In Nepal, the Sherpa take on a myriad of tasks - guiding, carrying, cooking and cajoling Westerners on their journeys. When designing our new insulated jacket, these were the attributes we wanted to emulate.
Like every Cactus product, the Norbu (named after a guide during one of our Himalayan sojourns) is a simple, solid, subtle and utterly reliable product. We’ve always been about making good sh*t that lasts a long time and the Norbu is no different.
Using synthetic insulation means it is more tolerant to a bit of moisture - be it rain from the outside or sweat from within. As you’d expect, it sports legendary tough YKK zips and our proprietary “tough arse” reinforcement.
Most importantly, it was designed with our 30-plus years of engineering know-how, and all the long-lasting Cactus toughness that brings.
The outer fabric has a 10,000mm waterproof rating, which means it will handle wind, light rain and changeable conditions well. But because the seams are not seam sealed, this is not a fully waterproof jacket. In steady or prolonged rain, water can eventually get in through the seams. Think of it as a tough, weather resistant insulated layer rather than a rain shell.
Fancy a hood to keep the noggin nice & warm? Check out our hooded version!
