It’s built to offer protection from the elements, both wind and rain, but also to stuff into it’s own pocket, making it ideal for keeping nice and small in your pack when its not needed. In an ideal world you might own a couple of shells, each dedicated to a particular niche - a summer lightweight and a winter workhorse, for instance. Note that we have now included the Montane Phase jacket over the pac plus in our latest update to our waterproof jacket guide.

With YKK Aquaguard® water resistant zippers all round he Montane Pac Plus Jacket is a great packable lightweight waterproof option. Weighing only 375g makes it an easy decision for those days where you are questioning whether to take a waterproof or not.It's easy to build up a sweat in the Montane Pac Plus XT Waterproof Jacket, but to be fair it is in any shell if you're pushing on uphill, and it certainly keeps the windchill at bay, which is a major plus. Perhaps in part to help compensate for not using a more breathable Gore fabric, the Pac Plus XT jacket is fitted with pit zips.

Classic Mountain Fit: Designed for mountain walking, mountaineering and more general use, these garments have a versatile, relaxed fit. With YKK Aquaguard® water resistant zippers all round the Montane Pac Plus XT Jacket is a great packable lightweight waterproof option for the winter months.These are voluntary guidelines used to demonstrate their commitment to good environmental, social, ethical, and food safety practices. If I wore this in winter then a thick down jacket would be a bit of a squeeze, but it’s fine over a fleece or a thin layer of insulation. With a 30 denier face fabric combined with a Gore-Tex Paclite® Plus membrane you get abrasion resistance inside and out.

My one minor moan is how loud the fabric is, something I've noticed more with the trousers than the jacket. The Pac Plus Jacket is a fully waterproof jacket that manages to be both lightweight and extremely packable, whilst maintaining most of the features you’d expect on a much heavier jacket. We appreciate that, in December, some of your purchases may be for Christmas presents; and we know how fussy some people can be! As a result if this it will be perfect for those wet Scottish winter walk ins, where you want something breathable to stop the sweat building up but also make sure the rain doesn’t get in! It is your responsibility to inspect the product thoroughly and make sure you are happy with it before wearing/using it.This makes it more comfortable and less clammy than many competitors, although it does sometimes feel a bit slick compared to a 3-layer shell. They focus on making innovative, lightweight, breathable clothing and equipment for endurance sports and activities in extreme environments. The Montane Men's Pac Plus Jacket is expertly crafted for mountain walking and long-distance trekking.

The arms are cut so reaching overhead isn’t an issue, and the hand pockets are cut high enough to mainly avoid a rucksack hip belt or climbing harness. Less costly competitors are cheaper for a reason – they don’t match the specs, or promise Montane make.

As a set that'll cover you for a variety of activities (not running perhaps) and a good range of seasonal weather (except the very worst of winter), the Pac Plus XT would be a great choice. Here Montane have paired the Gore-Tex Paclite Plus membrane with a far thicker 150D Nylon fabric than that used on the jacket.