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Sprayway Zao (2012)

£160.00

Of all the jackets on test, the Sprayway Zao is the only one to have a Gore-Tex outer shell, making it waterproof – rather than simply water-resistant. An insulating jacket suitable for use even in heavy rain or snow will keep you warm, and it means the insulation is well-protected against the wet too. But the problem for walkers is ...

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Rab Xenon Jacket (2012)

£155.00

It’s hard to believe that something this light (290g, size 10 – lightest on test) can help keep you warm on the hill. But thanks to the super-light Pertex Quantum used on the inner and outer coupled with the warming quality of the PrimaLoft One insulation, the Rab Xenon Jacket packs heat well above its weight. As soon as I ...

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The North Face Super Zephyrus (2012)

£160.00

More of a hybrid than a true insulating number, the The North Face Super Zephyrus falls somewhere between a mid layer and an insulated jacket. It features a combination of Polartec Powerstretch panels and sections of PrimaLoft insulation. Because of this it’s obviously much thinner than the others on test, but then it is meant to sit closer to your ...

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Mountain Equipment Alpamayo Jacket (2012)

£160.00

Designed primarily as a belay jacket to go over other layers, the Mountain Equipment Alpamayo is, as expected, generously sized as well as water- and wind-resistant. It’s very warm too – second warmest on test after the Páramo jacket – but then with extra warmth comes extra weight (526g, size 10 – third heaviest here) so it really depends on ...

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Mountain Hardwear Kelvinator (2012)

£220.00

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR KELVINATOR £220 Our rating: ***** Review: A classic-looking mountain-style down jacket, complete with hood for battening down the hatches when it’s really cold outside. As it uses natural down filling inside, it is susceptible to wet conditions, but a thicker grade of face fabric means that the filling is a bit more protected than in a really lightweight ...

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Finisterre Sastruga III (2012)

£185.00

As with everything made by Finisterre, environmental concerns are high in the designers’ minds. The synthetic fill is PrimaLoft Eco, made from recycled plastic bottles and the face fabric is also made from recycled polyester. The jacket has a tight, long fit. Even in a large it’s quite a snug fit and won’t suit those who prefer a more relaxed ...

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The North Face Diez (2012)

£230.00

This is a classic down mid-layer-style of jacket. There’s no hood so it won’t keep your head warm, but it does mean the down is less likely to get wet in a wintry shower. It has a shortish cut, built to fit under a shell layer. The lightweight Pertex shell fabric offers some water resistance, although it can’t be relied ...

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Páramo Velez Adventure Light Smock 2011

£200.00

Páramo was making soft shells before the term was coined. The Velez Adventure Light Smock is a classic design that has proven its worth over the years. It’s made of Nikwax Analogy Light, which is extremely breathable while keeping the wearer dry from all but the worst rain. The jacket weighs a little more than others, but it’s also a ...

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Mountain Equipment Astron Hooded 2011

£160.00

The Mountain Equipment Astron Hooded is an extremely popular jacket that has in the past been Trail’s ‘Best in Test’. It’s made of Polartec Powershield, which has a perforated membrane to make it very windproof yet breathable. There’s also a brushed lining that gives it just about the right amount of insulation for winter walks, with the addition of a ...

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Marmot ROM Jacket 2011

£160.00

The Marmot ROM Jacket is designed to allow a full Range of Motion (ROM) without riding up. You can swing your arms without the sleeves or hem moving too much. But then, other jackets also achieve this without advertising it. The jacket is made with Gore Windstopper fabric which has a membrane inside to improve wind and water resistance, but ...

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GoLite Wind River Soft Shell Jacket 2011

£150.00

The GoLite Wind River Soft Shell Jacket’s stretchy body fabric is made from recycled polyester, so in theory it’s better for the environment than other jackets, also providing comfort and freedom of movement. It’s a very breathable fabric, as there’s no membrane to block airflow. Thanks to a brushed back, the jacket offers a good level of insulation for summer ...

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Rab Infinity 2011

£200.00

Use of the new Pertex 10 denier Quantum fabric ensures that the Rab Infinity is very light indeed. At 484g it is not the lightest jacket, but it provides more insulation, so it is usable at lower temperatures. It uses top-quality down too, which keeps the weight down further. The Infinity hood surprisingly comes without any volume adjuster or drawcords, ...

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Patagonia Fitz Roy 2011

£190.00

If you don’t want a hood then the Patagonia Fitz Roy down jacket is a good choice. It makes use of recycled polyester so in theory it is better for the environment than others as it keeps pop bottles and worn garments out of landfill. It has a reasonable amount of down insulation inside so it feels pretty warm, although ...

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GoLite Roan Plateau 800 Hooded Jacket 2011

£180.00

A light insulated duvet that benefits from some very useful features, the Roan GoLite Roan Plateau 800 Hooded Jacket uses top-quality down and this is packed into a durable ripstop nylon outer. At 572g this is lighter than some lower-priced options yet it still has a hood. Putting the jacket on, it feels reasonably warm, but not as warm as ...

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Montane North Star 2011

£180.00

The Montane North Star is quite an unusual design. It is longer than most down jackets so you get far better protection around your bum. At 574g it is surprisingly lightweight for its features though as this is a pretty warm duvet. There is a hood too with good insulation, a volume adjuster and a massive wired peak so it ...

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Marmot Ama Dablam 2011

£170.00

The Marmot Ama Dablam is a lighter-weight duvet than those at a lower price but you still get a hood and a reasonable amount of insulation. The jacket has top-quality down and a polyester shell that resists light rain and is much softer than the nylon options. The Ama Dablam has the usual zipped hip pockets and a good anti-snag ...

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Mountain Equipment Classic Lightline 2011

£160.00

The Mountain Equipment Classic Lightline is only a tenner more than in 2007 when it was Trail’s ‘Best in Test’. Put it on and it is very cosily warm and ideal for sitting on summits in winter or making a brew outside a tent. The hood is well-insulated and has a wired peak so you get excellent protection in a ...

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Yeti Purity 2011

£260.00

The Yeti Purity weighs 240g (men’s L); 90g of 800 fill power 95/5 down; LightyGram fabric; two zipped hip pockets. But not very warm; no hood; cuffs not adjustable; a lot of cash for little warmth.

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Helly Hansen Verglas Down Jacket 2011

£260.00

The Helly Hansen Verglas Down Jacket weighs 650g (men’s M); 700+ fill power down insulation; Primaloft insulation in shoulders; internal wind skirt; two zipped hip pockets. But high price tag compared to other options; hood cannot be removed.

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Salomon Minim Down 2011

£180.00

The Salomon Minim Down weighs 404g (men’s L); 90/10 down; Pertex Quantum outer; two hip pockets; large chest pocket that jacket stuffs into; ideal as a spring to autumn backup. But no hood; compared to others this is not very warm, so limited to warmer conditions; no cuff adjustment; hip pockets not zipped.

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Golite Badlands Trinity

£150.00

The Badlands Trinity moves away from the traditional idea of a soft shell as a mid-layer replacement and towards the outerwear concept, with fully taped seams and a hood. Good stretch levels keep the comfort high, and the fleece lining keeps the warmth in whilst providing softness against the skin. But this does mean it can get a bit too ...

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Berghaus Teton

£170.00

This is a technical looking jacket with Gore Windstopper fabric giving the Teton great weatherproofing. Inside, the fleece lining is warm and could almost be mistaken for animal fur with its longer pile. Although there is a great feel to the fabric, there is not as much stretch as in many others. Also, the number of zips on it means ...

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Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody 2010

£170.00

The Arc’teryx Atom LT is a hybrid insulated hoody that combines Coreloft polyester insulation with side panels made from Polartec Power Stretch with Hardface Technology. The advantage is that this garment provides warmth without restriction for the more active user. DesignAs this is intended for active users it has been designed to keep weight down, while maintaining insulation and mobility. ...

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Haglöfs Barrier Windstopper Hoodie 2010

£200.00

A jacket that is designed to be very warm while also fending off wind and water, the Haglöfs Barrier Windstopper Hoodie has a hood and chest pockets as well as the highest TOG value of those we tested. This is clearly a jacket for the worst of winter weather when snow, wind and water are your enemies. DesignThe insulation is ...

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Accapi Nexus Bodyguard Knee Guard Pro + Long Sleeve T-Shirt Pro 2010

£170.00

Aches, pains and slow recovery can be natural side effects of a long day in the hills. Getting tired may be good for you, but we’d all like to feel less weary on a hill-walk and have more energy the day after. Accapi claims that its new range of Nexus Energy Source clothing could transform our energy levels by improving ...