The Arksen Waterproof Jacket Guide
Choosing a waterproof jacket is about more than staying dry. This guide covers comfort, performance, and reliability so you can navigate offshore, on the trail, or in the city with ease.
Technical Outerwear for Sea, Mountain, and Beyond
A waterproof jacket isn’t just another layer. It’s your shield in a squall, your regulator when the climb gets steep, and often the most dependable piece of kit you’ll own. At Arksen, we engineer jackets that combine marine-grade toughness with alpine precision, using world-class fabrics and design details proven in the harshest conditions.
This guide breaks down the four key waterproof jackets in our range — so you can choose the one built for your environment.
Foul Weather Jacket
For offshore sailing, exposed marine environments, and apocalyptic commutes
When survival matters, this is the jacket. Designed for relentless spray, heavy downpours, and days exposed to the elements offshore, it’s also the ultimate armour for city commuters who refuse to be beaten by the weather.
- Fabric: 3-layer marine-grade PU laminate (20,000mm waterproof / 20,000g breathability). Heavy duty oxford nylon face.
- Details: High storm collar, reinforced hood brim, drainage channels, corrosion-resistant zips.
- Cut: Extended drop tail and articulated sleeves for unhindered movement on deck or on the move.
- Best for: Offshore sailing, expedition cruising, survival-grade commuting.
Marine engineering meets everyday resilience.
Idun Jacket
For versatile, all-purpose outdoor use
A similar Schoeller® 3-layer backbone as the Obex, the Idun strips back to the essentials, making it a lighter, more versatile option. It’s tough enough for extended adventures, yet refined enough for everyday outdoor use.
- Fabric: Schoeller® 3-layer — weatherproof, durable, breathable.
- Details: Streamlined features, weather-sealed zips, adjustable storm hood.
- Cut: Balanced — protective without bulk, versatile in any setting.
- Best for: Hiking, travel, year-round outdoor protection.
The do-everything technical jacket — expedition durability with everyday ease.
Obex Jacket
For alpine precision, hard-going outdoor use, and ski touring
The Obex is built from Schoeller® c_change™ 3-layer fabric — a smart membrane that adapts in real time. When your body heats up, it becomes more breathable. When you stop, it closes to lock in warmth.
- Fabric: c_change™ adaptive 3-layer membrane (+10,000mm waterproof/ 9,000 MVTR)
- Details: Helmet-compatible hood, reinforced shoulders for pack straps, snow skirt option.
- Cut: Alpine profile — powder skirt, trim fit, slope, and climb-ready.
- Best for: Ski touring, mountaineering, multi-day expeditions.
For those who demand intelligent performance in the mountains.
Cayus Jacket
For lightweight, packable, fast-moving protection
When weight and space matter, the Cayus delivers reliable waterproofing in a jacket that disappears into your pack. Made from Pertex® Shield 2.5-layer fabric, it’s the jacket you’ll always have with you — just in case.
- Fabric: Pertex® Shield 2.5-layer — ultralight, waterproof, highly packable.
- Details: Minimal seam design, stowable in its own pocket, venting options.
- Cut: Slim, athletic fit designed to layer.
- Best for: Fastpacking, trail running, ultralight trekking, and travel.
Packable doesn’t have to mean fragile — the Cayus is built for repeated use, not just emergencies.
Why Arksen Jackets Are Different
Every Arksen waterproof jacket is built with the same guiding principles:
- Fully seam-sealed for complete waterproofing.
- PFC-free DWR treatments for sustainable water repellency.
- Repairable by design, extending the life of every piece.
- Durability over disposability, gear that performs for years, not seasons.
We don’t make fashion shells. We make technical armour for the elements, designed for real-world conditions, tested at sea, and proven in the mountains.