Rab PrimaLoft Technology Explained
Nov 28, 2024
From active sheet insulation that responds to your output to loose fill insulation that mimics the structure of down, we use a variety of types of PrimaLoft® synthetic insulation in our gear. Each one has its unique benefits, tailored to particular conditions and activities. So how do we select which one to use in each product? Discover how these PrimaLoft® insulations work to provide you wi
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Montane's ExpeDRY™ Down Technology Explained
Oct 31, 2024
ExpeDRY™ is a new chemical
free alternative to WR treated
hydrophobic down that
performs better in real world
situations, assists in consumer
care and uses 70% fewer
resources to produce.The Alpine 850 Nano Hoodie is filled with 60g (Medium) of goose down, which has non-toxic gold particles bonded to it for fast-drying performance and industry-leading warmth. The inert, chemical-free t
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Montane Alpine 850 Nano Down Hoodie Review - “A highly technical, lightweight down hoodie, for active people with high demands for packable, performance”
Posted by Lois Fife on Oct 29, 2024
Montane Women’s Alpine 850 Nano Hoodie – with added GOLD!!
Jacket tested in a UK12, (Eclipse Blue) weight: 196g
The Montane Women’s Alpine 850 Nano Hoodie is a highly
thermally efficient, technical down jacket. My first impression of this jacket
is the weight - it is extremely light - weighing less than 200g.
I have tested this jacket for six months, from late spring,
throughout s
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Montane Sirocco Lite Review - “A super comfortable jacket that truly does offer a great balance between warmth and breathability.”
Posted by Sam Naylor on Oct 23, 2024
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 po
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Montane Alpine 850 Nano Down Hoodie Review - “I’ve loved this jacket since the moment I first tried it on. Super lightweight, really comfortable on and offering a lot of warmth for its weight.”
Posted by Rob Farquhar on Oct 22, 2024
Sometimes you get an item of clothing that as soon as you
put it on it feels right. Montane’s Alpine 850 Nano Down Hoodie for me is one
of these. A very lightweight down jacket that for dry days provides plenty of
warmth as my outer layer and then gives me a lot of comfort as a middle layer
when the rain is falling.
As of October 2024, the Alpine 850 Nano Down Hoodie is the second li
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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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Montane Torren Waterproof Jacket Review - ''The Torren Jacket has convinced me that this would be a suitable piece of kit for all year round use.''
Posted by Rob Farquhar on Oct 07, 2024
A waterproof jacket has become a real necessity in the
extremely unpredictable weather in the UK, even in the height of summer. The
new Torren Waterproof Jacket from Montane has served me well on far more
occasions than I’d hoped for in the last few months.
This is the first time that Montane’s new
Petrichor waterproof
technology has been used to help reduce the impact of PFC/PCAS i
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Montane Cetus Lite Jacket Review - “My go-to jacket for the last 5 months (May to September)”
Posted by Lois Fife on Oct 02, 2024
This has been my go-to jacket for the last 5 months (May to
September) and has performed well when needed, either as protection from a
sudden summer shower or worn for a full day on the Lakeland fells in low cloud
and constant drizzle.
This Cetus ‘Lite’ jacket in Deep Forest, size UK12 weighs 290g
and packs down pretty small for stashing in a backpack. The Montane 3-layer Pet
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Montane Petrichor Technology Explained
Sep 30, 2024
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, the air
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Montane Khamsin Hooded Softshell Review - “A very comfortable, very functional softshell that works great as an in-between jacket”
Posted by Nick Brown on Sep 30, 2024
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
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Wild Camping for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide for the UK
Posted by Andy Neil on Sep 05, 2024
Wild camping is more than just a
hobby; it’s an enriching and deeply rewarding experience that allows you to
reconnect with nature in its most unfiltered form. Whether waking up to a breathtaking
mountain sunrise, listening to the soothing sounds of a forest at night, or
simply enjoying the solitude that only the wilderness can offer wild camping
provides a unique escape from the everyday hus
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Montane Sirocco Lite Jacket
Sep 02, 2024
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
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