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The Alpine Light is a super lightweight soft shell (just 312g in a men's medium) which has good airflow and breathability to keep you cool, dry and comfortable across a broad temperature range, but also staves off windchill effectively with its wind and water-resistant Pertex outer combined with a fast-wicking liner. The fit is relatively roomy, and there are two mesh-lined chest pockets, but no h …

Soft shells are all about comfort and versatility, and thanks to a great cut and a weatherproof four-way stretch fabric, the Frontier delivers on both counts. But while the inner lining feels soft even against bare skin, the outer face is pretty tough. The double-weave nylon fends off breezes and light precipitation, but wicks well too, so yourarely get too clammy.VERDICTPretty much the …