It’s still damn cold: what’s the best tech anorak, GaGu?

AThe modern winter jacket is like the Chelsea Tractor of clothing. Does Guru really need a coat designed for a jaunt up Everest to go to Waitrose on a mildly parky morning? Probably not… But he’s damn well going to anyway.

Probably the most versatile mix of lightness and cold protection is given by down jackets, plus the puffy look is bang on trend right now. So you could try something like the Rab Electron (£200). This has a water-resistant coating, but the goose down inside has also been treated to repel moisture, reducing the risk of your jacket turning into a sodden and freezing mix of clumped together feathers.

A cheaper yet similarly treated alternative is the cheaper (£100) North Ridge Hybrid, which comes in a fetching blend of “tango” (orange) and “brick” (browny orange).

GaGu’s fave is Mountain Hardware’s Ghost Whisperer (£220), which gives ample insulation despite weighing about 220g, and is able to pack away so small it can be stored up his nose.