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First test: Columbia Compounder Shell jacket

£195.00

Omni-Dry is Columbia’s latest waterproof and breathable fabric, and on paper it appears to stand beside the best that money can buy. With the proud claim that it is ‘more air-permeable than Gore-Tex’ and that it is ‘the ultimate in waterproof technology for the outdoors’, Columbia has clearly set out its stall. The question is, does it actually help hillwalkers ...

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First test: Rab Neo Stretch jacket

£250.00

The Rab Stretch Neo jacket is made from a new Polartec fabric called NeoShell, which claims to ‘fall in the sweet spot between traditional soft shells and hard shells’. So NeoShell is designed to be waterproof and breathable like a hard shell, while maintaining the stretch and comfort of a soft shell. Polartec NeoShell does have some stretch in it, ...

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Paramo Velez Adventure Smock

£200.00

Uses Nikwax Analogy waterproofing and works in a similar way to animal fur, driving moisture out and away from the skin. The waterproofing is handled by a DWR coating on the face fabric. The coating retained its water repellence for a longer period than expected, and only really started to wet out in high abrasion areas around the back and ...

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Outdoor Research Furio

£250.00

A hard-wearing shell-style jacket. In use it is as solid as they come, with all the usual tough bits and bobs. The most distinct feature of the jacket has to be OR’s full embracing of side venting. Instead of a couple of underarm zips, this jacket has huge zips that run from the hem through to the underarm. The result ...

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Páramo Aspira Jacket 2011

£290.00

The Páramo Aspira comes in a jacket and smock version, and both are particularly good for cold mountain trips. The unique fabric manages to force water out faster than it can get in through the jacket. In Trail rain room tests conducted at the University of Leeds, we found that Páramo garments were the only ones that kept out water, ...

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Marmot Spire 2011

£250.00

The Marmot Spire is a very well-featured jacket that is suitable for year-round mountain walking. It is made from Gore-Tex Performance Shell, which is not as breathable as Gore-Tex Pro Shell; but it is lower in price, which allows a more durable version of the fabric to be used, as well as allowing the jacket to be given additional features ...

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Páramo Alta II 2011

£245.00

The Páramo Alta II is a classic and well-proven jacket for hillwalking. There are a number of features that set the Alta II apart from other options. Firstly it uses a unique material that is easier to repair than other fabrics and it also controls condensation better. In a Trail test for waterproofness held at the University of Leeds, Páramo ...

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Montane Venture 2011

£220.00

The Montane Venture has been a popular multi-activity and hillwalking jacket for many years. It is a relatively stripped-down design, which means it is lightweight at 452g (men’s L). The low weight is due in part to this jacket only having two chest pockets, rather than three or more. Also it is quite short compared to others, and all this ...

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Adidas Terrex Gore-Tex Active Shell 2011

£195.00

The Adidas Terrex Gore-Tex Active Shell is the lightest jacket in our test, thanks to the use of Gore-Tex Active Shell, which is not the most durable Gore-Tex fabric but is ideal for fast and light performance. As with all jackets made from this fabric, the Terrex is stripped down to the essentials to ensure the jacket is as light ...

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Rohan Mountain Guide 2011

£185.00

Rohan is best-known for its travel clothing, but the company also makes some excellent gear for the more adventurous hillwalker too. The Mountain Guide jacket first appeared in 2010 and already it is a well-proven performer. It is made from Rohan’s own Barricade 2-layer fabric with a mesh lining. This is a very comfortable combination, although the use of a ...

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Haglöfs Endo jacket 2011

£220.00

The big news in waterproof fabric this autumn is the release of Gore-Tex Active Shell, which is signalled as being WL Gore’s most breathable waterproof fabric. Haglöfs is featuring the fabric in its new Endo jacket, which looks set to challenge the dominance of the brand’s popular Oz and Ozo jacketsGore-Tex Active Shell is a 3-layer fabric that’s extremely breathable, ...

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Marmot Super Mica Jacket 2011

£160.00

The Marmot Super Mica is a beefed-up version of the original Mica, and it benefits from Duralite Zonal reinforcement at the shoulders and hips, which is a particularly neat solution for those who not only want lightweight gear, but also lightweight gear that’s durable. Lightweight fabrics by their very nature aren’t quite as rugged as heavier ones, so to ensure ...

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The North Face Stretch Diad

£175.00

A slight variation on the standard waterproof, the Stretch Diad, as its name suggests, uses a stretchy fabric that really helps the jacket to move with you when you reach up or out. This in turn allows you to choose quite a snug-fitting size that remains comfortable and helps force out sweat vapour. It’s designed for fast and light outdoor ...

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Rab Infinity

£150.00

This jacket uses man-made Primaloft One insulation instead of any natural down filling, with the immediate result being that it is not as warm as down equivalents. For general use it’s fine, although you will want to keep moving when it’s truly perishing. The thinner grade of insulation also makes it more versatile and useful for a wider range of ...

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Mountain Equipment Morpheus 2011

£220.00

The Mountain Equipment Morpheus is designed as a mountain jacket for walkers and climbers who prefer a shorter length for less restriction of movement and less weight. It uses Gore-Tex Pro Shell, the most recent addition to the Gore-Tex range of waterproof breathable fabrics, which boasts top-quality performance in the lab and proven performance on the hill. DesignPro Shell emerged ...

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Rohan Elite 2011

£200.00

Rohan are best known for travel clothing, but in the 1970s they also made hill gear – and today some of their garments are great for hill-walkers. The Elite uses Rohan’s Barricade fabric, which is extremely lightweight with superb lab results for breathability. DesignBarricade fabric is unique to Rohan, being a 3-layer construction consisting of a nylon outer, a Barricade ...

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Rab Bergen 2011

£195.00

The Rab Bergen is a great year-round mountain walking jacket. It is made from eVent, a well-proven waterproof and breathable fabric whose lab results place it top of the league in terms of performance. It features a relatively short body design, two chest pockets and a wired hood. DesigneVent fabric makes use of a microporous membrane that is laminated between ...

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Páramo Alta II 2011

£235.00

The Alta II is one of Páramo’s most popular tops and it is probably one of the most well-proven jackets on the market as it has been around for years. It has a longer body than most, though it’s shorter than its predecessor the Alta. The fabric is more insulating than other jackets, which means it’s a good option in ...

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Columbia Peak 2 Peak 2011

£280.00

Columbia are not known for technical mountaineering gear, but for 2011 they have released their own waterproof and breathable fabric called Omni-Dry, and designed the Peak 2 Peak jacket, which is very much biased towards the climber and mountaineer. Design Omni-Dry is a 3-layer laminate that is air-permeable and boasts laboratory figures that place it up there with the best ...

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Montane Venture

£200.00

The Venture stands out from most of others, not only because of its technical performance, but because it is lightweight and very packable too. It’s a great looking jacket, made from lightweight yet reassuringly durable fabric. There’s a high collar to bury your face into when the weather turns nasty, with a soft fleece lining under the chin. And most ...

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The North Face Point Five

£249.00

An absolute stand-out jacket when it comes to straight technical performance. The fabric is incredibly waterproof, with a tough, hard-wearing finish. The real joy comes in the form of the hood. The peak is excellent and manages to channel water out and away from your face. The hood adjustment is excellent, and does enable you to fit it like a ...

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Columbia Deep Ghyll Shell

£230.00

One of the few jackets with a full-stretch fabric, giving it almost soft shell levels of movement. The Omni-Tech fabric performed well on test in rain and wind, with no leaking. The weatherproof zip pulls can be a little annoying, with only short toggles to grasp and a stiff pull action when new. A little toasty in warmer conditions although ...

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Rab Latok 2010

£275.00

The Latok is a well-proven classic from Rab that is now also available for women. It is made from eVent, which is a well-proven top-performance fabric. The Latok is designed very much as a mountaineering jacket, so you get a slightly shorter body than some others. There are four pockets on the chest and these can all be easily accessed ...

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Páramo Aspira Smock 2010

£275.00

The Páramo Aspira comes as a jacket and smock, and both are great choices for winter. The smock is particularly good for use with a harness as the design is less cluttered around the waist. There is still a long front double zip though, so you can vent the jacket easily from the top or bottom while wearing a harness. ...

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Berghaus Temperance 2010

£230.00

The weight of the Berghaus Temperance is particularly impressive, and when combined with the price it offers amazing value. For your 468g and £230 you get a top-notch fabric in the form of Gore-Tex Pro Shell. The jacket then has a fairly conventional layout of a front zip and two large chest pockets. The chest pockets are high enough to ...