The Fjallraven Keb GTX Jacket W is Lara Dunn’s Greener Choice – but that’s not all she rates. Find out more.

At this price a jacket has got to be quite special, but the Fjallraven Keb GTX Jacket W actually is, I’m happy to report.

Lara Dunn’s Greener Choice

This is an all but perfect jacket for someone needing high performance matched by low weight and bulk.
Pros
  • very tough
  • light
  • packable
  • breathable
  • versatile fit
Cons
  • expensive
  • high, stiff collar
Quick specs
Price: $640 / £550 (available from Fjallraven)
Weight: 443g (size L)
Materials: GORE-TEX Performance – 3-layer Plain Weave Laminate: 59% polyamide 70D (recycled), 21% ePE/polyurethane, 20% polyamide 15D. PFAS-free
Hood: Volume adjuster and stiffened peak
Front Closure: Water resistant zip with storm flap
Underarm/Side Zips: Yes
Pockets: 2 large chest pockets, 1 small interior zipped pocket
Hem: Drawcord adjustment
Cuffs: Velcro tab
Sizes: XXS – XXL
Women’s version: Yes
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It’s a do-it-all highly protective waterproof jacket that is light and non-bulky enough to ride along in a rucksack for long multi-day treks or shorter day hikes, but that offers enough protection and a versatile fit to allow for layering underneath for colder conditions or higher mountain use. The lightweight but tough 3-layer Gore-Tex fabric is made from recycled materials and the waterproofing treatment is PFAS-free, making it a good choice for those looking for a more environmentally conscious option.

It breathes very well, and on high intensity days or when it’s especially warm and wet, the generous pit zips do a great job and the sleeves can be pulled up if required. The zip pulls and toggles are glove friendly, adding to its ease of use in cold conditions, and the hood is large enough to accommodate a helmet underneath. With the hood cinched in and the jacket fully zipped up, there’s no way any rain or snow is getting inside, but the chin section does come up really high and is quite stiff, which isn’t the most comfortable.

Thanks to a generous fit, layering underneath is straightforward and it’s the sort of jacket that I’d happily pack along on a long trek like the Kungsleden, where four seasons in one day is the norm but a heavy, bulky jacket is far from desirable. The twin generous zipped pockets outside are joined by a small, zipped security pocket inside that is big enough to keep a smartphone cosy, warm and functioning, adding to the year-round practicality of the jacket. Aside from the stiff chin area – and that price – this is an all but perfect jacket for someone needing high performance matched by low weight and bulk.

How Lara tested

Lara tested these waterproof jackets from February to June in a variety of wet conditions varying from around freezing temperatures to mid-twenties, on day hikes of varying lengths in the Malvern Hills, Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. Lara is 165cm tall and wears size 14/14-16 (Large/XL), brand dependent. Weights are from her own digital scales. This review was published in the September 2026 issue of The Great Outdoors. Compare it with others in our guide to the best waterproof jackets.