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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The Updated Montane Featherlite Jacket
Jun 01, 2026
The Montane Featherlite Hoodie became one of my most-used layers during this year's TGO Challenge, where a windproof layer felt practically mandatory. Wind protection is its biggest strength, taking the edge off exposed coastal sections and higher ground without feeling stuffy when moving at a steady pace. The PERTEX Quantum Air fabric feels soft and quiet, with noticeably better breathability tha
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