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UOG TOP PICK: This lightweight jacket is highly waterproof with a hydrostatic head of 30,000 and breathable with an MVTR of 43,000. It has an active fit, good for wearing with a harness. The hem, cuffs, and hood are adjustable. The pockets are high for harness use. Long-distance hikers will appreciate its packability, waterproofness, and breathability.
Montbell says:
Made with Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper and seam sealed to provide stellar weather proofing in a breathable form. This lightweight hard shell is soft to the touch, helping deliver comfort on treks in any weather.
(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship MontBell products outside of the UK)
Our Verdict
This, highly packable and very lightweight jacket boasts some impressive stats with a hydrostatic head of 30,000 and an MVTR (Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate) of 43,000, you can read more about both of these in our help and advice section below, but essentially, what these figures mean is, that the jacket is incredibly waterproof, but also highly breathable.
The jacket has an active fit, that doesn’t run too long meaning it’s good to wear with a harness if the need arises. The hem of the jacket is cinched with a drawcord and the cuffs are adjusted with Velcro. The hood too is adjusted with a drawcord, whilst the back toggle is adjusted with Velcro, which is much easier to adjust with the jacket on. The pockets are quite high, again for use with a harness
I think long-distance hikers are going to fall in love with this jacket, it’s so light and easy to stuff into a rucksack, but, if the rain does come and you are forced to wear this jacket for a long period, it’s going to keep you dry, and allows you to ventilate heat well.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Seam sealed the WINDSTOPPER® fabrics by GORE‑TEX LABS Windstopper to enhance weather proofing
- An unique K-MONO CUT pattern reduces seams to reduce weight and improve water-resistance and durability
- 3-Way Adjustable Hood allows for a fine-tuned fit to provide an excellent field of vision
- Weather resistant Aqua-Tect zipper provides waterproofing without storm flaps
- Roll Up Hood
- Smart Sewing Technology
- Adjustable Alpine Cuffs
- Draw Cords Hem Adjustment
- 2 zippered hand pockets
- Stuff sack included
Specifications
- Small weighs: 181g
- Medium weighs: 188g
- Large weighs: 199g
- XLarge weighs: 212g
- Water resistance: 20,000 mm
- Breathability: 43,000 g / m² / 24hrs (JIS L-1099 B-1 method)
- Compressed size: 7 x 7 x 13 cm
Material & Construction
- 2-layer WINDSTOPPER® fabrics by GORE-TEX LABS
- 20-denier nylon ripstop (DWR finish) / Breathability: 43,000 g / m² / 24hrs (JIS L-1099 B-1 method)
- Montbell rainwear utilizes material with a water pressure resistance of 20,000mm or more.
