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Group Test Mountain Shells Around £200

Can you pick up a decent shell for only around £200? We think so! While top-end technical waterproof jackets cost big money, less specialist alternatives are available for lots less. In terms of quality and functionality, our benchmark budget is a bit of a sweet spot. In this group test 10 alternatives go head to head.

55 9 Feb, 2022

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Sprayway Vectis and Fen - Light in your pack, and on your wallet

A quality all-round shell needn't weigh heavy on your bank balance, find Carolina Smith and Chris Scaife, as they check out these lightweight men's and women's jackets.

9 Aug

Berghaus Mtn Guide Hyper Alpha Jacket - Madness or Genius?

An unconventional marriage of waterproof and fleece in one lightweight shell, the Hyper Alpha defies neat pigeonholing. So what does Toby Archer make of it?

10 25 Jul

Sprayway Kid's Jackets - Eldon IA and Kip IA

A shell and a fleece which can be zipped together for convenience (but which also of course work well alone), these kid's jackets are decent value, says Dan Bailey, with good hand-me-down potential. From climbing hills to the school run, the...

2 16 May

Berghaus MTN Seeker GTX Jacket - a lot of shell for your money

With its durable feel, generous cut, and plenty of useful features, the MTN Seeker GTX Jacket...

5 1 Feb

Rab Latok Alpine GTX Shell

Are you after a lightweight and highly breathable mountain shell, but something still robust enough for all-round Scottish winter...

13 Jan

Berghaus Mtn Guide GTX Pro Jacket Marks Return of the Extrem Range

This season Berghaus have relaunched their technical mountain-oriented Extrem range, after a...

20 Dec, 2022

Berghaus Paclite Dynak jacket

Lightweight, well cut, and highly breathable, the Paclite Dynak Jacket isn't a lot of shell for your money, say Fliss Freeborn...

2 13 Dec, 2022

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Berghaus MTN Guide Hyper Alpha

In the MTN Guide Hyper Alpha, Berghaus has brought together two high performance fabrics to create an ultra-lightweight waterproof and insulated shell for long, hard days in the mountains.

19 Sep

The North Face Torre Egger Jacket

The North Face Summit Series™ offers a breakthrough in mountaineering technology, equipping explorers with the most innovative collection on the market.

2 24 Nov, 2022

Extrem is Back

Lying at the heart of Berghaus since 1986, the iconic Extrem range returns to the peaks this Winter, continuing its mission to provide climbers and mountaineers with industry- leading kit to make the most of the mountain.

16 27 Oct, 2022