Montane Mens Dyno XT Softshell Jacket RRP £140

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One large pocket and one smaller pocket might have been better for keeping loose things secure, as two large pockets seem a bit like overkill on a summer weight softshell. Our reviewer has now worn it a lot in the early summer warm weather as well as in the last blasts of winter, and despite initial concerns he has been pleased with the ROM's breathability across that range. As we've come to expect from Mountain Equipment, the tailoring allows full arm movement with no danger of hem lift.

Were there to be a downside to a typical summer softshell it would be that its lightweight and breathable nature would generally result in it being less ideal in colder, windier conditions.There is enough give around the arms for free movement, and the body comes down far enough that when climbing it won't pull out from under a harness.

With everything fastened and the hood up you definitely get that 'tucked away' feeling you'll want on a windy mountain route. Four pockets and climbing helmet hood mean it is well equipped for climbing, mountaineering and mountain walking alike. Where product tags have been removed, even if they have been re-attached, Mountain Kit will not be able to refund the product.A stretchy double weave EXOLITE fabric and precise Active fit offers both the toughness and unhindered movement necessary for those who find themselves making moves on hard rock and ice. Better is the main zip, a chunky and robust YKK Vislon, which is backed with an internal anti-snag draught excluding baffle. Although this sounds fairly standard, it'll become one of your most used jackets come winter, trust us! Head movement is unrestricted; the lightly reinforced brim offers just enough structure to resist flapping madly in the wind; and the collar comes up high to provide maximum protection for the neck and chin.

That said, given its lightness, this is definitely a jacket for spring - autumn use rather than winter.You have a legal right to reject faulty goods within 30 days of receipt and get a refund, including postage back to us. Learn more here about the organisations Montane is working with to protect our playground, and to help us to make considered, responsible choices. That said, it has also been put through use on warmer days and performed relatively well, not least because of the fact that this is an extremely stretchy and breathable material, and wicks away moisture very effectively. Should the item be found genuinely faulty we aim to reach a fair and agreed solution, which may be a refund, a replacement, or a professional repair.

Arm length is generous without being excessive, and the simple part-elastic, part-velcro cuffs work well, stretching over a glove if you need them to but also closing down neatly onto a bare wrist to offer a neat low-profile fit.Functional articulation is built into the hood and sleeves, and gusseted underarms extend range of motion. For the demands of climbing and mountaineering it seems a good idea to use a tough zip, though it's worth mentioning that the Psiphon's only has one zipper which makes it hard to access a belay loop if it's worn over a harness. New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the . Starting at the top, you've got a fully adjustable hood which can be rolled away when not in use and will fit over a climbing helmet to increase warmth and protection. As such, we've used it as a midlayer in winter conditions, and as a light over-layer in bridge-season weather; it's very versatile in that regard.