About Montane
Sep 04, 2024
Montane has become synonymous with lightweight and breathable clothing and equipment. For over 30 years Montane has worked closely with serious mountain professionals working in hostile conditions across the globe as a proving ground for garment design. From the British Antarctic Survey to British Mountain Rescue Teams. Professionals who demand the toughest credentials from their clothing and equi
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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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Montane Trailblazer 25 Rucksack Review - “A versatile, comfortable daypack; it's a fantastic choice for outdoor pursuits like day hiking and summer summit trips.”
Posted by Andy Neil on Apr 09, 2024
The Montane Trailblazer 25L is a meticulously crafted backpack to elevate your hiking experience. This innovative pack seamlessly blends comfort, functionality, and sustainability, making it an ideal companion for day hikes, gym sessions, and daily commutes.
With its 25-litre capacity, I found the Trailblazer 25L a perfect-sized day pack for hiking and hill walking. It was large enough to
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Ultralight Outdoor Gear Awards 2023
Posted by Andy Neil on Dec 22, 2023
2023 was an excellent year for new ultralight equipment and clothing, and we wanted to highlight some of our favourite gear that hit the market this year. Some pieces, like the Montbell Plasma 1000, pushed the limits of what it means to be ultralight even further. Others, like the Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions sleeping pad, showed real innovation by raising their R-value to an industry-leading 8.
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Alpine 850 Down Hoodie Review - “High-performance winter insulation piece, offering a blend of warmth and functionality”
Posted by Andy Neil on Nov 15, 2023
I have to admit that this review is a tad late. In my defence, I
was waiting for some appropriately cold weather to test the jacket; thankfully,
November has arrived and brought some wintry conditions.
Montane has brought two new down jackets to
the market this season: the Alpine 850 Lite Down Hoodie, and the jacket I have been testing, the Alpine 850 Down Hoodie. The lat
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Montane Dart Lite Long Sleeve T-shirt Review - “The Dart Lite kept me comfortable and warm when tested down to low single figure °C temperatures”
Posted by Danny Pearson on Oct 27, 2023
Surprisingly, Montane’s new Dart Lite T’s are made from
recycled plastic bottles so are helping to reuse plastic waste. The resulting
polyester fabric is quick drying as polyester doesn’t absorb water so is perfect
for wicking away moisture.
I have used the standard Dart long sleeve base layer before
and prefer this new Lite version. I tend to get quite hot when hiking
especially up hill
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Montane Dart Zip Neck Review - “Good breathability & fast drying qualities make this ideal for intense activities”
Posted by Charlotte Arnold on Oct 02, 2023
The fabric being 100% recycled polyester isn't the softest base layer I've ever worn, but it definitely has the most stretch. I found it very comfortable nonetheless. The high wicking, good breathability & fast drying qualities make this ideal for intense activities or a great layering piece for cooler conditions. Another great feature of the fabric, especially with prolonged wear, is th
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Montane Dart XT Zip Neck Review - “The thickest of the Dart range and has a lovely thermal, brushed pile on the inside that is comfortable against the skin”
Posted by Lois Fife on Oct 02, 2023
The Women’s Dart XT Zip neck long sleeve base layer is the
thickest of the Dart range and has a lovely thermal, brushed pile on the inside
that is comfortable against the skin and a smooth tight-knit outer fabric. The
4-way stretch Polyester/Elastine blended fabric makes for a close-fitting technical
garment that not only moves easily with the body but also takes moisture away
leaving y
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Montane Dart Lite Long Sleeve T-Shirt Review - “The lightweight fabric worked well under a waterproof ... and as a stand-alone layer when the sun came out.”
Posted by Lois Fife on Oct 02, 2023
The Women’s Montane Dart Lite long sleeve base layer is the
lightest weight item in the Dart range and is perfect for warm weather
activities, high exertion sports or as part of a layering system. The 100%
recycled APEX PK Eco fabric doesn’t have much stretch and fits where it touches,
so isn’t highly compliant with the movement of the body during activity. The
plus side is that fabric
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Montane Alpine 850 Lite Down Hoodie Review - ''It is well made and offers leading edge warmth to weight ratio''
Posted by Mark Richardson on Sep 07, 2023
When
backpacking I want a very lightweight insulated windproof layer for daytime use
and a down jacket for evening, with of course the flexibility to wear them both
if it gets very cold. The insulation value I need for the down jacket depends
on the temperatures I expect. I took the
Alpine 850 Lite Down Hoodie with me on
a recent backpacking trip to the Scottish Highlands at the
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Montane Dart XT Zip Neck Review - ''I tested mine during an August Munro bagging backpacking trip and was comfortable all day''
Posted by Mark Richardson on Sep 07, 2023
For me, a
baselayer is all about comfort, and that means high wicking, odour control and
those details that make a garment fit well.
Montane’s
Dart series are great examples of an ideal baselayer, the fabric has 4-way
stretch and flatlocked seams which means they can sit against your skin without
feeling restrictive in any way, and without the irritation that a conventional
se
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Montane Dart Zip Neck Review - ''A close fit is essential for wicking of sweat away from the skin, and Dart does this really well''
Posted by Mark Richardson on Sep 07, 2023
For me, a
baselayer is all about comfort, and that means high wicking, odour control and
those details that make a garment fit well.
Montane’s
Dart series are great examples of an ideal baselayer, the fabric has 4-way
stretch and flatlocked seams which means they can sit against your skin without
feeling restrictive in any way, and without the irritation that a conventional
se
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