Mountain Equipment Citadel Men's Jacket

The Citadel is a powerhouse among synthetic jackets, designed to take on the wildest weather. Born from brutal Scottish winters with fierce winds and freezing snow, it's built for extreme adventures anywhere. Whether you're battling icy climbs in Norway or multi-day expeditions in Alaska, the Citadel thrives where down jackets struggle.

Made to layer over your shell, the Citadel delivers instant warmth, rain or shine. Its longer cut keeps you moving freely on steep climbs or rugged terrain, even when the weather turns nasty. The Super Alpine HC Hood fits snugly over a helmet and shields your face, perfect for climbing or tucking into during long, exposed belays.

With PrimaLoftⓇ Gold Hi-Loft Ultra insulation and Cross Core™ aerogel tech, this jacket keeps you warm even when wet, dries fast, and handles repeated packing like a champ. Paired with the windproof and weatherproof WINDSTOPPERⓇ shell, the Citadel is ready to tackle the toughest conditions, keeping you safe and comfortable when it matters most.

Features

• Windproof, breathable, and water-resistant thanks to the WINDSTOPPER® outer layer.
• Lightweight warmth with Primaloft® Gold Hi-Loft Ultra and Cross Core™ technology.
• Hybrid design with an outer shell that boosts insulation efficiency.
• Designed to layer easily over other clothing with a mountain-insulated fit.
• Fully adjustable Super Alpine HC Hood fits over a climbing helmet.
• Wired hood visor ensures clear vision in high winds or with goggles/glasses.
• Stretch cuffs for easy layering over gloves.
• Two outer hand pockets, accessible when wearing a pack or harness, large enough for gloves.
• Two outer chest pockets, perfect for a GPS or small accessories.
• Two inner storage pockets for extra gear like gloves.
• Packs into a small stuff sack for portability.
• Durable and made to last.
• Designed in the UK and produced in a Fair Wear Foundation-audited factory in China.

 

Specifications

Weight	820g/1 lbs 12.9ozs
Materials	Shell: WINDSTOPPER® by GORE-TEX LABS 30D / 58g; 100% Polyamide 6.6 with ePTFE membrane Lining: 20D /37 g; 100% Recycled Polyamide Fill: Primaloft® Gold Hi-Loft Ultra with Cross Core™ technology - 160g/m² (Body & Sleeves), 80g/m² (Underarm Panel), 80g/m² (Shoulder Overlay and Collar Overlay); 100% Recycled Polyester

 

CONSTRUCTION

• Sewn Synthetic Microfibre Wadding
  
• Hybrid construction
  
• Dual-layer shoulder panel
  
• Internal offset centre front zip baffle with fastener
  
• Laminated zip plackets (Hand Pockets only)

 

POCKETS

• Hand Pockets - WINDSTOPPER® anti-snag draft backer
  
• Chest Pocket - WINDSTOPPER® lining

 

HOOD

• Super Alpine HC Insulated Hood
  
• Wired Visor
  
• Internal hood cord routing
  
• Internal Duraflex® cord locks
  
• WINDSTOPPER® anti-wick lining

 

CUFFS & SLEEVES

• Pre-shaped sleeves
  
• Elasticated internal cuff

 

HEM

• Adjustable drawcord pullers (2)
  
• Dual-tether hem drawcords wont snag
  
• Drop Rear Hem
  
• WINDSTOPPER® anti-wick lining

 

ZIPS

• Centre Front: YKK® #5 VISLON® zipper with 2-way non-locking slider
  
• Pockets: YKK® #3 VISLON® zipper with non-locking slider

 

PERFORMANCE

• Hydrostatic Head: 28,000mm
  
• Breathability: RET <6m2Pa/W (ISO 11092)
  

 

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Technology

	Fair Wear Fair Wear ensures that the clothing is produced under high standards that promote ethical working conditions.
	Down 700 Down is the finest insulator that Mountain Equipment has. Its warmth-to-weight ratio, compressibility, long lifespan, and softness are yet to be matched by manmade insulations. For all but the most serious expeditions, Duck Down is a great choice for both insulated clothing and equipment.
	PrimaLoft® Gold Hi-Loft Ultra PrimaLoft® Gold Hi-Loft Ultra is the thickest, softest, and most innovative insulation we have seen for many years. It is extremely warm and the fibres are siliconised for water resistance.