In reply to MonkeyPuzzle:
I don't think I've ever seen the prophet for less than £230, even when not in my size, but maybe I'm not looking in the right places??? It's the same grams of Primaloft as the Alpkit. So still a way to go to the £160 of the Apogee. Not trying to do the hard sale here but Alpkit does do regular clearance like the one they have now, some items down 50%.
I've used the prototype of the Apogee lots in Scotland and whilst I agree that the outer fabric is thin and it's easily damaged by spiky things, I do prefer that is lighter and more packable using a lighter outer as I have to carry it with me up a climb. Plus, is not that my other brands' belay jackets fair any better to damage with thicker fabrics. The one thing I gotta say is that the cuff sock is annoying with wet belay gloves, I cut mine one off so I can put and take off the jacket without taking my gloves off.
In my view, this jacket, like most Alpkit gear, whilst not having all the signing and dancing fancy bits, it does the job really well at a good price and you still get Gold Primaloft insulation like any other manufacturer. Plus you get an amazing after-sale care and repair, something that other brands can't or won't do (£70 to repair a busted Rab zip anyone ???)