code: 04022 Women’s: Weight: 940g Colour: Moorland Sizes: XS-XL Code: 04025
£197
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Women’s Northshore Coat Complete winter protection and urban good looks in one knee-length coat. This may well be the warmest waterproof coat we’ve ever made. InsuloftTM wadding keeps you warm on the coldest days. And BarricadeTM is proven to keep you dry and comfortable. Weight: 870g Colours: Black and Stormy Sky Sizes: XS-L, Black also available in XL Code: 04379
£225
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For the full Rohan waterproof range go to rohan.co.uk or visit a Rohan shop.
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Men’s and Women’s Elite Overtrousers The ultimate packable, lightweight protection on the wettest days. Tough, fully waterproof and highly breathable. These 3-layer BarricadeTM overtrousers have full length leg zips for easy on and off, are very lightweight and roll away to about the size of a T-shirt. Men’s: Weight: 290g Colour: Pitch Blue Sizes: S-XL Code: 04308 Women’s: Weight: 275g Colour: Graphite Sizes: XS-L Code: 04026
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For the full Rohan trousers range go to rohan.co.uk
Men’s Dry Pioneer Trousers Rugged walking trousers boosted with waterproof performance. A tough polyamide outer combined with a highly breathable, waterproof lining means that there’s no need for overtrousers, even on the wettest days. With a classic trekking, combat style and plenty of secure pockets these are perfect for those in-between days on the hills. Weight: 475g Colour: Carbon Sizes: Short leg (29″) 30-42. Reg leg (31″) 32-40 Code: 04397
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Waterproof trousers for people who don’t like waterproof trousers.
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Women’s Dry Roamers
Men’s Dry Requisite Trousers
Ideal for those whose office is outside in the British weather or walkers who don’t want to dress down.
Waterproof trousers designed to look like regular trousers.
Some people don’t like regular waterproof overtrousers, so we’ve added a whisper thin BarricadeTM lining to our classic Roamers. They’re waterproof, wind resistant and perfect for the worst weather. Weight: 410g Colours: Black, Black Grape and Deep Navy Sizes: Short leg (29") 8-18. Reg leg (31") 8-18 Code: 03437
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A tough polyamide outer combined with a highly breathable, waterproof lining means that there’s no need for overtrousers, even on the wettest days. Relaxed good looks mean they pass for all-weather work trousers for professionals who aren’t desk bound. Weight: 550g Colours: Fog Grey and Black Sizes: Short leg (29″) all colours 30-42. Reg leg (31″) all colours 30-42. Long leg (33″) Fog Grey 30-40, Black 30-42 Code: 03733
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Waterproofs Tough meets comfortable, technical sits with stylish and practicality blends with versatility. No wonder we’re famous for our clothing. And every waterproof garment uses BarricadeTM – a highly breathable, fully waterproof fabric that has been proven over many years. Men’s and Women’s Guardian Jacket see page 9
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Men’s and Women’s Mountain Leader Jacket see page 11
Men’s and Women’s Hilltop Jacket see page 12
Women’s Cloudscape Jacket see page 14
Men’s Dry Delta Jacket see page 15
Men’s Newtown Mac see page 17
Men’s and Women’s Globetrotter Mac see page 18
Men’s Fall Line Jacket see page 20
Men’s and Women’s Outpost Jacket see page 23
Women’s Northshore Coat see page 24
Outpost Cap see rohan.co.uk
Men’s and Women’s Elite Overtrousers see page 26
Women’s Dry Roamers see page 29
Men’s Dry Pioneer Trousers see page 27
Men’s Dry Requisite Trousers see page 29
Outpost Hat see rohan.co.uk
We can only show you some highlights here. To see the full range of waterproofs, in all available colours, plus hats, gloves and accessories, go to rohan.co.uk. And of course, there’s always a great range to look at and try on in your nearest Rohan shop. 31
Find your nearest store
Order online rohan.co.uk
Order by phone 0800 840 1412
Order by post
Four ways to buy Whether you’re at home, on the move, or in a far corner of the world, Rohan is always easy to find.
1. Find a store We have over 50 shops – to find your nearest one and to check opening times, visit rohan.co.uk or give our Customer Service Team a call.
2. Order online rohan.co.uk You can view the entire range with easy and totally secure ordering. You’ll also be able to read about all the relevant technologies, features and benefits for each product.
3. Over the phone Freephone 0800 840 1412 You can place your telephone order with us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
4. By post If you prefer to place your order by post, call our Customer Service Team on 0800 840 1411 and they will post you an order form. Alternatively, go online to the Customer Service section where you can download the form.