Montane Ajax GORE-TEX Jacket

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Fully adjustable climbing helmet compatible hood designed to fit comfortably with warm headwear and a helmet. Stiffened hood peak gives stability and wired edge allows adjustability lightweight 30 Denier GORE-TEX® Active. Durable Water Repellency (DWR) for effective water shedding Unfortunately, the adjustable cuffs are just a bit too small to be able to pull over my technical climbing gloves, which is a bit of a design oversight for a mountain shell. However, it does mean that it is a tighter fit so once on, you know your gloves are secure. Shaped easy to use cuffs with adjustable hook and loop tabs for a close fit around wrists or gloves Used extensively by Cairngorm Treks throughout Autumn and Winter 2017/18 within the Cairngorm National Park, Skye, and surrounding areas

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stitch count per inch on all seams versus a typical industry average of 8, creating a tight, clean and strong seam The shell is nice and long in the hem, sitting well below waist level and more or less covering the bum. Since I spend my spare time up hills in Scottish weather, I prefer a longer body like this that offers a bit more protection; but if you're primarily using it for running in less inclement conditions, you might possibly prefer something a fraction shorter since the hem slightly interferes with leg lift. With a one-hand drawcord on each side, the hem is easily tightened to help keep the wind out. The hood also performs well when climbing, allowing for the full range of motion with only a slight bit of restriction when looking downwards. When you're not wearing a helmet, it tightens nicely onto your head. Features Faults deemed to have been caused by misuse or improper care (including washing not in accordance with the product wash care instructions) are not covered by the guarantee.

Constructed from lightweight 30 Denier GORE-TEX® Active - Hydrostatic Head of 28,000mm, Breathability RET<4

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Articulated arms with engineered tailoring provides unrestricted freedom of movement and minimal hem lift when reaching We do not offer to reimburse postage costs if an item doesn't fit / you don't like it / change of mind etc. For breathability, Montane quotes a RET value of < 6, which puts this in the extremely breathable category, presumably helped by the addition of the Gore-Tex Pro Most Breathable which is a version of the Gore-Tex Pro with a focus on breathability. RET is the Resistance to Evaporative Heat Transfer: the lower the RET value the less resistance to moisture transfer and therefore the more breathable the fabric. During a wet and humid day out walking in the Southern Cairngorms in early season winter conditions, I found the Alpine Resolve managed to breathe well when I was working up a sweat on the uphill, a good demonstration considering its weight. Weight