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Montbell says:
Made with our proprietary waterproof-breathable DRYTEC 3-layer fabric, this model performs reliably across a wide range of uses-from entry-level to demanding conditions. The supple material provides a lightweight, comfortable feel, while the pattern allows easy arm movement, ensuring excellent mobility and a light, unrestrictive fit.
(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship MontBell products outside of the UK)
Our Verdict
I'm really impressed with this garment, not just because of its 3-layer construction, well-fitting hood and innovative drawcord usage, but also because it’s very reasonably priced, for the level of protection this gives you, it really stands alone in this price range.
Based on customer feedback, we’ve found that this jacket runs large, so you may want to order one size down.
The Thunder Pass has a nice adjustable hood that gives good protection; however, it doesn’t have a stiffened peak, something I’d like to see. The hood can be rolled away and stashed in the collar
The cut of the jacket is only down to the belt line, so if you like a jacket to hang down past your pockets this may not be the jacket for you.
The cuffs are partially elasticated and also fasten with a Velcro tab so you get a nice tight fit, that has a little give. The hem of the jacket is cinched in with two draw cords you access from the two large hand pockets, this took a little time to get used to, but overall found it to be an innovative way to keep the drawcord from dangling down below your jacket, so it avoids getting snagged or tangled, a nice feature.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Proprietary DRYTEC fabric offers waterproof and breathable protection
- Fully seam-sealed construction enhances waterproof performance
- Original sewing pattern allows unrestricted arm movement
- Tri-Axial Hood ensures a snug fit and visibility
- Roll-up hood with a hook-and-loop tab fastens the hood in place to prevent flapping
- Weather resistant Aqua-Tect zipper keeps out water in a lightweight form
- Alpine Cuff helps keep wind and snow out
- Hem adjuster quickly cinches the hem and helps shut out cold air
- Smart Sewing Technology reduces weight by cutting extra fabric away from seams
- 2 zippered hand pockets
- Equipped with a name tag
- Stuff sack included
Specifications
- Small weighs: 305g
- Medium weighs: 325g
- Large weighs: 344g
- XLarge weighs: 364g
- Water resistance: 20,000mm+
- Breathability: 15,000 g/m2/24hrs
Material & Construction
- 3-layer DRYTEC (PFAS-free)
- 15-denier Ballistic Airlight nylon ripstop (PFAS-free water repellent finish)
