As thunderheads brew on the horizon, their shadowed underbellies promising the safari's raw ballet of rain and renewal, the Craghoppers Men's Lorton II Waterproof Jacket unfurls as the epitome of poised defiance—a classic silhouette elevated for the modern gentleman's uncharted sojourns. Forged in the ateliers of enduring craft, its regular fit drapes with the subtle authority of tailored legacy, the 32-inch length tracing a line from shoulder to stride that harmonizes with the earth's undulating rhythms, allowing articulated sleeves to flex like supple branches in the gale. The main face, a 100% recycled polyester canvas bonded to a TPU membrane, yields with innate stretch for fluid motion across rugged terrains, its AquaDry guarantee—20,000mm hydrostatic head and 30,000g/m²/24hrs breathability—ensuring downpours cascade harmlessly while vaporous exertions escape in whispered exhalations. H2OShield's PFAS-compliant, plant-infused durable water repellent finish beads away the deluge like morning mist on fever-tree bark, while the wind-resistant weave fortifies against the chill's insidious creep. A grown-on hood, adjustable via drawcord to front and back with integrated peak, frames the vista with precision, its stormflap and inner zip guard a bulwark of quiet sophistication. Six pockets—among them zipped security and an oversized map haven—discreetly safeguard the journey's artifacts, their fused and taped seams a testament to seamlessness under siege. Reflective logos catch the fleeting light of dusk patrols, the adjustable hem cinching close for the intimacy of camp or loosening for the expanse of open veld. At 695g, it bears the weight of vigilance without burden, folding into readiness for the morrow's dawn. For the connoisseur of the wild's wardrobe, the Lorton II is indispensable: feel the fabric's yielding tension against your form, the hood's draw yielding like reins on a trusted mount, the taped seams' imperceptible seal against the elements' kiss. Here, protection transcends the prosaic, becoming a narrative thread in the tapestry of exploration—where every squall met is a stanza savored, every shelter sought a symphony of refined endurance. Technical Aspects: AquaDry guaranteed waterproof and breathable fabric (20,000mm hydrostatic head, 30,000g/m²/24hrs breathability) with fully taped seams; H2OShield PFAS-compliant durable water repellent finish (at least 50% plant-based); wind-resistant; stretch fabric for enhanced mobility; main face fabric 100% recycled polyester, membrane TPU, mesh and taffeta 100% recycled polyester