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14th October 2022
Mountain Equipment Particle jacket is designed as a “mid-layer or outer layer for use in moderate conditions”. It’s lightweight and packs small, making it ideal for backpacking or carrying in the pack for rest stops.
14th October 2022
Stretch fabrics mean the Berghaus Affine can be close-fitting without being restrictive or uncomfortable, which is good as the sizing is on the small side, the Large just fitting me over a base layer.
14th October 2022
The Montane Icarus is a warm, functional jacket at a good price, but quite heavy. Montane says it’s ideal for mountain walking in mixed conditions.
14th October 2022
Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Hoodie is a lovely jacket, and my favourite of those tested due to the comfort, warmth and low weight. However, the design isn’t perfect and it is expensive.
14th October 2022
The Sprayway Grendel Jacket has a Gore-Tex Infinium shell that’s windproof, breathable and very water-resistant.
14th October 2022
The Sprayway Misten Jacket is the only jacket I tested with a ‘blown fill’ – where synthetic fibres are blown rather than spun, to create clusters that mimic natural down.
13th October 2022
The Stretch Ozonic takes inspiration from snow sports, with a boxy cut and generous proportions. This, coupled with stretch fabric throughout, provides the freedom of movement favoured by skiers and snowboarders.
13th October 2022
Keela says that their Keela Women’s Talus Jacket is designed for year-round use, as an emergency and an active layer. It uses 60gsm Primaloft Gold in the body, which isn’t quite as warm as 100/80gsm…
13th October 2022
Montane Women’s Fireball Jacket comes into its own either as a midlayer in winter, or a spare emergency layer in summer conditions. The Clo Vivo insulation is not quite as compressible as some, due in…
13th October 2022
The RAB women's Xanair Alpine is understated and functional. If a jacket had a personality, this would be one of those reliable folk that quietly get on with the job whilst less talented characters hog…
21st February 2022
Chris Townsend likes this lightweight warm jacket from Rohan, which holds up even in the worst weather.
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