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Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket
Frank Hurley Field Jacket

WHY I TAKE IT

LEVISON WOOD

Writer, photographer, explorer and so on to a maximum of 15 words.

"I love the X it always keeps me dry when exploring the amazon, it packs down to a 10th of its size and is just phenomenal."

DESCRIPTION

Developed in collaboration with Leica Camera and expedition photographer Levison Wood, the Frank Hurley is a smart, waterproof hardshell field jacket designed for both off-grid and in-city use. With a refined utility aesthetic, it’s engineered to enable the wearer to focus on the mission in hand and stay out on location to get the result required.
The jacket’s design and fit afford a wide range of movement and offer carefully considered features to assist the in-field photographer. The wide array of pockets include an insulated battery pocket to prolong battery life in the cold. Voluminous cargo pockets have double folds for added security and protection. There’s even a branded lens-cloth on a retracting lanyard in its own compartment.
For this technical jacket, our second collaboration with Leica, much of the design and testing process was focused on waterproofing. All seams on the soft-touch and whisper-quiet technical shell fabric are fully sealed.  Aquaguard® zippers keep pockets dry. A pack-away hood extends far enough to shoot in the rain with good protection. Reinforced, abrasion-proof panels bring extra strength in the right places - elbows, seat and shoulders to accommodate backpacks and harnesses.
Frank Hurley was a pioneer of early film and photography and was chosen by Ernest Shackleton to document the Endurance expedition. An inspirational Hurley quote is bonded on the inside of the jacket. We are quite certain he would approve.

  • BREATHABILITY- Fabric has extremely high breathability rating of 5.93 RET, letting water vapour escape while keeping warmth in.

  • 3-LAYER FABRIC- Shell consists of a three layer fabric allowing for both waterproofing and breathability.

  • WATERPROOF- The 3-layer fabric, Aquaguard® zips and fully sealed seams makes the jacket completely windproof and waterproof.
  • Mechanical stretch fabric for extra comfort
  • Reinforced panels with additional high abrasion fabric on strategic areas (shoulders, upper back, elbow, lower back/seat)
  • Packable Hood into the collar
  • Battery pocket with PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Aerogel to stop battery packs getting too cold in low temps
  • 2 x Microfleece lined hand warmer pockets
  • Zipped welt pocket for storage of lens cloth
  • Branded lens cloth attached to a detachable auto retract device
  • Lens and Glove pockets with envelope closure and additional volume for bulkier items
  • Phone pocket with Aquaguard® zipper and Zip garage
  • Memory card case pocket with envelope closure
  • 1 x Internal zipped pocket
  • 3 x Internal mesh pockets
  • YKK Aquaguard zippers
  • Adjustable cuffs
  • Bonded inserts in pocket flaps and in the cuffs for additional grip
  • Branded D-RIng inside zipped welt pocket
  • Fixed hook attachment inside Lens and Glove pocket for secure attachment
  • Adjustable hood
  • Waist adjuster
  • Microfleece collar and chinguard for added comfort
  • Fully seam sealed and waterproof
  • Silicone textured branded zip extension for added grip
  • Made in a Gold WRAP certified factory
  • Shell fabric is recyled and Bluesign approved
  • PFC free C0 DWR finish on fabric
  • All internal woven labels are made from recycled materials and manufactured in Sedex certified factories
  • Shackleton swing ticket is recycled FSC certified card

Materials

  • 100% Polyester face
  • PU membrane 100% recycled Polyester jersey backer

Care Instructions

  • Machine Wash, Hand Wash Setting
  • Do Not Bleach
  • Do Not Tumble Dry
  • Do Not Iron
  • Do Not Dry Clean
  • Do not use fabric conditioner
  • Use a non-biologoical detergent
  • Wash with all fasteners closed
  • Remove lense cloth and auto-retract device before washing
  • Wash separately

Shackleton

Frank Hurley Field Jacket

A Shackleton x Leica Camera exclusive, the Frank Hurley is a smart, waterproof hardshell field jacket designed for both off-grid and in-city use with an array of technical features for active photographers.

WHY I TAKE IT

LEVISON WOOD

Writer, photographer, explorer and so on to a maximum of 15 words.

"I love the X it always keeps me dry when exploring the amazon, it packs down to a 10th of its size and is just phenomenal."

DESCRIPTION

Developed in collaboration with Leica Camera and expedition photographer Levison Wood, the Frank Hurley is a smart, waterproof hardshell field jacket designed for both off-grid and in-city use. With a refined utility aesthetic, it’s engineered to enable the wearer to focus on the mission in hand and stay out on location to get the result required.
The jacket’s design and fit afford a wide range of movement and offer carefully considered features to assist the in-field photographer. The wide array of pockets include an insulated battery pocket to prolong battery life in the cold. Voluminous cargo pockets have double folds for added security and protection. There’s even a branded lens-cloth on a retracting lanyard in its own compartment.
For this technical jacket, our second collaboration with Leica, much of the design and testing process was focused on waterproofing. All seams on the soft-touch and whisper-quiet technical shell fabric are fully sealed.  Aquaguard® zippers keep pockets dry. A pack-away hood extends far enough to shoot in the rain with good protection. Reinforced, abrasion-proof panels bring extra strength in the right places - elbows, seat and shoulders to accommodate backpacks and harnesses.
Frank Hurley was a pioneer of early film and photography and was chosen by Ernest Shackleton to document the Endurance expedition. An inspirational Hurley quote is bonded on the inside of the jacket. We are quite certain he would approve.

  • BREATHABILITY- Fabric has extremely high breathability rating of 5.93 RET, letting water vapour escape while keeping warmth in.

  • 3-LAYER FABRIC- Shell consists of a three layer fabric allowing for both waterproofing and breathability.

  • WATERPROOF- The 3-layer fabric, Aquaguard® zips and fully sealed seams makes the jacket completely windproof and waterproof.
  • Mechanical stretch fabric for extra comfort
  • Reinforced panels with additional high abrasion fabric on strategic areas (shoulders, upper back, elbow, lower back/seat)
  • Packable Hood into the collar
  • Battery pocket with PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Aerogel to stop battery packs getting too cold in low temps
  • 2 x Microfleece lined hand warmer pockets
  • Zipped welt pocket for storage of lens cloth
  • Branded lens cloth attached to a detachable auto retract device
  • Lens and Glove pockets with envelope closure and additional volume for bulkier items
  • Phone pocket with Aquaguard® zipper and Zip garage
  • Memory card case pocket with envelope closure
  • 1 x Internal zipped pocket
  • 3 x Internal mesh pockets
  • YKK Aquaguard zippers
  • Adjustable cuffs
  • Bonded inserts in pocket flaps and in the cuffs for additional grip
  • Branded D-RIng inside zipped welt pocket
  • Fixed hook attachment inside Lens and Glove pocket for secure attachment
  • Adjustable hood
  • Waist adjuster
  • Microfleece collar and chinguard for added comfort
  • Fully seam sealed and waterproof
  • Silicone textured branded zip extension for added grip
  • Made in a Gold WRAP certified factory
  • Shell fabric is recyled and Bluesign approved
  • PFC free C0 DWR finish on fabric
  • All internal woven labels are made from recycled materials and manufactured in Sedex certified factories
  • Shackleton swing ticket is recycled FSC certified card

Materials

  • 100% Polyester face
  • PU membrane 100% recycled Polyester jersey backer

Care Instructions

  • Machine Wash, Hand Wash Setting
  • Do Not Bleach
  • Do Not Tumble Dry
  • Do Not Iron
  • Do Not Dry Clean
  • Do not use fabric conditioner
  • Use a non-biologoical detergent
  • Wash with all fasteners closed
  • Remove lense cloth and auto-retract device before washing
  • Wash separately

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BRANDED LENS CLOTH

Branded lens cloth attached to a detachable auto retract device.

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INTERNAL ZIPPED POCKET

Internal zipped pocket for valuables.

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MEMORY CARD CASE POCKET

Memory card case pocket with envelope closure.

A garment’s warmth depends on individual tolerance, layering, and conditions like wind or humidity, allowing flexibility beyond its listed temperature range.

Waterproof rating is measured in Hydrostatic Head (H/H). Hydrostatic head is a measurement that indicates the water-resistance level of a fabric or material. It is defined as the height of a column of water, measured in millimeters, that a fabric can withstand before water begins to penetrate through. The higher the hydrostatic head value, the more water-resistant the material is. 

Breathability measurement refers to a fabric's ability to allow moisture vapor to pass through, indicating how comfortable it will be during wear. The RET (Resistance to Evaporative Heat Transfer) value is commonly used; lower RET values (0-6) indicate very high breathability, while higher values (above 20) mean poor breathability.

The second way that breathability can be measured is moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR), given in milligrams per hour (mg/h), showing how much moisture can pass through in a set time frame. Higher MVTR values indicate better breathability, ensuring comfort by reducing moisture buildup.

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