Built Better
For over 60 years, Mountain Equipment has built clothing and equipment trusted in the most hostile environments on earth. Built Better is our commitment to continuous improvement – creating waterproof shells that perform better, last longer, and remain dependable season after season.
Mountain Equipment shells are Built on Experience, Built for Purpose and Built to Last.
Built Better Pillars
All the clothing and equipment we build is rooted in our three core principles. These are the threads that have run through everything we’ve designed and developed for the mountains for more than 60 years.
Nowhere is this more critical than in our waterproof shells. You’ll find the evidence of our unrivalled experience and obsessive attention to detail in the moments when you need our kit the most.
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Built on Experience
Over 50 years of GORE-TEX expertise, with designs proven on first ascents and in the harshest conditions.
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Built for Purpose
Precise alpine fit, climbing-specific features, and materials selected for uncompromising protection and freedom of movement.
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Built to Last
Hard-wearing construction with materials and design that keep performing through intense use, season after season, in the worst weather.
New GORE-TEX PRO ePE
Purpose-built for critical protection in the most severe conditions, our shell jackets are trusted on serious objectives across the globe. For AW25, we’ve updated key styles with the new GORE-TEX PRO ePE membrane. Lighter, more durable, and PFAS-free, combined with a refined fit and climbing-specific features, our shells continue to be Built Better.
Revere Your Gear
We do our best to ensure you're waterproof shell is utterly reliable in the face of serious mountain weather, but what you do with your jacket at home makes the most difference.
Our Waterproof Care Guide will arm you with all the knowledge you need to care for your kit at home. We also offer a Wash & Repair service if your shells need a little bit of extra attention.
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Built Better
Combine the finest materials with our experience for reliable performance and protection in the harshest mountain conditions.
Where does experience get you? Waterproofs that are Built Better.
