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First test: Mammut Gipfelgrat jacket

£395.00

There was a time when walkers just bought a ‘coat’. In due course you could purchase a ‘waterproof’. And then these became known as ‘hard shells’, while their non-waterproof counterparts were called ‘soft shells’. But if you have not quite got the hang of all the latest outdoor jargon, don’t worry, as now ‘soft shells’ are also called ‘waterproof jackets’ ...

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Marmot Alpinist 2011

£400.00

At £400 the Marmot Alpinist is definitely a considered purchase, as it has the highest price tag of those jackets featured, but if you can ignore the price for a moment, then there are some good features. For starters, although it is made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell like many others, it uses what appears to be a more durable version, ...

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Mammut Albaron /Adamello 2011

£360.00

At 448g (men’s L) the Mammut Albaron /Adamello is the lightest jacket in our test, and while it is certainly trimmed down to make that weight it still has some great features. It is made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell, as are many other jackets, but this feels like a thinner and therefore lighter version. To maintain durability you get reinforcement ...

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Arc’teryx Beta AR 2011

£340.00

The Arc’teryx Beta AR weighs in at an impressive 494g (men’s L) so it is one of the lightest jackets in our test. That weight advantage comes from the relatively short and stripped-down design, as you just get two external pockets, pits zips and a main zip. The fabric is quite a thin version of Gore-Tex Pro Shell, so there ...

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Berghaus Attrition 2011

£320.00

The Berghaus Attrition combines Gore-Tex Pro Shell with stretch panels of the fabric in the black areas under the arms to improve freedom of movement when climbing without relying on excess material. The jacket also has an innovative venting chinguard, so you can breathe more easily when the front of the jacket and hood are fully battened down. There’s a ...

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Haglöfs Cirque 2010

£380.00

Haglöfs is a Swedish brand but the Cirque is designed for the British market. So it has the sort of features that allow it to stand up to yomping up Scottish Munros in all weathers. It is built around a Gore Pro Shell material as are many jackets here. But it is a notch lighter than many similar options thanks ...

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Montane Superfly XT 2010

£300.00

The Montane Superfly XT is a classic hill jacket and for this winter it has had a facelift. It now weighs in at just 574g (size M), which is very light for its features. There are new colours and new panel configurations as well as additional reflective tape. The fabric used is the same well-proven eVent, which is as good ...

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Marmot Alpinist 2010

£400.00

The Marmot Alpinist weighs 730g (size M); Gore-Tex Pro Shell; four large chest pockets; pit zips aid ventilation; removable snow skirt; good hood: wired peak and volume adjustment. But no external stormflap on main zip (although it does get internal guttering flap); slightly shorter than some options; main drawback is the price.

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Mammut Chalten 2010

£350.00

The Mammut Chalten uses C-Change fabric, which gets more breathable as it gets warmer; two chest pockets; pit zips; extremely durable fabric; zip-out snowskirt; excellent hood movement. But 850g (size L); breathability does not start to improve until 18 deg C; mesh pockets are not waterproof; pockets are Napoleon style so are of limited use; hood peak needs better stiffening.

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Helly Hansen Verglas 2010

£330.00

The Helly Hansen Verglas weighs 516g (size M); Helly Tech O2 fabric has extremely good waterproofness and breathability; stretch panels in shoulder and hem; two small high chest pockets; two very large hip pockets; removable snowskirt. But access to hip pockets easily obscured with rucksack belts; front zip has internal rather than external stormflaps; hood not as good as some.

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Mountain Hardwear Axial 2010

£320.00

The Mountain Hardwear Axial weighs 504g (size L); Gore-Tex Pro Shell; two hip pockets; one chest pocket; pit zips; hood has good fit and movement and stiffened peak; close fit; excellent sleeve movement. But hip pocket access easily obscured by harness or hipbelt; very short body means you’re more likely to need overtrousers; front zip has internal but no external ...

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Outdoor Research Mentor 2010

£320.00

The Outdoor Research Mentor weighs 486g (size L); Gore-Tex Pro Shell; two big chest pockets plus a third smaller chest pocket; pit zips extend to hem for incredible venting; good hood fit and movement. But waterproof pockets may be a better choice than these mesh-lined ones; front zip has internal rather than external baffles; long side zip has no stormflap ...

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Crux Flak 2010

£300.00

The Crux Flak weighs 552g (size L); eVent fabric; huge chest pockets; large main zip for ease of use and durable performance; stunning hood with massive stiffened peak.But Napoleon pockets restrict ease of access for handwarming for example; front ‘Aquazip’ leaks and has internal rather than external stormflaps; short body length suits climbing, but not walking.

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Adidas Terrex Feather 2010

£340.00

The Adidas Terrex Feather weighs 400g (size L); Gore-Tex Pro Shell offers extremely high levels of waterproofness and breathability; mesh pockets on chest increase ventilation and can be accessed while wearing a rucksack; fixed hood with wired peak can be rolled down and secured; excellent movement in sleeves. But very pricy for features; sealed pockets and a storm flap over ...

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Mountain Hardwear Optimo/Celeste 2010

£330.00

The Mountain Hardwear Optimo/Celeste weighs 412g (size M); Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric; two large hip pockets; additional chest pocket; rolldown hood with excellent movement and large wired peak; pit zips. But price tag is high; others are lighter; access to base pockets is not ideal when wearing a rucksack belt; base pockets are mesh so they’re not watertight.

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Mountain Hardwear Artero 2010

£340.00

The Mountain Hardwear Artero general-purpose jacket weighs 538g (size L); Gore-Tex Pro Shell is extremely waterproof and extremely breathable; pit zips; two Napoleon chest pockets; two hip pockets; hood can be rolled to collar; hood movement is excellent. But price is very high; pocket access with a rucksack could be slightly better; pockets are mesh-lined so not totally waterproof; very ...

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Haglöfs Cirque 2010

£380.00

You only have to think about Volvo and Saab cars to realise that Sweden is famous for products that are built to last while providing supreme performance and comfort. So when the Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs gets its head down to create a jacket for the British hill-walker, you’d expect it to be tough and practical.The new Haglöfs Cirque jacket ...

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Adidas Terrex Feather 2009

£340.00

The Adidas Terrex Feather weighs 384g (men’s M); Gore-Tex Pro Shell; extremely high waterproofness and breathability; mesh chest pockets can be accessed while wearing a rucksack; fixed hood can be rolled down and secured to collar; excellent movement in sleeves. But very high price tag for features; sealed pockets and a stormflap over main zip would increase waterproofness.

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Vaude Stretch Infinity 2009

£300.00

The Vaude Stretch Infinity general-purpose jacket weighs 552g (men’s L); stretch eVent fabric is extremely waterproof and breathable; pit zips; chest pockets easily accessed with rucksack on; front zip gets external stormflap; fine hood movement. But chest pockets are mesh-lined so not as waterproof as sealed pockets; hood peak is large and not stiffened.

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The North Face Heathen 2009

£300.00

With the The North Face Heathen jacket you do get a lot of features for the tiny weight of 332g (men’s M), so it should appeal to the lightweight walker. Firstly it is made from well-proven Gore-Tex Pro Shell, which offers excellent performance in terms of its waterproofness and its breathability. There are two chest pockets that are easily large ...

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Arc’Teryx Theta AR 2009

£350.00

It would be easy to dismiss the Arc’Teryx Theta AR on the grounds of price alone, but this jacket does boast a great set of features if you can stretch your budget. It is made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric, which is well-proven and offers extremely high level of waterproofness and breathability. The three massive chest pockets are sealed against ...

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Patagonia Stretch Element 2009

£300.00

The Patagonia Stretch Element multi-activity jacket uses H2No stretch; extremely high waterproof-ness; mesh pockets can be accessed while wearing harness; pit zips; hood can be rolled to collar; outstanding sleeve movement. But 590g (men’s L); front zip does not get external stormflap; hood is not the best.

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Mountain Hardwear Caraballo 2009

£320.00

The Mountain Hardwear Caraballo is definitely one of the best here if you prefer a slightly shorter design. The jacket is made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric, so it benefits from top-of-the-league performance. At 538g the weight is very good and the features are equally attractive. Firstly the main zip gets a double stormflap on the outside to keep the ...

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Haglöfs Spitz 2009

£345.00

The Haglöfs Spitz general-purpose jacket weighs 506g (men’s L); Gore-Tex Pro Shell, very waterproof and breathable; two Napoleon chest pockets; long pit zips; hood has very large wired and stiffened peak that fits very well. But Napoleon pockets do not allow wearer to easily warm hands; short body length; no external stormflaps; price is high.

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Marmot Troll Wall 2008

£300.00

The Marmot Troll Wall is a new jacket that is perfectly designed for the more adventurous UK mountain walker who wants one jacket that does it all. Most importantly it is made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell, so it is top of the league for waterproofness and breathability. It is also reasonably lightweight. Best of all though you get a proper ...