In reply to UKC Gear:
I've owned a Flux jacket for a year or so now and it’s been great. I couldn’t get the ME Fitzroy at the time so had a good look round at other jackets a settled on the Flux. The jackets been really warm with what seems like a good balance of insulation in the arms and body. It fits me pretty well although it would be nice if it was a little bit longer as it can ride up a bit with a harness. It’s got lots of nice features but one thing is a little strange. The cuffs have a double layered 'protective' patch on the outside, why it’s not on the inside where the jacket rubs against the rock as you climb, I have no idea.
I’ve found the hood to OK with helmet although you can’t do the main zip all the way up. It’s massive without a helmet! The peaks not great, oven with the wire it could do with being stiffer. Maybe another elastic drawstring is needed to go around the top of the head like you find on hard-shells?
The whole thing squashes (with a bit of a struggle) into its hand pocket and can be zipped up. Normally it sits in the bottom of my winter bag to crack out if it gets really cold or in an emergency. The primaloft appears to be getting a bit thin in places but it has never had a wash so that should sort it out.
All in all I've been really happy with it, yes the ME Fitzroy may be slightly better, but its made me have a look at some of Montane other kit and I would recommend it if it fits you.