I need to replace a jacket I've had for years. It's a very simple lightweight windproof with a really thin fleece lining so it's perfect for windy spring/autumn days or for taking as a belay jacket on multipitch routes.
Can anyone recommend anything that would fit the bill?
I'm after a jacket i can just pull on over a t shirt that is windproof and has a little bit of warmth. Don't want 2 layers. Needs to be lightweight and pack down pretty small
Marmot Ether Driclime every time. I had the original Driclime but the more recent "Ether" version is many times better, being lighter and less bulky (goes into it's pocket) whilst achieving the same end.
There's a new alpkit jacket that fits the bill though I've never tried one.
My stuck record at the moment is the Berghaus hypertherm hoody. Stupidly light, 100 weight fleeceish warmth and windproof. Reversible too so have two warmth options. Wouldn't let it anywhere near grit though!
Got a Rab Vapour Rise Alpine from GO last week for £70, half-price so-called black Friday deal - it's surprisingly warm for something so light and the fabric has a really nice soft feel. Got a good review on here IIRC
I have the same jacket and it's decent for certain activities but it's nowhere near as warm or windproof as the Xenon. And it's heavier and less compressible. But apart from that...
I've just bought one of the new alpkit ones, to replace a rab vapour rise that was just to big for me. I've not yet had a chance to take the alpkit out in anger yet, but only have good things to say about rab vapour rise
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