Montane Mens Meteor Jacket RRP £130

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grough — On test: winter waterproof jackets reviewed

This minimalist jacket from the Italian South Tyrol brand is the lightest in the test and is pared back to exclude any unnecessary detail. They are filled with synthetic insulation (Rab's own 'Cirrus') and they are shelled with a water resistant Pertex outer.The durable water-resistant treatment is PFC-free and there’s 58 per cent recycled polyester in the fabric.

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The hood did, however, stay up in strong headwinds though it had to be tightened fully, and turned well with the head. Favoured by thru-hikers and ultra-light backpackers, quilts are a popular alternative to traditional sleeping bags. It recycles clothing at the end of its life or donates garments to four organisations to continue their use.It’s important to recognise even the best and most breathable jackets can’t immediately transfer all the perspiration most people produce when working hard getting up the hill. With classic mountain features and Pertex waterproofing, Montane's Meteor Hiking/Walking Jacket is a reliable hardshell that guarantees performance and weather protection.

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I’ve found that, as the effort subsides on a walk, this allows the built-up moisture to wick outwards so, by the end of the day, there will be less clamminess. The only drawback of the relatively thick 70 denier fabric was its stiff feeling and the accompanying noisiness, especially noticeable in the hood. It also has comfortemp filling, a biodegradable lyocell-based insulation, which helps make the Maier jacket one of the warmest in the test. A final point, but one worth making, is that this jacket contains bluesign approved fabrics and forms part of Berghaus’s MADEKIND range, so it is more eco-friendly than most budget waterproofs.Best uses: winter hillwalking; all-year hillwalking; mountaineering; fast and light activities; trekking. Keela avoids the use of PTFE laminates in the jacket and says it sources materials from sustainable sources.

Montane Meteor Pertex Waterproof Hiking/Walking Jacket

The Gore-Tex is faced with two different types of fabric (Arc'teryx do seem to be the kings of this multi fabric construction, and it is always so seamless-looking! Like its predecessor, the Meteor competes squarely with the Rab Downpour, matching it for waterproof-breathable performance, indeed utilising the same 40-denier weight nylon face fabric. The Craghoppers jacket was middling in weight and felt fairly thick, due to its dual-layer construction with a mesh liner. The Kangri GTX has water-resistant pit zips with twin pullers, which worked well in allowing some ventilation when the pace increased, without letting in the rain to any degree.The Meteor features a fully-adjustable hood that can be rolled away if necessary and contains a wired peak for customisation.