Montane Cetus Lite Jacket Review - “The Cetus Lite jacket has become a firm favourite and I will grab it off the coat hooks on a regular basis.”
Posted by Danny Pearson on Oct 21, 2024
I was delighted when Montane offered an opportunity to test
their Cetus Lite jacket several months before its official release. Since May
it’s been put through its paces, and I’ve been impressed with the performance.The Cetus Lite is part of Montane’s new Petrichor range. Petrichor
is Montane’s name for its own in-house fabric, which has been developed to
minimise the fabric’s environment
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Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Waterproof Jacket
Posted by Mark Richardson on Oct 16, 2023
A Waterproof jacket that will cope with most
conditions will have a Hydrostatic Head of 20,000mm and an MVTR (breathability) of 20,000g/m2. In both cases, higher is better. 2 and 2.5 layer jackets are less durable than 3
layer jackets but tend to be lighter in overall weight and more packable. 2 and
2.5 layer can sometimes feel a bit clammy next to the skin because of the lack
of
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Knowledgebase Page - Choosing a Shell Jacket
Oct 11, 2023
If you want a jacket to keep you dry when running, this will be a very different jacket to one suitable for backpacking or trekking. Waterproofs designed for RUNNING will be very lightweight so that they won't slow you down. It needs to pack very small so you can carry it when you don't need it, and the best examples will be highly breathable. Also consider a smock to save weight. A Bac
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The Montane Phase Lite Waterproof Jacket
Nov 14, 2022
The Phase Lite waterproof jacket has been designed for a wide range of fast and light adventures in the mountains. Whether you’re fell running in the Lake District, or planning a fastpacking adventure across the Scottish peaks, this lightweight and breathable GORE-TEX membrane provides the essential protection you need to help you go further, faster. The lightest and most breathable 3-layer f
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