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  • THE NORTH FACE PRIMAVERA

    THE NORTH FACE PRIMAVERA

    £190.00

    Review: We liked the soft feel of the Gore-Tex fabric and the...

    LFTO.com rating rating is 3

    Owners' rating rating is 0

  • RAICHLE MT ENVY

    RAICHLE MT ENVY

    £170.00

    Review: With a suede and fabric upper, and stacks of padding,...

    LFTO.com rating rating is 3

    Owners' rating rating is 0

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Outdoor Research Mithril (2012)

£165.00

This is a very technical-looking jacket with exposed, taped seams on the outside to boost water repellence. It does feel more like an outer shell than some tested, at it is made from a thicker material with a warm, fleecy layer on the inside that also helps wick away moisture. It might struggle to find its place in a layering ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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GoLite Borrego (2012)

£155.00

A heavyweight feel to this jacket gives it good credentials when the weather’s a bit colder. Heavier fabric is coupled with a soft-to-the-skin fleece lining that helps to draw out moisture as well as trapping heat. A drawcord hem and Velcro tabs on the cuffs help make it snug too. The Windstopper membrane means it can get a bit warm ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Jack Wolfskin Supersonic XT (2012)

£155.00

One of the heaviest, thickest soft shell jacket out there and the best-suited to bad weather. The face fabric has a good deal of water repellency, but it’s inside where the Supersonic excels. The fleece lining is almost like microfleece, not too dense but incredibly warm. This really does boost its insulation level and makes this one of the warmest ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Helly Hansen Verglas Hybrid (2012)

£200.00

This is a bulkier affair than many of the soft shells out there, and feels well-suited to colder days thanks to its chunky, insulating material and a fleecy lining to trap heat. The extra-long collar is designed to fit over the face when it’s really cold, with vent holes cut into it too. In an effort to maintain water repellence, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Columbia Prarion (2012)

£150.00

Although it uses 700-fill down, the jacket has added insulation in the form of Columbia’s Omni-Heat reflective technology. Silver dots are added to the lining to help bounce radiated heat back inside. In use it does seem to add extra warmth to the top, without making things too stuffy. However, the jacket still remains quite heavy for a down-filled mid-layer ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Jack Wolfskin Dissenter

£200.00

A stripped-down, tough shell jacket. There isn’t a huge amount to get in the way of the fabric performance – just two chest pockets and one internal. The chest pockets are high enough to use with a pack on, but aren’t mesh-backed, meaning that there are no vents on this jacket at all. In general walking conditions this isn’t much ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Fjallraven Back

£150.00

This jacket doesn’t employ any membrane technology to boost waterproofing and breathability and has strong eco-credentials. Of course, that can lead to a sweaty inside in some conditions, although it proved one of the better non-membrane jackets on test and it does have some great side vents. The jacket does have something of an athletic cut to it, with a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Bowscale

£160.00

A 2-layer Gore-Tex jacket suited to lower level walking. The less technical styling does mean that you won’t look like a lost mountain guide when out walking the dog. The face fabric is pleasantly soft and isn’t too noisy. There aren’t any vents to draw away the heat, and so it does tend to be warmer than most. The face ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Craghoppers Byron

£150.00

A low-key styled jacket with a 2-layer Gore-Tex membrane tucked away inside to keep the performance levels up. You could easily get away with this jacket in town thanks to its casual looks. The 2-layer Gore-Tex means that there is a semi-loose lining layer inside trapping heat, making this one for cooler days. The fleecy lining to the collar is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vaude Slight Pro

£240.00

A really lightweight jacket weighing a mere 250g. The fit is generous, easily covering the hips, and there’s plenty of length in the arms too. The fabric feels silky smooth against the skin and is great to move around in. It has a decent-sized hood that swivels well with head movement, and there are baffle adjusters at the back and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Sprayway Spectre

£170.00

This jacket is ideally suited to hillwalking. Two-layer Gore-Tex provides the waterproofing and breathability without feeling overly technical and crunchy. When it’s warm there are a couple of large underarm vents to draw away the heat. The cut is quite short but there’s a drop tail to cover your bum. The two waist pockets are long enough to reach over ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Point Five 2011

£275.00

The North Face Point Five is a well-proven jacket made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell, and this year it also benefits from some updates to make it even better. Firstly the seams use narrow (8mm wide) taping, to reduce weight and bulk, and to increase the suppleness of the jacket. There’s some improvement to the fit, too, as well as more ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Craghoppers Kiwi 2011

£175.00

The Craghoppers Kiwi is a well-proven waterproof jacket that sits very much in the general outdoor clothing category. It is a bit heavy at 772g (men’s L), but it has advantages over some lighter and more mountaineering-orientated waterproofs. Firstly it is longer in the body than most jackets, which means you can get your hands in those base pockets while ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Zamberlan Ultra Lite GT

£150.00

These have a look of quality about them. Or maybe it’s the opulent looking brass-coloured lace loops. Actually the leather used is thick and of a good quality and there is a quality rand surrounding the whole shoe that protects the expensive leather from scrapes. The boot uses quite a snug-fitting last, so this is more likely to be suited ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Anatom Q2

£150.00

Anatom are relatively new to the world of boot-making, and better known for their footbeds, but this is a noble effort at a midrange walking boot which has great heel hold and an even amount of space through the middle of the boot without being too cavernous at the front. It also comes with a lambswool footbed  for added cushioning, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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GoLite Malpais Trinity Jacket 2011

£180.00

GoLite triggered the move towards superlight gear when the brand first appeared in the UK back in 2000, and the Malpais Trinity is its lightest ever 3-layer jacket. GoLite is also one of a small group of brands that’s leading the move towards more eco-friendly gear, and the Malpais is made from recycled and recyclable materials, while GoLite’s Take-Back Program ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Paramo Vista

£205.00

When walking hard uphill, the Vista really helps to pass sweat out through to the outside and prevent a build-up of moisture on the inside. In fact it doesn’t really feel like a traditional hard shell jacket, with a soft, loose touch. A bit too warm on hotter days, especially if you plan to throw it on in a summer ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Finisterre Anabatik MkII

£180.00

The Anabatic is a modern-looking jacket that manages to stand out from the range of outdoorsy looking kit, whilst retaining real technical features. Although it is nobly recycled and recyclable, the performance isn’t noticeably better than others tested. In cold conditions condensation still builds on the inside. A wire-reinforced peak is a nice touch and coupled with the cinch adjustment ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Fjallraven Skur

£150.00

The Skur is a great lightweight back-up jacket. It packs down neatly into its own stuff sac for storage in your pack. When on it really is lightweight and the design has very little to increase the weight or get in the way of the fabric function. There are no underarm vents, and only a couple of chest pockets with ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mountain Hardwear Stretch Cohesion

£150.00

The Stretch Cohesion is fairly heavy, weighing in at about 350g (women’s medium). It’s made from Ark stretch and Mountain Hardwear’s own Conduit DT fabric, which is fairly breathable, and as the name suggests, the stretchiness in the fabric makes it a great jacket for high-energy activities. The hood is enormous – big enough to accommodate even the bushiest hair ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Garmin Etrex Venture HC

£170.00

The eTrex is famously simple and reliable, almost a mini-brand in itself, and they are hugely popular with those dipping their first toe in the world of GPS. This unit doesn’t have the ability to load Ordnance Survey mapping via a flash memory card, which means it’s most commonly used as a basic position-finder and walks log, or as a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Soto Muka 2011

£170.00

The Soto Muka weighs 156g (+fuel and fuel bottle), which is very light for a petrol stove; boil time 2min 43sec to 3min on petrol; 15cm pan support diameter; no priming required, unlike other petrol stoves. But price is extremely high; poor simmer control.

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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