As a mountain rescue volunteer for the Central Beacons MRT in the Brecon Beacons I need reliable, durable and comfortable kit. I purchased the Montane Superfly a week ago after debating the purchase for two months. The first outing was on MRT training with an RAF Sea King crew. The jacket (and come to think of it me!) was put through it's paces:
with winching - the weight and the pressures of the winch did not let the jacket ride up high or loose shape.
hard walking - through the various 'yomps' to RV points the jacket kept me moisture free,
70 to 80 mph winds - the storm flaps on the jacket did a remarkable job but needed to keep the zip fully fastened to stop being whipped in the face,
sleet and snow - good insulation and excellent dryness even when hanging around at RV points waiting for further instructions.
After eight hours I took the jacket off to find myself warm and dry, and not cold, sweaty and clammy that I am used to after removing my old jacket (will not mention the make - bit embarrassing).
Only downside is that the side pockets seem to be a bit high or it could be that I have long arms!
In summary this is the best jacket I have used and it even looks good when you go to the shops!
(Written by: smamjk)