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Montane Phase Lite Gore-Tex Jacket Review - ''For fast hikes through the hills, through later summer into autumn, the Phase Lite would be a more than capable companion.''

Posted by Mathew Garbutt on Dec 10, 2025

The Montane Phase Lite Gore-Tex Jacket is a high-performance, lightweight waterproof jacket built for fast-paced adventures, but is just as much suited for those that prefer long and slow exploits. It features a 40 Denier Gore-Tex performance shell, rated at 28,000 mm hydrostatic head with excellent breathability. Built with recycled nylon face and backer fabrics and Gore-Tex’s new ePE memb …
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Rab Latok Mountain GTX Jacket Review - ''It is a tough, highly protective shell that kept me dry and comfortable throughout, demonstrating its reliability in real-world mountain conditions.''

Posted by Andy Neil on Nov 26, 2025

When a jacket is advertised as offering “unflinching protection for mountain missions in any weather”, it sets some very high expectations. Over the past few months, I have had every opportunity to see whether the Rab Latok Mountain GTX Jacket lives up to that promise. I picked it up back in August and, thanks to an unseasonably mild autumn, I found myself actively chasing rain clouds …
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Rab's New Gore-Tex Technology Explained

Oct 01, 2025

When you need breathability, durability and protection in equal measure, this versatile GORE-TEX Shell offers all-round performance for year-round mountain adventures. Built using 3-layer GORE-TEX PRO Product Technology with an innovative fluorocarbon-free ePE membrane, it has tougher fabric across the shoulders and sleeves for abrasion resistance from the repetitive rub of bac …
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