Montane Mens Dyno XT Softshell Jacket RRP £140

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In our many years of selling samples, we have found that 99% of them are exactly the same as the finished production version. Not just for runners, these versatile lightweights are equally handy for climbers and hillwalkers; in fact we can't think of. It combines an insulating front filled with a wool mix and offers a highly elastic Pontetorto® stretch fleece for an unlimited freedom of movement. A good size for a hat or gloves, the Psiphon's two zipped hand pockets are positioned high enough to remain accessible when wearing a pack belt or harness, while a third pocket on the chest gives you somewhere to carry a smartphone or a ceral bar.

We use marketing, analytical and functional cookies as well as similar technologies to give you the best experience. The hood deserves something of a special mention, simply because it is clear a lot of time and effort has gone into its design. Perhaps this is justified when considering that this isn't just a wind shirt - it's a whole lot more; however it doesn't earn the Dyno Stretch Hoody plaudits in a summer softshell review! LD Mountain Centre does not accept responsibility for items being delayed through customs/ security checks or adverse weather conditions.The hybrid construction of the Morphosis pairs an ultra-thin 20 denier nylon outer with a light grid fleece liner, a setup that will be familiar to fans of similar systems such as Rab's Vapour-rise. Our reviewer finds the helmet-compatible hood an ideal fit over a BD Half Dome, and this is the way he has regularly used it on cold and windy mountain routes.

Yes it is big enough to fit over a helmet - but in the case of a modern high-volume model such as the Petzl SIROCCO, only just. One large pocket and one smaller pocket might have been better for keeping loose things secure, as two large pockets seem a bit like overkill on a summer weight softshell.If you like carrying lots about your person then the fact there's two is a bonus; however the front of the jacket would have been thinner and marginally more breathable had Salewa added only one chest pocket (one biggie being enough for most summer uses we can think of). Starting at the top, you've got a fully adjustable hood which can be rolled away when not in use and will fit over a climbing helmet to increase warmth and protection. There is enough give around the arms for free movement, and the body comes down far enough that when climbing it won't pull out from under a harness. Made using tough, weather-resistant GRANITE STRETCH Thermal nylon fabric, the Montane Dyno XT is a softshell jacket that lends itself to a wide range of cold-weather uses.

If you're only going to be hillwalking in it, and don't necessarily need the climbing-friendly cut, then a runner's windproof might be a similarly lightweight option at a lower budget. Finally, this jacket is harness compatible so those tough climbs won't be a problem whilst microfleece-lined pockets provide additional comfort when required. That being said, it can be worn under a shell if the weather is particularly bad and can be layered under an insulated jacket when stationary/moving slowly.At only 329g (size L) the Squall is one of the lightest softshells in this review, perfectly meeting our seasonal brief. Designed using Montane's signature Granite Stretch Thermal, the Dyno XT will repel light rain and the denier gradient fabric structure actively pulls moisture away from the body keeping you comfortable even in testing conditions.