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The Result Performance R173 Spiro Airstream multi-activity jacket uses HydraDri waterproof and breathable fabric; large areas of reflective material; mesh lining improves comfort; hood can be removed (thankfully, as it is poor). But 870g (size L) is extremely heavy by modern standards; cut of sleeves is extremely baggy; pocket access easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood is a poor fit.

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Dare 2B Retouch 2010

£50.00

The Dare 2B Retouch weighs 168g (size L); Ared waterproof and breathable fabric; comes with stuffsack for easy stowage; reflective panels aid safety at night; full-length front zip. But it has no hood; higher price brings better-performing fabric; there are no pockets at all, which restricts usefulness of this jacket.

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Timberland Culhane 2010

£90.00

The Timberland Culhane general-purpose jacket uses waterproof and breathable fabric; two chest pockets are accessible while wearing a rucksack; two hip pockets; front zip gets external stormflaps. But it weighs 812g (size L); the hood has no adjustment other than some elastication and so easily covers eyes; hip pocket access easily obscured when wearing a rucksack; very short body.

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Rohan Cloudbase 2009

£112.00

The Rohan Cloudbase multi-activity jacket uses very waterproof and extremely breathable fabric; very relaxed design; mesh lining adds comfort; hood rolls to collar; hood has stiffened peak. But 614g (men‘s M) is relatively heavy; pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood drawcords are left to fly in face; hood fit and movement is not good.

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Tog 24 Baku 2008

£55.00

A Tricot mesh lining adds a little warmth to the Tog 24 Baku kids’ jacket, and the main zip gets a double stormflap to keep the rain out. Velcro-adjustable cuffs and a hem drawcord keep the wind out too. Small pit zips add a little extra venting and there are loads of pockets. The hood is removable and has a ...

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Result Performance R96 Trekking/Training Jacket 2008

£70.00

The Result Performance R96 Trekking/Training Jacket features reflective piping; removable hood rolls into collar; mesh lining; pit zips aid ventilation; dedicated map pocket; double stormflap over main zip. But 822g (L) makes this multi-activity jacket too heavy for fast mountain action; hip pocket access easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood is terrible

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Result Performance Carrick 2008

£55.00

The Result Performance Carrick general-purpose jacket’s longer style just about allows access to base pockets while wearing a rucksack; mesh lining adds comfort; two map-sized chest pockets; low price. But 1130g (size L) is very heavy; fabric is very stiff; wraparound chin sections flap about unless battened down; hood does not move as well as others with the head.

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Timberland Cargo Pant Technical Performance

£80.00

These waterproof overtrousers have a 39cm ankle zip; built-in gaiter keeps mud out of boots; reinforced ankle cuffs; fleece-lined waist for extra comfort; belt loops and zip fly; two zipped pockets; two press stud closure pockets; inner thigh mesh vents. But very wide at the ankle cuff; very heavy at 772g and they're too stylish to get dirty!

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Timberland System Parka

£120.00

This general-purpose waterproof jacket has a removable snow skirt; removable hood; two hip pockets with lining for added warmth; high chest pocket; hood has large peak. But 1175g (size M); very short and tends to ride up easily at the hem and sleeves; hip pockets are easily obscured with hipbelts; no map-sized pockets with easy access; hood fit and movement ...

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Result Performance Carrick

£50.00

This general-purpose waterproof jacket has a longer style than some, which just about allows access to base pockets while wearing a rucksack; mesh lining adds comfort; two map-sized chest pockets; low price is main attraction. But 1130g is very heavy; fabric is very stiff; wraparound chin sections flap about unless battened down; hood does not move with the head as ...

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Technicals Sahara

£60.00

This multi-activity jacket’s hood rolls into collar and fits well; front zip gets a double stormflap; dedicated map pocket at hem; mesh lining adds comfort; good sleeve movement. But 668g is very heavy for a multi-activity jacket; higher price brings more breathable and more waterproof fabric; pockets access is obscured by rucksack belts; no reflective piping.

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GoLite Virga

£50.00

This multi-activity jacket weighs just 234g (women’s size M); two hip pockets; fixed hood; front zip with single stormflap; waterproof and very breathable fabric. But pocket access is easily obscured by rucksack belts; hood has no adjustment on it so it either fits or it doesn’t and you can’t roll it away either; higher price brings higher fabric performance; no ...