Technical mountain jackets are great in their place, but if you're just out for a walk in chilly autumn or winter weather you might prefer something snug, simple and comparatively affordable. Chris Scaife and Carolina Smith check out these men's and women's softshells.
Any Sprayway stuff I've seen in recent years has looked very decent, even if it's not the most cutting edge. Nice to see a UK-based company providing decent gear at a good price.