This 'all-in-one' jacket excels by shielding you from rain and delivering much-needed warmth when facing inclement weather. The jacket also prioritises breathability, ensuring you stay comfortable even during strenuous activities. Despite the marked drop in temperature I stayed toasty (though not too hot) in the Flux and even appreciated the extra-long hand-swallowing cuffs. hydrostatic head that ensures you are protected from melting spindrift and damp winter conditions whilst being sufficiently breathable to prevent moisture build up, even if days out exposed to the elements turn to weeks.

So as an insulating/waterproof jacket, it's designed to fit pretty snug and close to your body but has enough wiggle room under it for an extra layer on those really chilly days. He finds the Montane Flux, Rab Generator Alpine and Mountain Equipment Fitzroy are just as good for walkers as climbers.An extremely durable 80D fabric has been used in key areas across the shoulders, hips, and elbows, providing the most rugged protection where you need it most. Synthetic insulation will always be the best choice when incorporated into a wet weather shell, as it will keep you warm if it gets wet. Zip: Robust and chunky two-way main zip with internal anti-snag draft-excluding baffle, which folds over the top of the zip to avoid scratching the chin. Though the three jackets are a similar weight I feel (marginally) warmest and best protected from the elements in the Fitzroy.

It is adjustable which is handy on windy days when you don't want the hood flapping around allowing in cold air, and has a stiffened peak to keep the rain, wind and snow out of your eyes. We try our best to identify any issues like this and make you aware of them in the product description prior to purchase. Time and time again Gore-tex shows us that it’s one of the most reliable waterproof technologies on the market.It's not a major problem, but when worn over several layers I find them slightly close-fitting when bending the elbow. When I'm totally zipped up, side-to-side helmeted head movement is quite badly restricted, and I have to try very hard to look directly upwards at all. There's also a single Napoleon-style chest pocket, again laser cut and bonded, and roomy enough for hat and gloves or an OS map.

The hood's adjustment toggles are internal, and once you've got used to that they're slightly less fiddly than the conventional external arrangement; again, those unsecured drawcord ends can occasionally ping you in the face. Sleeves: Long in the arms too – again ideal when climbing or for those days you just want to retract your hands as far inside as possible. The Duality Jacket combines fully seam taped and waterproof GORE-TEX with Gore Performance technology and PrimaLoft® insulation in the ultimate solution for warmth and weather protection in one package. The arms are cut roomy enough for over-layering, and when doing so feel just a tiny bit less restrictive than the other two jackets on test; the difference can't be more than a couple of millimetres though.Montane is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation, ensuring that our values, policies, and standards are understood and adhered to in the factories who manufacture our goods. It features Gore-Tex technology, which provides excellent waterproofing and breathability, making it ideal for various outdoor activities. A great lightweight jacket that’s both water resistant and windproof and which keeps you warm in all seasons with just a base layer and thin fleece underneath.