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Gear Reviews

Rohan Cloudbase 2009

£112.00

LFTO rating
Owners' rating

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.

Verdict: The Rohan Cloudbase multi-activity jacket a very good general purpose and travel jacket – but not for multi-activity action.

First published in Trail magazine November 2009