VANGUARD JACKET
Waterproof jacket
£350
The men's green Vanguard jacket is a lightweight, waterproof hard shell designed for versatility through wind and showers. Constructed from our own DarkMatr™ fabric, the Vanguard jacket has a remarkable 35,000 air permeability rating making it highly breathable for hiking technical terrain. With 15,000 hydrostatic head, the Vanguard jacket offers a reliable waterproofing for moderate showers.
The Vanguard jacket features our proprietary DarkMatr™ fabric containing an electro-spun membrane for enhanced breathability whilst active. This electro-spun membrane resembles a web of ultra-fine fibres which creates a higher porosity than conventional PU or ePTFE membranes. In practice this helps move vapour faster, better handling physical exertion and making you feel less clammy as a result. However, because of the nano-scale of the pores in the electro-spun membrane, water cannot permeate helping the Vanguard jacket to balance both breathability, thermal regulation and waterproofing. Due to this innovative membrane, the Vanguard jacket will also cope better than conventional waterproof jackets in high humidity environments. All this at a lighter weight also, the Vanguard jacket weighs just 350g in total. With a drawstring adjustable hood and stiffened peak, elasticated sleeve cuffs and waist adjustment cord. Two hand pockets keep the jacket light with a minimal carry system and a Vislon® Aquaguard front zip from YKK® offers greater waterproofing than conventional zips.
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DarkMatr™ construction with electro-spun membrane
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YKK® Vislon® AquaGuard zip
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Adjustable hood with stiffened peak
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Two zipped hand pockets
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Elasticated sleeve cuffs and waist hem
Dynamic Movement
Waterproofing
Breathability
Wind Resistance
Thermal Rating
Durability
Lightweight
Breathability Rating
35,000 g/m²
Breathability Rating: Measures how effectively moisture can escape through the fabric. The higher the rating, the more breathable the garment.
Waterproof Rating
15,000 mm
Waterproof Rating: Measures how well the fabric resists water penetration. The higher the rating, the greater the protection.
Main: 100% Recycled Nylon
Backer: 100% Recycled Polyester Jersey
At ThruDark, we are committed to sustainability and quality. While a product’s lifespan may come to an end, we encourage repairs and responsible replacements, ensuring your kit is always mission ready.
5 Year Warranty: This product is covered by our 5 Year Overwatch Warranty, offering free repair or replacement in the unlikely event of a manufacturing defect. We stand by the quality of our kit and will always endeavour to make things right should an issue arise.
Lifetime Repairs: Where replacement isn’t possible, we’ll do everything we can to repair and restore your gear — helping extend its life and reduce environmental impact through responsible, sustainable aftercare.
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Adjustable Drawstring Hood
Hand Pockets
Adjustable Cuffs
Embroidered ThruDark Branding





















