Group Test Bombproof Winter Mountain Shells
What's the ideal shell for Scottish winter climbing and gnarly hill walks? A beefy and protective one! Here we review tough technical jackets from 12 leading manufacturers.
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These are reviews from the UKC editorial team
Rab's Skyline Range for Runners
Rab's Skyline range, aimed primarily at mountain runners, covers a full selection of lightweight clothing from shorts and leggings, to tops and jackets. We look at some key items from across the range.
Rab Women's Meridian Jacket
The Meridian is a good, lightweight shell that's ideal for hillwalking, backpacking and all-round three season use, says Sarah Jane Douglas.
Rab Zenith Jacket and Pants
Rab's latest waterproofs in Gore-Tex Paclite Plus, the Zenith jacket and trousers, are light and packable enough for weight-conscious users, but without compromising too far on essential mountain features like an active cut and decent pockets.
The North Face Summit L5 LT FUTURELIGHT Jacket and Trousers
In a campaign that challenges us to "Defy the past: Wear the future" The North Face's FUTURELIGHT...
Patagonia Ascensionist Jacket
It's not built for serious Scottish winter abuse, but for sweaty mountain activities, from ski touring and mountaineering to...
Mammut Masao Light Jacket
If you're after a lighter shell for less-rigorous mountain use, but keen not to sacrifice too many useful features, then the Masao Light...
Mountain Equipment Tupilak Atmo Jacket
An Alpine climbing shell that's also light and breathable enough for running, the versatile Tupilak Atmo meets pretty much...
Latest News
These are announcements direct from manufacturers
66 North and Polartec NeoShell: eliminate the wet winter sweat-fest
Polartec® NeoShell® - the world's most breathable waterproof fabric technology, is a key ingredient in select pieces of 66 North's wet weather collection designed for outdoor enthusiasts and engineered to protect against all weathers.
Mammut Nordwand Pro Hooded Jacket
The Eiger, Matterhorn and Grand Jorasses – names that have come to epitomize the supreme mountaineering discipline: the north face. We therefore felt that it was only fitting that our best hard shell should be named according to the purpose it was...
The Next Generation of Rab
Since our founding in 1981 we have worked at the forefront of insulation technology, becoming masters of our craft. Developing cutting-edge insulation designs requires the same approach that we bring to the mountains. Moving constantly forward with careful...
Torridon: A proper jacket we're proper proud of
Winter 2019 sees us relaunch the Torridon, built around our 'Function First' ethos and two years in the...
The North Face Summit L5 Ultralight Storm Jacket
Our lightest, most packable shell yet is designed to keep you dry through mountainside squalls without...
Rab Kinetic Alpine Jacket and Pants
Forget everything you think you know - the Kinetic Alpine will change the way you dress in the mountains. Fully...
Fjӓllrӓven unveils its Spring/Summer 2019 collection
Get outside and embrace the great outdoors with Fjӓllrӓven's latest Spring/Summer 2019 collection....
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