The top waterproofs from Graham Thompsons gear test
Trail Gear Reviews: Waterproof Jackets
By
LFTO Gear News Team
Gear news
19 January 2010 10:32
Trail magazine recently published its Waterproof Guide, with technical editor Graham Thompson testing a whopping 92 jackets.
The jackets were split into different sections and we have here the BEST IN TEST and BEST VALUE for four of those cateogries:
» General-purpose
» Multi-activity
» Lightweight
» Children's
Scroll down this page to see which jackets came top in each category...
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General Purpose
BEST IN TEST
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The Mountain Equipment Ogre/Nanga Parbat is definitely one of my favourite jackets of recent years, and the benchmark general-purpose hill-walking jacket in my view. There are no changes from previous years and as this was ‘Best in Test’ last year it is up to the... Click here for full review and star rating |
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BEST VALUE
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The Berghaus Cornice/Glissade is a classic waterproof jacket that is well-proven to be ideal for those who want a good, all-round waterproof for walking. The price remains at £160 this year, while most jackets have increased by at least a tenner. It’s made from... Click here for full review and star rating |
Multi-activity
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BEST IN TEST
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The multi-activity jacket was voted Best in Test in 2007 and 2008, and it’s still hard to beat. The Rab Drillium is made from eVent, which is rated among the most waterproof and most breathable of fabrics. It has a scooped tail, which is ideal for mountain biking, and the arm... Click here for full review and star rating |
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BEST VALUE
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The Atomic DT 2.0 multi-activity jacket is a typically efficient Montane design that puts function above fashion. At 326g (size M) it is very a light and packable , making it ideal for mixed activities. The fabric is Entrant, which is a well-proven waterproof and... Click here for full review and star rating |
Lightweight
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BEST IN TEST
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A well-proven jacket, the Mountain Equipment Morpheus (the women’s version is the Seraph) boasts all the essentials for a hill-walker wanting to travel reasonably light. It is made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell, so you get excellent condensation control. Better still you... Click here for full review and star rating |
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BEST VALUE
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When weight really matters the material a jacket is made from plays a major role. For the Mica/Crystalline, Marmot has chosen a 2.5-layer fabric called Membrain Strata, which boasts excellent lab test results so it is rated as extremely waterproof and extremely... Click here for full review and star rating |
Children's
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BEST IN TEST &
BEST VALUE
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A superb choice for kids heading outdoors, the Keela Simpson Advanced Jacket is a frequent winner of Trail awards. The fabric is waterproof and breathable, and feels robust enough to cope with scuffs and scrapes. The mesh lining adds a little extra comfort too... Click here for full review and star rating |
