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
Montane Podium Pull-On
Weighing just 100g (size Medium) the Podium really is light, says Rob Greenwood, with a minimalist pack size that will likely take up less room than your sandwiches. But this is a bit more than a just-in-case shell, and it'll appeal to hillwalk...
Marmot Keele Peak Jacket, feat. Pertex Shield Pro
Featuring Pertex Shield Pro fabric, which is soft, stretchy and highly breathable, the Keele Peak is a fully-featured jacket that manages to achieve a lot for its weight, says Rob Greenwood.
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...
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...
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...
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Montane Unisex Podium Waterproof Pull-On Jacket
Designed for fast and light runners for whom kit weight and packability is paramount, the Podium Pull-On uses one of the lightest weight waterproof and breathable fabrics available. Perfect as a reliable emergency waterproof shell which will pa...
New for AW'20 - Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket and Pants
Using a unique fabric with diamond-shaped filaments that lock together, the new Helium Rain Jacket and Pants have five times the tear strength of the current Helium fabric, as well as a 50 percent higher waterproof rating.
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...
Mammut Nordwand Pro Hooded Jacket
The Eiger, Matterhorn and Grand Jorasses – names that have come to epitomize the supreme mountaineering discipline: the...
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...
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...
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