In reply to Jeff Ingman:
> I think that Mountain Lama means the Marmot DriClime Hoody, which I've used for the activities you describe for many years. A very light, next to the skin, just warm enough wind proof top. I still have to open the zip for steep winter walk-ins but that's because I run hot. Comfortable when damp and drys very quickly.
> I've used mine for winter climbing, rock climbing, running, skiing and mountain biking. It's probably the best single piece if clothing that I own.
Why shouldn't he mean the Marmot Ether Driclime Hoodie? I had the original Marmot Driclime and thought it was very good until I saw the Marmot Ether Driclime and immediately sold the old and bought the new. The Ether version is lighter and less bulky and, as requested by TRip, bundles up into it's pocket. Couldn't be better in my view. I now have one with a hood and one without and rarely go anywhere without one or the other.
For reference TRip - it's very much the Rab VR Alpine Lite, but "liter" (sic). Also - my recommendation is based on climbing, scrambling, walking. I never run anywhere, except perhaps down from the crag when the pub beckons!