Montane Featherlite Hoodie Review - ''It is light enough to carry all the time, protective enough to wear for hours, and practical enough that it does not feel like specialist kit you only use in the hills.''
Posted by Andy Neil on Jun 25, 2026
The Montane Featherlite Hoodie became one of my most-used layers on this year’s TGO Challenge. It was a very windy crossing, and other than my baselayer and trousers, which I had to keep on or risk being arrested, this was probably the item I wore most.
I have used lighter windproof layers before, but what I like about the Featherlite is that it does not feel too stripped back. At 115g (med
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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 possibl
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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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