Rab Latok Alpine GTX Jacket Women's | GORE-TEX PRO

🏔️ Description

The Rab Latok Alpine GTX Jacket Womens QWI-40 is a high-performance hardshell developed for winter climbing, ice climbing, and technical mountaineering. Its design seeks a particularly compelling balance between protection, durability, weight, and freedom of movement, utilizing a 3-layer 40D GORE-TEX PRO fabric with an ePE membrane.

With a stated waterproof rating of 28,000 mm HH, a weight of just 379 g in size 10, and an articulated pattern specific to women, it offers serious protection for vertical terrain without resorting to the heavier construction of an expedition shell.

⭐ The Mountain Group Opinion

Within the Latok family, this is one of the most logical choices for an alpinist who wants a truly technical jacket but does not need the maximum ruggedness of an 80D shell. The 40D fabric allows for a reduction in weight and bulk while maintaining the protection of GORE-TEX PRO.

We recommend it for winter climbing, gullies, ice, and mountaineering where you are working with a helmet, harness, ice axes, and gloves. Its design is clearly oriented toward vertical movement: technical hood, articulated sleeves, harness-compatible pockets, and ventilation zips.

⚡ Real Technical Performance

The main fabric is a 40D 3L GORE-TEX PRO with an ePE membrane, 98 g/m², and a PFC-free DWR treatment. Rab declares a water column of 28,000 mm. Compared to the 80D Latok GTX, the Latok Alpine significantly reduces weight and bulk, which is especially useful on technical ascents where every gram and every movement counts.

The jacket incorporates fully taped seams with GORE-TEX PRO tape, articulated sleeves, and a construction designed to allow arm lifts and broad movements during climbing.

✔ 3-layer GORE-TEX PRO with ePE membrane.
✔ Waterproof rating 28,000 mm HH.
✔ Technical 40D fabric at 98 g/m².
✔ Only 379 g in size 10.
✔ Integrated RECCO® reflector.
✔ Technical design specific to climbing and mountaineering.

📋 Technical Specifications

• Membrane: GORE-TEX PRO 3L with ePE membrane.
• Waterproof rating: 28,000 mm HH.
• Main fabric: 40D 3-layer GORE-TEX PRO, ePE membrane, 98 g/m² and PFC-free DWR.
• Outer composition: 100% recycled nylon.
• Weight: 379 g in size 10.
• Back length: 73 cm in size 10.
• Fit: Regular.
• Safety: Integrated RECCO® reflector.
• Rab Code: QWI-40.
• Collection: AW26.

🛠️ Functional Details

• Helmet-compatible TriPoint hood, with wind collar and crown and face adjustments.
• Concealed internal cord locks and pulls manageable with mittens.
• 100% seams sealed with GORE-TEX PRO tape.
• Articulated sleeves for freedom of movement and arm lifts.
• Two external Napoleon-style pockets with YKK® AquaGuard® zips, one with a security clip.
• Two YKK® AquaGuard® two-way underarm ventilation zips.
• Two-way YKK® VISLON® AquaGuard® front zip with bottom snap and fleece-lined chin guard.
• Extended cuffs with velcro adjustment.
• Fully adjustable hem from both sides, manageable with gloves.
• Integrated RECCO® reflector to support professional search and rescue operations.

🔍 Quick Comparison within the Rab Range

Latok Alpine GTX Womens: balance between low weight, mobility, and protection for winter climbing and technical mountaineering.

Latok GTX: more robust 80D construction, indicated when the absolute priority is resistance and continuous hard use.

Latok Mountain GTX: more versatile approach for technical mountains and alpine missions less exclusively focused on vertical terrain.

Kangri GTX Womens: more oriented toward trekking, demanding hiking, and general mountain use.

🎯 Recommended Use

• Technical mountaineering.
• Winter climbing and ice climbing.
• High mountains.
• Alpine expeditions where weight and bulk are important.
• Vertical terrain with helmet, harness, and ice axes.
• Severe weather conditions.

✅ Is it for you?

✔ Yes, if you are looking for a technical women's shell for mountaineering and winter climbing.
✔ Yes, if you want GORE-TEX PRO with less weight and bulk than an 80D shell.
✔ Yes, if you need freedom of movement with a helmet, harness, and ice axes.
✘ No, if you are simply looking for a raincoat for occasional hiking.
✘ No, if maximum abrasion resistance takes precedence over weight: in that case, consider a more robust construction.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the waterproof rating?

Rab declares a water column of 28,000 mm.

What membrane does it use?

3-layer GORE-TEX PRO with ePE membrane.

How much does it weigh?

379 g in size 10.

Is it helmet compatible?

Yes. It incorporates a TriPoint hood specifically designed to be used with a helmet.

Is it designed for climbing?

Yes. Its articulated pattern, technical pockets, ventilation, and hood configuration are oriented toward winter climbing, ice climbing, and mountaineering.

Does it include RECCO?

Yes, it integrates a RECCO® reflector.