Sherpa Ilam Hooded Jacket - Womens

Add a hood to the Sherpa Meera and you've got the Sherpa Ilam Jacket. The synthetic Primaloft One insulation has a high warmth to volume ratio, so it keeps you cozy without making you feel like the Michelin Man. Take the Ilam along whether it's cold, windy, rainy, or all of the above—you'll be covered. The Sherpa Ilam is WARM, trapping heat next to your body and keeping it there.Sherpa Ilam Jacket Details:

High compressibility makes this jacket easy to pack

Adjustable collar and cuffs trap warmth

DWR coating provides water resistance

Extended tail provides maximum coverage

Fabric: 100% Nylon Ultra-light Ristop w 100 gsm Ultra-light Primaloft One Fill

Conceived of a humble philosophy and the exceptionally spiritual lifestyle unique to the people of Nepal. Purchasing Sherpa gear will truly benefit the families in Nepal who hand-craft it.

You see, Sherpa Adventure Gear is not your ordinary outdoor company. The products are designed, worn and endorsed by Sherpa heroes that make their living in the toughest conditions in the world. And a part of the proceeds from every sale go back to Nepal to help underprivileged Sherpa children succeed. This is the Sherpa heart in action—always helping each other climb up, and never losing sight of the destination and what's important. Just like the indomitable Sherpa, you can depend on our clothing and gear to be there for you day after day—even in the harshest conditions.

Sherpa Adventure Gear: The Journey So Far

Sherpa Adventure Gear was inspired by sheer chance in 2003. Back then, Tashi Sherpa and his family owned an import clothing business. In May of that year, while walking down the streets of Manhattan, a magazine cover caught his eye. The craggy lines of an anciently familiar face staring back belonged to none other than his Uncle Ang Gyalzen Sherpa. It was a commemoration issue for the 50th. anniversary of the first ascent of Everest. Tashi was amazed and grateful to discover that his uncle was one of the original Sherpa veterans on that celebrated expedition in 1953...read more...