Designed to be worn on the go in a range of conditions, these midweight synthetic insulated jackets are each a good breathable choice for hillwalkers, climbers and mountaineers, says John McKenna.

This lightweight, packable jacket is made with PERTEX® SHIELD fabric and has added stretch so it moves with you.Timescale to deal with your claim - for technical faults or repairs we use the services of the original manufacturer or nominated agent for inspection, testing and high quality guaranteed repairs. You have a legal right to reject faulty goods within 30 days of receipt and get a refund, including postage back to us. Perhaps it's partly that Montane's sizing just doesn't suit me well – the other two jackets on test are a size L, but with the Flux anything less than XL is way too short on my body. Wir geben uns die größte Mühe, die Auswirkungen unseres unternehmerischen Handelns auf die Umwelt zu verringern.

Without a helmet there's plenty of room, the volume is easily adjusted to suit, and the hood is more inclined to move with the head. This versatile jacket boasts a seamless fusion of fully seam-taped, waterproof Gore-Tex with Gore Performance technology and PrimaLoft insulation. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Primaloft has been around for years and has proven its credentials in some of the worst conditions however Primaloft Gold is a little different to previous generations of Primaloft.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.

Faults deemed to have been caused by misuse or improper care (including washing not in accordance with the product wash care instructions) are not covered by the guarantee. These are voluntary guidelines used to demonstrate their commitment to good environmental, social, ethical, and food safety practices. The Montane Duality Waterproof collection is the ultimate solution to warmth and weather protection in our lite jackets, gloves and hats. As the body begins to sweat, or when you start to overheat, the fabric allows there to be a steady airflow in and out of the jacket, which will work to keep the body feeling cool and comfortable.If you like lots of pockets this is the jacket for you, particularly since they're all accessible when wearing a harness or hip belt - and when aren't you?

Stand around in cold conditions and you'll soon conclude that most synthetic insulated jackets are not really that warm. 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. Unzip below the chin and movement is much eased; fine unless the weather's really foul (that's quite a lot of the time, though). Alongside a ‘mountain fit’ to allow room for essential layers underneath, this waterproof also comes with a helmet-compatible hood, enabling enhanced protection on the move.The trapped air keeps your core temperature stabilised at all time so you can remain warm and comfortable when the mercury drops. Hood: There's bags of space for a helmet, and the hood moves well with the head either with or without a lid – even when looking straight up. In use: With a high wind forecast on our only weekend climbing day, we headed to a sheltered sun trap in the Southern Highlands. Its waterproof and windproof exterior effectively locks in warm air, allowing the synthetic insulation to retain its heat-retaining properties even in adverse conditions, while effectively blocking out cold drafts.