Montane Featherlite Hoodie Review - ''It is light enough to carry all the time, protective enough to wear for hours, and practical enough that it does not feel like specialist kit you only use in the hills.''
Posted by Andy Neil on Jun 25, 2026
The Montane Featherlite Hoodie became one of my most-used layers on this year’s TGO Challenge. It was a very windy crossing, and other than my baselayer and trousers, which I had to keep on or risk being arrested, this was probably the item I wore most.
I have used lighter windproof layers before, but what I like about the Featherlite is that it does not feel too stripped back. At 115g (med
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Women’s Helium UL jacket Review - ''The perfect choice for fast moving activities and this breathable lightweight waterproof jacket will certainly be my waterproof jacket of choice in the coming months!''
Posted by Nicola Dickinson on Apr 29, 2026
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
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