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A baselayer top is essential for any outdoor layering system. Opting for a wicking t-shirt made with Rab's Dryflo™ technology, rather than a cotton material, allows the shirt to better manage your body's moisture and sweat. This helps keep you comfortable during your hike. Designed for fast-moving pursuits in an alpine climate, Dryflo™ Air keeps you comfortable summit after summit with …

I tested the women’s Outdoor Research Helium UL jacket during early spring and I was very impressed with its performance. It will be a firm staple in my backpack for hikes during spring to autumn months for showery spells. I chose a size small, which is the size I would usually choose in a waterproof jacket. The jacket has a trim, streamlined fit but was loose enough to fit a base layer and …

The Helium UL Jacket is built for fast miles and weather that won’t make up its mind. Ultralight, waterproof, and easy to pack, it moves from trail running, hiking, or peak bagging to travel and daily wear without missing a beat. The next-generation Helium UL Jacket features Toray Dermizax™ 3D 2.75-layer waterproof protection for true ultralight performance, with improved breathability …

Unlike traditional waterproof technology, Petrichor’s hydrophilic membrane actively breathes to physically transport moisture away from damp layers and skin, and out into the air. The membrane manages your own microclimate to enable you to move fast and light while staying dry — the harder you work, the harder it works. This technology excels even when your baselayer is slightly wet, t …

The Montane Phase Lite Gore-Tex Jacket is a high-performance, lightweight waterproof jacket built for fast-paced adventures, but is just as much suited for those that prefer long and slow exploits. It features a 40 Denier Gore-Tex performance shell, rated at 28,000 mm hydrostatic head with excellent breathability. Built with recycled nylon face and backer fabrics and Gore-Tex’s new ePE memb …

If you’re in the market for jacket that combines unrestrictive movement and comfort in a lightweight package, then look no further than Montane’s Tenacity Nano Hoodie. Useability & ConstructionDesigned to cope in changing weather conditions (which ideal for British weather!) and activities, this softshell jacket is anything but. Made from GRANITE Stretch Nano a tough fabric twinn …

Montane’s Cetus Petrichor Jacket is a lightweight, high-performance waterproof designed for fast-moving days in the mountains. Weighing around 398g in a men's medium or 370g in a women's UK12, it balances weather protection with excellent breathability, making it a solid choice for hillwalkers and those tackling changeable conditions. The jacket is built with Montane’s PETRICHOR 3 …

Montane have designed this jacket to be a technical piece, versatile enough to wear for most activities throughout the year. The idea being to offer a warm yet breathable layer that also offers high wind resistance. This sounded perfect for me, so I decided to put one to the test on a three-day backpacking trip in Cumbria. As my trip was only for 3 days, I planned to pack as light as possibl …

New for the Autumn/winter season from Montane is the Khamsin Softshell. It is a lightly insulated, wind resistant, technical softshell that is perfect for those changeable windy autumn days on the hills. It is made from wind resistant Raptor Flex fabric that is 88% recycled and has excellent four way stretch, making it super comfortable to wear. On the inside it is lined with an Octa fl …

Engineered to excel across multiple activities, the Sirocco Lite combines high-performance fabrics to deliver wind-resistant protection, freedom of movement and breathable warmth for the ultimate versatile midlayer. Wind resistant and highly breathable insulated core protects and keeps the body warm without overheating during more demanding activities. High stretch fleece panelling …