Burton AK457 Gore GD Guide Jacket

Trusted by backcountry athletes around the globe, [ak] delivers field-proven performance when it matters most!

Designed to handle the legendary storm days and deep snow that make riding in Japan so special, the men's Guide Jacket offers the uncompromising waterproofing, enhanced durability, and stretch mobility that only GORE PRO fabric can offer. This is the jacket of hard-working snow professionals and anyone who pushes their gear to its limit. Beyond its bomber build, you'll find pro-level features like a dedicated radio pocket, exterior utility loops, and interior access via a chest zipper.

What makes this jacket tick?

• Regular fit: Not too tight or baggy.

• GORE-TEX Pro is GORE's ultimate, three-layer breathable fabric: It's designed for maximum ruggedness and extreme use while providing the trusted weather protection of GORE-TEX with maximum breathability, durability, and temperature regulation on the skin track or boot pack; GORE-TEX fabric is GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY™

• GORE-TEX Pro Shell three-layer nylon 70D plain weave fabric in body; blocked with Stretch Pro Shell three-layer nylon 40D plain weave at shoulders, upper arms, and top of sleeves; GORE-SEAM tape provides durable seam protection for a completely weather and waterproof design; YKK® water-resistant zippers; Two-way center-front zipper

• Offers breathability for high-intensity activities while maintaining the reliable weatherproof properties of GORE-TEX. Manages sweat by wicking moisture for quick-drying comfort. Zip vents enhance breathability during extra-high-intensity activities and in warmer conditions.

• StormForm attached hood with drop construction and Cohaesive™ embedded cinch; Ergonomic stretch waist gaiter; Articulated patterning; Interior access via chest zipper; Exterior utility loops

• Shaped cuffs; Hideaway stretch powder grip; Pit Zip vents; RECCO® reflector; Three-dimensional pocketing

• Interior power mesh dump pocket, mesh pass pocket with hook-and-loop closure, power mesh device pocket, three-dimensional microphone pocket with microphone loop, and zippered radio pocket

• bluesign® approved materials use only safe chemicals and reduce impact on both humans and the planet during manufacturing

* AK457 is Burton's Japan-Only label for outdoor enthusiasts.