Al's Anorak

Production Notes:
We expect to ship the current production run (FullWeight Lynx, FullWeight Drab Green and MidWeight Black) in September, and the pre-order period is closed.

All pieces in the current production will be made with Batch Innes-1 Fabric.  (The specs for Innes-1 are the same WeatherWool Certified Fine Wool as always, but all the fiber is sourced from the Innes Family Ranch in Wyoming.)

If you definitely want an item for which the website is not accepting payment, please create a reservation via SHIP ASAP by phone or email without cost or obligation.  You can also hit NOTIFY, but NOTIFY is not a reservation and SHIP ASAP orders may sell out before you get a notification.  Sorry if confusing and sorry for the fine print!! 

THANK YOU! - Ralph (Owner/Founder)

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Al's Anorak is a modern take on the classic design, with a focus on comfort and utility.

We love that our Anorak has been on TV a bunch. It's a favorite among the participants in History Channel's Hit series Mountain Men and Survival Contest ALONE. The WeatherWool Anorak has been worn on History by Mike Horstman, Brady Nicholls, Benji Hill, JP Quiñonez, Callie Russel and Amós Rodriguez, and many others. It's also worn by hundreds of people in the Military.

The Anorak is a design of the first inhabitants of North America's Arctic Region.  Our Finnish Advisor Anton Kalland tells us the term comes from the Finnish Anorakki, which in turn comes from the Ancient Greenland word Annoraaq.

FIT GUIDE:  Standard Fit with enough room for light to moderate layering.

Learn how to find the right size for you here.

For reference, a man 5'11, 180lbs wears a Medium mid-weight comfortable over most standard clothing.  The same man also wears a Large-Full-Weight with a looser fit, allowing him to layer multiple items underneath, such as a sweater and a vest. So fit varies depending on your objectives, but please use a garment that fits you well as a reference to compare with our size chart.

FABRIC: Our custom-made 100% wool Fabric is soft enough to be worn directly on even the most sensitive skin, yet durable enough to see you through the most rugged adventures. Choosing the best fabric weight and garment size will depend on your climate, activity level, base layers, and personal preference.

Design Features: 
• Pullover construction
• Side zips provide ventilation and interior access while allowing access to side carry; 
   optional button tabs secure the opening in place while worn unzipped.
• Front kangaroo pocket with internal dividers and slot button closures
• Oversized hood with rear cinch for adjustability and 100% wool drawcords
• Two zippered chest pockets, right side has a divider pocket
• Neck closure with slot buttons
• Adjustable cuffs with six sizing options and up to 3" let-out for tailored length
   adjustments
• Waist cinch inside garment to reduce airflow
• Hidden internal pocket behind the kangaroo pocket
• Milspec water-resistant thread throughout

Made in USA

Versatility: Our Anorak handles a wide variety of conditions and activities and is designed for a relatively active individual to wear over one or sometimes two light base layers. The Anorak is intended for temperatures between 10F/-12C to 80F/27C. But people push it, successfully, into much colder conditions. Most people will be comfortable in temperatures from 20F/-7C to 70F/21C, indoors and out, with low to moderate levels of activity. The FullWeight Anorak is better at lower temps and the MidWeight better at higher temps. Choosing the best fabric weight and garment size will depend on your climate, activity level, base layers, and personal preference.

Anecdotes: 
Because the side zips of the Anorak accommodate the changing figure of an expectant Mom, we have a MATERNITY page.  "Versatility is a BIG thing for me, and I love that the 'rak runs the gamut from Maternity to Military!" - Ralph

The Anorak serves very well for air travel.  I find a mid-weight anorak over a light T-Shirt to be completely comfortable for a long day of travel.  Sometimes, security will accept the Anorak as a shirt, and I don't have to take it off. And of course, the Hood, with or without a hat, helps for catching Zs.   One very frequent traveller told me that, since he got his Anorak, he sleeps in the airport instead of getting a hotel room for long layovers.

Details of Anorak Construction

Anorak Quality Control Checklist

Care and Cleaning

Page Updated 26 June 2026