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Craghoppers Corey

£30.00

Unlike most outdoor companies, Craghoppers has a policy of being carbon-neutral and so with many of the features of this fleece mid layer being similar to many others’, those more ethical credentials give it the edge. At 410g this is reasonably light and the close-knit fabric also makes it a little more windproof than some others, without reducing breathability noticeably. ...

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Regatta Invent

£35.00

This windproof fleece from Regatta is a good fit, with just the right amount of room in the arms and body. The high collar is nice, but the cuffs are loose and the lining feels a bit scratchy against the skin. Performs remarkably well for the price. Not as warm and wind-resistant as some, so not suited to really cold ...

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North Cape Idaho

£50.00

This midweight women’s fleece from North Cape is impressively cosy, but the strip of fabric inside the collar is irritatingly itchy. It has a lovely high collar, though, and I the roomy, contoured fit and soft elasticated cuffs are fine too. Made from a very stretchy fabric and exceptionally warm, partly due to a windproof lining at the front, it’s ...

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Jack Wolfskin Nakina

£50.00

This midweight women’s fleece from Jack Wolfskin has quite a long body, but the soft fabric ensures a fairly good, comfortable fit. The arms might be a little too long, but the high, cosy collar and soft fleece cuffs are impressive. It’s warm, and the handwarmer pockets are a good size, but they’re positioned quite low, so are not that ...

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Merrell Birch

£60.00

Very comfortable with a nice high collar and elastic cuffs. Cool, lightweight and stretchy fabric. A lightweight soft shell jacket that works well as an extra layer for both winter and summer walking. Not as warm as the some, but offers good water and wind resistance.VITAL STATSColours: Elderberry, eggshell, blackSizes: XS-XLFabric: Merrell Aeroblock (nylon/polyester/Elastane)Weight: 400gMen’s version: NoContact: 01179 636363, www.merrell.co.uk

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Sprayway Challenger

£60.00

This soft shell jacket from Sprayway is just the right size, with the cosy fleece-lined collar a perfect fit for trapping warm air. It’s let down by Velcro adjustable cuffs, which have no stretch in them and so are difficult to pull up. Great on a cold day with a midweight fleece (200 gsm), the Challenger is light, breathable and ...

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Páramo Explorer Pull-On 2009

£60.00

Páramo is best known for its waterproof jackets, which are well-proven as being ideal for walkers in the wet and windy British hills. But the company also makes a range of other layers such as the Explorer Pull-On, which is designed to be worn as either a base layer or mid layer and as part of a Páramo clothing system ...

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Páramo Explorer Pull On

£60.00

Typically of Páramo, this fleece mid layer is dedicated to being functional on the hill. At around 484g it is reasonably lightweight. It can also be worn inside-out if you find it a little too warm. The fabric is very durable and wind-resistant, and will keep light drizzle at bay too. It is a smock design, which allows a large ...

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Thaw Treka

£69.00

This midweight women’s fleece from Thaw has a lovely plush feel and relaxed, roomy fit. The non-elasticated fleece cuffs can feel a little baggy and the collar rather tight, though. It’s a very warm fleece otherwise, and the handwarmer pockets are well placed for easy access when wearing a rucksack.

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Mountain Equipment Shroud Jacket 2009

£70.00

Mountain Equipment (ME) makes a range of hard shell waterproofs and soft shells. But, unlike most modern mountaineering brands, they also produce the Shroud fleece jacket, which combines all the typical practical features that they are known for coupled with Polartec fleece. DesignDesigned to function with other ME layers, the Shroud can be worn over a base layer and under ...

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Lowe Alpine Sierra Lite

£70.00

The Sierra Lite does an excellent job of keeping wind and mild rain off, while providing some insulation and great breathability. Unfortunately the jacket is let down by a non-adjustable, very tight cuff which cuts down its versatility, especially when you’re climbing a hill and feel that rolling sleeves up would be enough to cool you down. It’s a shame ...

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Mammut Paragon

£70.00

This fleece mid layer weighs 410g (size L); thin fabric; full-length front zip; small chest pocket; excellent breathability; elasticated hem and cuffs; stretch side panels; scoop tail. But not many pockets; no hood; not as warm as some.

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Karrimor Hawk

£70.00

This soft shell jacket from Karrimor has a collar that’s a little loose, but otherwise fits well, with good-length sleeves, Lycra adjustable cuffs and a drawcord hem. It doesn’t stretch as well as most, though. An impressive fabric, which breathes well and does a good job in snow and showers, but there’s no venting, which makes it a little steamy ...

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Lowe Alpine Sierra Lite

£70.00

This soft shell jacket from Lowe Alpine is a good cut, and the snug, high, fleecy collar is great. However, it’s let down by cuffs that are too tight to pull up – an essential in this kind of jacket. Cut from a light and stretchy wind-resistant fabric, it matches the best in class for performance and handles rain slightly ...

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Karrimor Hawk

£70.00

This soft shell weighs 450g; completely windproof; durable, exceptionally water-resistant fabric; ideal design for running and mountain biking or climbing. But very little insulation; not the most breathable; two-way stretch fabric; no OS map-sized pockets; access to hip pockets is easily obscured by rucksack belts; no hood.

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Regatta Seistan

£75.00

More waterproof than soft shell and as a waterproof it performs quite well, with a three-layer membrane fabric, taped seams and a very good, adjustable hood. As a soft shell, though, it fails to provide any real insulation, and is nothing like as breathable as some. It’s very adjustable with Velcro cuffs and a drawcord hem, and the hood is ...

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Páramo Torres Gilet 2010

£75.00

The Torres Gilet can be used for layering over a Páramo waterproof garment or worn directly over a base layer. Either way it will deliver fast and light insulation to the torso without being weighed down by sleeves or a hood. DesignAs with all gilets there are no sleeves, and unlike other jackets here there is no hood either. The ...

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Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Zip T

£75.00

This fleece mid layer weighs 498g (size L); Polartec Thermal Pro provides more insulation than some other fleece mid layers; Powerstretch side panels for extra-close fit and freedom of movement; chest pocket; elasticated hem; drawcord collar; very fluffy style. But not as practical as some others (no large pockets; Powerstretch does not extend over shoulders), not as fashionable as some ...

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Lafuma Djebal

£80.00

This soft shell was a runner-up in March 2006. If you are after a practical jacket that fends off light rain and wind while being more durable than fleece, then this is just the job. It’s made from four-way stretch Gore fabric. The result is that you put it on and you feel comfortable and ready for action while not ...

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Timberland Cadion

£80.00

Very light – more a windshirt than a full-on soft shell, but the Cadion does a great job in milder conditions, keeping a little rain at bay comfortably and breathing exceptionally well. The fabric stretches easily making it great to move about in, too. It’s quite minimalist in design with just one small chest pocket, elasticated cuffs and no drawcord ...

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Berghaus Element

£80.00

This soft shell jacket from Berghaus is spot-on for size and there is even enough room to squeeze a midweight fleece on underneath in really cold weather. The fleece-lined cuffs are great, and the fabric certainly stretches well enough to allow complete freedom of movement. The Mistral soft shell fabric keeps the wind out completely and does a great job ...

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Nike ACG Shale Jacket

£80.00

This insulated jacket weighs 404g; hem adjustment; two zipped, map-sized hip pockets; close fit; fashionable styling. But not as warm as most others; front zip does not get a draught baffle; no collar adjustment; no stuffsack or ability to stuff jacket into pocket; no cuff adjustment and cuff fit is very loose.

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Patagonia R2 Jacket

£90.00

One of Patagonia’s best-selling products, this fleece mid layer makes use of an extremely open-knit fabric, which helps to keep the weight down by maximising warmth and breathability. The cut is fairly loose and comfortable, with shoulder seams set forward for extra comfort under packs. You get two map-sized hip pockets and one chest pocket. The fluffy finish adds style, ...

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The North Face Apex Elixir

£90.00

This soft shell jacket from The North Face is a great fit in the body and sleeves, and with a light stretchy fabric, drawcord adjustable hem and Velcro adjustment on the cuffs, you couldn’t ask for more. But although it was really easy to move around in, it didn’t feel as reassuringly warm and cosy as the best in class. ...

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Haglöfs Barrier Jacket

£90.00

As this insulated jacket weighs just 416g it is the sort of garment you won’t mind carrying throughout the year. It stuffs into the map-sized zipped chest pocket and there are a couple of zipped hip pockets that are also map-sized. The pockets feature the modern skinny zipped entrance styling so they don’t jump out at you when you look ...