The right jacket has arrived at long last
Published on 8th November 2006 
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter a wait that seemed to stretch on forever, I find myself with a package containing the Rab Latok jacket I had ordered back in August. The previous month, I had received a different kind: the Rab Latok Alpine. A fine piece of craftsmanship, it was a jacket that truly had me second-guessing my decision. However, it was not meant to be; this particular model had to make its way back to its place of origin. Silence followed, and I found myself wondering if the Rab Latok would ever find its way to me. Last week, an email, sent only after my workload subsided, seemed to spark the journey once more.
Upon opening the package, I was struck by the striking similarities and noticeable differences between the models. The cut of the Latok is undoubtedly longer, a design feature that, while not immediately apparent, is surely beneficial for those frigid days when every inch counts. The fit, however, appears closer - an aspect that, while perhaps not ideal for warmer weather, would prove invaluable on a cold day out in the wild.
The sleeves of the Latok are longer than I expected, but thankfully not unmanageably so. They will undoubtedly provide the necessary protection and insulation that one requires when braving the elements. Now all that remains is for me to test this new addition on the hill, an opportunity which may present itself this coming weekend.
Years later, this jacket is still earning its place with me. It is only now that the tapes are loosening at the end of a sleeve. A new robust jacket may be needed yet. However, there is no rush for now.