Named after Lithang town in the Kham region of eastern Tibet, located at an altitude of 4,014m (13,169 ft.), making it one of the highest towns in the world.

Lithang is a county in southwestern Tibet known for its local arts, horse races, and as the birthplace of the 7th and 10th Dalai Lamas. With grasslands surrounded by high mountains, the weather in Lithang can change in an instant.

 

When it does, you want to be wearing this jacket. Made of our own lightweight, waterproof, and breathable 3-layer hard-shell Himaltec® fabric, it will keep you dry and warm when it's wet and cold. And there's stretch built right in, so you will feel unrestricted as you hike, climb, and ski.

A lightweight, waterproof, breathable hard shell with stretch for comfort during movement

 

Seam sealed, 3-layer shell fabric has a 15,000mm/20,000 waterproof/breathable rating

Water resistant zippers help keep you dry

The helmet compatible hood has a stiffened wire brim which you can custom shape to protect your face from the weather

For custom ventilation, pit zips have two-way sliders, and hem can be cinched in via side waist adjustors

Elbows are anatomically sculpted for comfort

Large zippered hand pockets are placed high so as not to interfere with a harness or pack belt