Montane Axis Alpha Review - “A perfect choice for high workloads in unforgiving environments”
Posted by Trek Scotland on Aug 24, 2022
One of the more technical jackets we have used over the past
6 months, the Axis Alpha Down jacket on first appearance is similar in design
to the Montane Quattro Fusion, a jacket we very much enjoyed testing and
reviewing and have continued to use over the past few years.
Montane has a great reputation for creating some very
innovative clothing, with a wide mix of materials to produce
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Haglofs LIM Comp Hood Review - ''It’s my go-to insulating layer for all of my outdoor pursuits''
Posted by Andy Neil on Aug 16, 2022
The L.I.M (Less Is More) range from
Haglofs, it is all about
saving weight without compromising performance. So when it came to choosing a mid-layer for my
2 week trip across Scotland I was set from the start on the new
L.I.M Mid Comp Hood. Wanting something close fitting to
work with a layering system, and thinking I would be in my wet weather gear for
long spells of t
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MVTR and Breathability Explained
Posted by Mark Richardson on Jun 13, 2022
MVTR stands for moisture vapor transmission rate. It measures the rate at which moisture permeates through a fabric measured in grams/meter /day. As it turns out though, this is a very hard measurement to make and therefore figures should be used as a rough guide only.
Haglofs Roc Gore-Tex Jacket Review - Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Posted by Chris Futers on May 31, 2022
The ROC GTX Jacket from
Haglof’s is perfectly suited to
Hikers and Backpackers a-like due to the simple design that will stand the test
of time with a rucksack on your back.
First of all, this is not a shell that you will pop in your
rucksack for the off chance of rain, but a jacket for trips/days out where rain
will definitely be a factor. The 3-layer Gore-Tex will take all th
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Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket Review - Ultralight Outdoor Gear
May 05, 2022
Worn as a daytime synthetic layer on a backpacking trip
in late September to Switzerland, the micro puff seems to be one of the
lightest insulated jackets around. I carry a down jacket against the evening
chill but a light synthetic for daytime, and as I’m normally on the move I
don’t need too much to keep me warm.
The Micro Puff is ideal for the job and I was really
impressed by how
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Montane Litespeed Jacket Review - Trek Scotland
Posted by Trek Scotland on Apr 22, 2022
With a very low pack size and weight of just 150 grams
(medium) the
Montane Litespeed jacket is said to be a versatile item perfect
for fast paced activities in which a saving of weight is paramount.
The entire jacket is made up of a super thin Pertex Quantum
ECO 100% recycled nylon outer with DWR. We found the Litespeed to be a great
outer layer for knocking away moderate windspeed
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Rab Generator Alpine Jacket Review - Good Consistency in Performance
Posted by Trek Scotland on Apr 05, 2022
Rab’s latest range of winter jackets look to be creating a lot of interest,
with the
Generator Alpine showing early signs that this could be a cold
weather jacket specifically with British winter conditions in mind.
“Built
for exposed climbs and formidable winter weather, the new Generator
Alpine
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Montane Spirit Lite Waterproof Jacket
May 28, 2019
The Montane Men's Spirit Lite Waterproof Jacket is designed for mountain walking and long-distance trekking alike. Made using a waterproof GORE-TEX Paclite® Plus shell fabric and fully taped seams, this waterproof jacket offers total protection from the elements in a lightweight and packable package. A fully adjustable hood and weather-resistant pockets ensure this men's waterproof jacket comes wi
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