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Peter Storm Carrick

£25.00

This fleece mid layer weighs 504g (size L); thick, hard-wearing fleece compared to some; two zipped hip pockets; zip chest pocket; warm and very breathable fleece. But a little more bulky than some; hip pocket access easily obscured by rucksack belts; is not particularly highly featured for absolute practical performance; no hood.

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Technicals Kinder

£40.00

This fleece mid layer weighs 516g (size L); quite a thick fleece, so very warm; two hip pockets; hem drawcord; full-length front zip. But heavier than some; hip pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; no hood.

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Sprayway Genesis TL

£40.00

This fleece mid layer weighs 576g (size L); midweight fleece, so quite warm; two hip pockets; full-length front zip; adjustable shockcord hem. But heavier than thinner fleece and warmer too, so not that easy to control temperature; pocket access is easily obscured by rucksacks belts; no hood.

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Regatta Invent

£40.00

This windproof fleece would score quite well were it not for the ridiculously baggy cuffs, which are really annoying as well as inefficient. A good fit in the body, with a snug high collar. The fabric is also easy to move in. Really light and compact, it keeps the wind off well and packs down easily. The baggy cuffs let ...

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Wynnster Banff Jacket

£40.00

This insulated jacket weighs 660g (inc 44g stuffsack); elasticated cuffs; hem drawcord; internal zipped pocket; two zipped hip pockets that just about take a map; longer body than many; comfortable fit. But compression stuffsack is unnecessary; no cuff adjustment; no hood; no reinforced areas; no fleece lining in collar.

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Result Extreme Climate Stopper

£49.00

An awful cut and the shape of the neck is all wrong – bulky and tight at the front with a big gap at the back. Generous sizing with bulky sleeves. Soft, comfortable fabric, though, which worked well, but the poor neck design made it awkward to zip up properly, which affected overall performance. No additional venting and it does ...

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Wynnster Glacier

£50.00

This windproof fleece from Wynnster is not a great fit, with a long, loose body and no drawcord at the hem. The arms are a reasonable length, but the collar is too low and the lining feels scratchy against the skin. The length and weight of this fleece makes it uncomfortable for energetic walking, but the Cirrus 200 fabric keeps ...

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Result Blade

£50.00

There’s little doubting the comfort of the Blade, which is cut from a lovely soft, stretchy fabric with a really cosy fleece lining and high collar, but the Lycra-lined cuffs wouldn’t pull up. This jacket was just too hot for strenuous walking on anything but the coldest days – even with the venting pockets and pit zips wide open. It’s ...

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Columbia Sierra Falls

£60.00

This soft shell weighs 506g; 4-way stretch fabric; map-sized hip pockets; smaller chest pocket; collar drawcord; brushed polyester collar; excellent movement in sleeves. But access to hip pockets easily obscured by rucksack hipbelt; cuffs are a very loose fit without any form of adjustment to keep draughts out; relatively loose cut.

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Sprayway Challenger

£60.00

This soft shell weighs 506g; 4-way stretch fabric which is very breathable; map-sized easy-to-access chest pockets; additional chest pocket; Velcro adjustable cuffs. But this offers very little insulation and is more of a windshirt; others are more water-resistant; no hood.

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Regatta Sonar

£65.00

Comfortable with excellent adjustment at the hem and, more importantly, the cuffs. Soft against the skin with plenty of stretch where it’s needed. The waterproof/windproof membrane and taped seams mean it sacrifices breathability for weather resistance. Nice pockets, though, and looks good. Makes a better outer layer. VITAL STATSColours: Red, Prussian, black, seal greySizes: S-XXLFabric: Woven stretch Softshell with Isotex ...

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Tog 24 Tornado Windstopper

£69.00

This windproof fleece from Tog 24 is quite roomy and the arms are a little long. The mid-height collar isn’t great, the zip chafes in cold weather and the collar baffle tangles up in your hair. The fabric doesn’t feel as good quality as some. There are some useful features – adjustable Velcro cuffs, sleeves that pull up to your ...

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Snugpak Sleeka Reversible Elite

£70.00

This insulated jacket includes a compression stuffsack; high collar with drawcord; baffle behind zip; hem drawcord; chest map pocket; reversible (green/black); zipped hip pockets on inside and outside; longer than most; reinforcement panels provided. But weighs 890g (inc 92g stuffsack); compression stuffsack is perhaps overkill; only elasticated cuff adjustment; reversed design has added weight; baggy fit.

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Millet Windshell

£75.00

Well-cut and snug, but the coarse windproof lining and itchy seams felt horrible next to the skin. Kept the wind out well and has pit zips for ventilation. Nice and compact in a rucksack.VITAL STATSColours: Red, orange, grey, blackSizes: S-XXLFabric: M Wind 3L windproof fleece (100% polyester)Weight: 655gWomen’s version: YesContact: 01489 557600, www.millet.uk.com

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Keela Zenith/Zenita 2008

£80.00

This soft shell jacket boasts waterproof fabric (but not taped seams); side vents; chest and hip pocket just about take an OS map. But 700g is relatively heavy; less stretchy than some; access to hip pockets is easily obscured by rucksack belts; no collar adjustment or hood to keep draughts out.

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Icebreaker Tornado

£80.00

This fleece mid layer weighs 518g (size L); merino wool is antimicrobial so odour is minimal; small key-sized pocket at hem; short front zip; high collar; close fit. But more of a thick base layer or a mid layer for wearing under more practical mid layers than a single mid layer garment; no large pockets; not as windproof or as ...

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Keela Zenith

£80.00

This soft shell weighs 700g; waterproof fabric; side vents allow cooling; chest pocket just about takes an OS map as do hip pockets. But not as stretchy as some others; access to hip pockets is easily obscured by rucksack belts; no collar adjustment to keep draughts out.

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Rohan Momentum 2008

£90.00

This soft shell jacket weighs just 558g; very wind- and water-resistant fabric; grid construction fleece lining for insulation; longer than many jackets here; simple, conservative styling. It has quite a loose cut is that is ideal off the hill but it’s too baggy on the hill; pocket access easily obstructed by rucksack belts; material feels like it is less abrasion-resistant ...

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The North Face Redpoint Jacket

£95.00

This insulated jacket weighs 622g; stows into zipped hip pocket; matt finish rather than shiny; zipped hip pockets are OS map-sized; superb freedom of movement in sleeves; high collar; hem drawcord. But for what you get the weight and price are high; chest pocket is too small for an OS map; elasticated rather than adjustable cuffs; no adjustment at collar; ...

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Tog 24 Vail

£100.00

The fabric is quite stiff and heavy. We liked the deep fleece-lined handwarmer pockets and the adjustable removable hood. The wide Velcro cuffs also rolled up easily.Design is feminine and the windproof fabric will keep you warm on cold, wintry days. Showerproof, too, but not as breathable as some, and the heavy, brittle fabric was a little cumbersome to walk ...

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Lowe Alpine Wildcat

£100.00

Easy enough to move around in for such a well-insulated jacket. The fleece-lined collar was lovely and snug, but it was let down by tight cuffs that wouldn’t pull up to spill heat. Has a mix of windproof/waterproof fabric in the body and more breathable, less weatherproof fabric under the arms. As such it works well, but noticeably less breathable ...

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Keela Quantum

£100.00

The waffle-patterned fleece lining felt comfy. The two-way stretch fabric felt light and didn’t restrict movement, but the cuffs were too tight to pull up. With waterproof fabric, taped seams and a hood, the Quantum is really weatherproof, but it loses out on breathability – the real calling card of soft shell – and wouldn’t work at all as a ...

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Marmot Gravity

£100.00

The fleece-backed fabric felt lovely and soft, however, it felt stiff and heavy on the hill and, despite having Velcro adjustment, the cuffs were difficult to pull up to cool down. A warm jacket and noticeably more breathable than most due to a wind-resistant rather than windproof fabric. Dealt well with a shower. VITAL STATSColours: Four including hedge/dark cedarSizes: S-XLFabric: ...

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Sprayway Element Windstopper

£100.00

This windproof fleece from Sprayway is a pretty good fit (apart from the shortish arms) with a shortish body, making it easy to walk in. The high collar and soft chin guard are excellent, but unfortunately the baffle on the collar can tangle in long hair. A warm, good-looking hooded jacket with well-placed ventilation pockets and underarm stretch panels. Stiff ...

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Sprayway Belay Jacket

£100.00

This insulated jacket has a zip-off hood with wired peak; collar drawcord; massive chest pockets; third small chest pocket; elasticated hem and cuffs. But cuff and hem fit was loose (no adjustment provided); fit generally baggy; hood wired peak flips up; 730g (inc 28g stuffsack) is heavy to carry as a backup.