Montane Ajax GORE-TEX Jacket

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After time as the item is used more and more Rainwater will soak up into the jacket rather than repelling, although water will not penetrate through, the jacket will become heavier and allot less breathable. It utilises 40D GoreTex fabric to ensure you stay dry while 70D GoreTex is used in high abrasion areas for more durability through the life of the jacket. We can accept goods back for exchange or refund only if the goods are of re-saleable quality and all labels and relevant paperwork are present.

As for general use, the toggle at the back of the hood could have been larger for easier use, particularly when you’re wearing gloves. Additionally, the jacket features glove friendly ergonomic lightweight zip pullers so you don't have to expose your hands to the bitter cold, Microfleece lined chin guard to prevent the cold zip touching your neck, chin and lips, shaped cuffs with adjustable hook and loop tabs to allow you to get the perfect fit and lastly, a fully adjustable hem. In addition, I have also used the jacket as an emergency windproof on good weather days, because it takes less space than my heavier windproof jacket in my rucksack, and it’s worked really well in these conditions too without any undue condensation or perspiration build up to note. Rugged 70-denier nylon patches on the shoulders and hips make it tough enough for us to haul heavy packs on long ski tours, while 40-denier nylon everywhere else enhances breathability on trail runs and keeps weight down.Outdoor Action Recommends using recommended cleaner such as Nikwax Tech Wash or Grangers Performance Wash. All labels and swing tags are still attached to the garment, All labels and swing tags are still attached to the garment, and any boxed items are kept in the original box. We currently only deliver within the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

The high collar, combined with a buff, offered excellent protection in full Winter weather conditions, with the internal microfleece on the collar ensuring it was comfortable too without rubbing on your face. For some technical faults on products that may need specialist testing, please note that we may need to send the item to the original supplier or a fully certified testing company to seek an independent and professional assessment; this process can take up to four weeks.Zip up the jacket front and cinch the hood tight, and you can bury your face up to your nose behind nylon. On the subject of articulation, I’ve found it’s possible to fully reach upwards without the hem lifting. It has a climbing compatible hood with a high necked collar which offers storm protection to the face; targeted fabric reinforcement to high abrasion areas and articulated arms with engineered tailoring for an unrestricted, full range of movement. In terms of standing up to the weather, I’ve been caught in a variety of conditions in the jacket including very strong winds and driving rain and a Cairngorm snowstorm for a number of hours, and I remained dry and warm throughout. The last jacket was very well used and versatile, so I wanted to get another jacket that would be as durable and could be used for a variety of outdoor activities.

Drawstrings on the hood and hem can be pulled tight with one hand and again can be used with gloves on. The two zippered hand pockets are each large enough to swallow a climbing skin, and the zippered chest pocket is fairly spacious, holding a hat and map.

One aspect we did enjoy that may not be to everyone's liking is the colour, we were given the Firefly Orange which certainly marks you out on the hill especially in winter. If in colder weather a suitable synthetic or down insulated jacket with add further warmth however may be too warm if on a very active activity. From a design perspective, I do wonder if Montane could have made the jacket with underarm vents to help with the breathability when the going gets tough.