WEIGHT

The tops we tested range from a gossamer-light 194g (the Sherpa Karma fleece) to a whopping 820g (the heavypile Craghoppers Moorside), which shows you the range of approaches taken by different brands. In the unpredictable ‘shoulder seasons’ of spring and autumn, you can find yourself in need of both a slimline halfzip throw-on and a thicker, more rain-ready jacket; you’ll find both ends of the spectrum in the reviews that follow.