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Montane Kamen XT Down Jacket Review - ''I wouldn’t hesitate to include this on a UK winter kit list or if heading on an expedition to higher altitude peaks.''

Posted by Nick Brown on Nov 24, 2025

New to the market this season is Montane’s Kamen range of Down Jackets. These come in two variations. The standard Kamen and its bigger brother, the Kamen XT which is being reviewed. They both feature 800 fill ExpeDRY Goose down, designed to resist water and moisture so it stays lofty even in damp conditions, but the XT version has a box wall construction. This means rather than the baffles …
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Ultralight Outdoor Gear Awards 2025

Jul 15, 2018

Every year, the Ultralight Outdoor Gear Awards celebrate the equipment that genuinely improves life on the trail; gear that earns its place in your pack through smart design, dependable performance and meaningful weight savings. Now in its third year, the awards continue to highlight not only the standout innovations in established categories, but also the overlooked gems that deserve far more att …
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