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This Leica-branded waterproof jacket costs $1,000 and it doesn't even have the red button
Photo: Shackelton It's no secret that the Leica name demands steep prices. That holds true whether the gear in question is a camera or not, as is evident by a new collaboration between London-based performance apparel and guided expedition brand Shackelton and Leica Camera. The Frank Hurley Field Jacket was developed with Leica Camera and expedition photographer Levison Wood. The jacket's name references the Australian photographer and adventurer, a member of the infamous Shackelton Expedition. As we would expect with the Leica name attached, it comes with a hefty $955 price tag. Shackelton says waterproofing was the main focus when designing and testing this technical hardshell. As a result, it promises a fully waterproof design thanks to three-layer fabric and Aquaguard zippers to keep water out of pockets. It is interesting, though, that they skipped over well-known (and trusted) Gore-Tex materials for the shell, especially given the price tag. The Arc'Teryx or Norrøna offerings with Gore-Tex Pro certainly seem to make more sense for the price. Image: Shackelton Of course, this isn't the first time Leica has teamed up with a clothing company to create a jacket. Back in October, a collaboration between apparel brand Aether and Leica was announced, offering photographer-friendly details like pockets for camera batteries and SD card holders. It is also the second time Shackelton has collaborated with Leica. Interestingly enough, both jackets notably lack the red Leica circle, which seems like it should bring the price down at least a little. Like the Aether jacket, the Frank Hurley Field Jacket offers features specific to photographers, but it is more focused on cold and wet weather in this case. That includes insulated battery pockets to protect battery life when working in cold conditions and a memory card case pocket. There are large cargo pockets with double folds for security and protection. A dedicated pocket also has a branded lens cloth on a retracting lanyard. "An inspirational Hurley quote is bonded on the inside of the jacket," the company says.Image: Shackelton The Aether jacket was a limited edition and sold out almost immediately, but the Shackelton Frank Hurley Field Jacket seems to be a more permanent offering. If you're gearing up for a polar expedition of your own (or a trip down the streets of London), it can be yours for $955 from the Shackelton website.
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| Photo: Shackelton |
It's no secret that the Leica name demands steep prices. That holds true whether the gear in question is a camera or not, as is evident by a new collaboration between London-based performance apparel and guided expedition brand Shackelton and Leica Camera. The Frank Hurley Field Jacket was developed with Leica Camera and expedition photographer Levison Wood. The jacket's name references the Australian photographer and adventurer, a member of the infamous Shackelton Expedition. As we would expect with the Leica name attached, it comes with a hefty $955 price tag.
Shackelton says waterproofing was the main focus when designing and testing this technical hardshell. As a result, it promises a fully waterproof design thanks to three-layer fabric and Aquaguard zippers to keep water out of pockets. It is interesting, though, that they skipped over well-known (and trusted) Gore-Tex materials for the shell, especially given the price tag. The Arc'Teryx or Norrøna offerings with Gore-Tex Pro certainly seem to make more sense for the price.
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| Image: Shackelton |
Of course, this isn't the first time Leica has teamed up with a clothing company to create a jacket. Back in October, a collaboration between apparel brand Aether and Leica was announced, offering photographer-friendly details like pockets for camera batteries and SD card holders. It is also the second time Shackelton has collaborated with Leica. Interestingly enough, both jackets notably lack the red Leica circle, which seems like it should bring the price down at least a little.
Like the Aether jacket, the Frank Hurley Field Jacket offers features specific to photographers, but it is more focused on cold and wet weather in this case. That includes insulated battery pockets to protect battery life when working in cold conditions and a memory card case pocket. There are large cargo pockets with double folds for security and protection. A dedicated pocket also has a branded lens cloth on a retracting lanyard.
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| "An inspirational Hurley quote is bonded on the inside of the jacket," the company says. Image: Shackelton |
The Aether jacket was a limited edition and sold out almost immediately, but the Shackelton Frank Hurley Field Jacket seems to be a more permanent offering. If you're gearing up for a polar expedition of your own (or a trip down the streets of London), it can be yours for $955 from the Shackelton website.
