Jack Wolfskin

Neon/Selenium

£150 ■ Men’s S-XXXL (Neon) ■ Women’s XS-XXL (Selenium) ■ Weight 559g (size L) ■ Packed volume 2.1 litres ■ Insulation 700 fill power duck down

IT'S GOOD

A great combination of features here make this ideal for many hillgoers. Firstly the price is great, but you also get a good amount of down insulation so this is a little warmer than many of the lighter jackets. The hood has synthetic insulation, rather than down, as well as a rear volume adjuster. Hem draw-cords lock draughts out and there are two main zipped pockets plus a third chest pocket. Get it on and it feels warm enough for a brew on a summit or sitting in a tent. The hood fits closely and even moves with the head a little. This all makes this good for general hill use.

HOWEVER

There are drawbacks as this is a little heavier than others and slightly bigger when packed down than the smallest, but it does offer a good middle ground as it is not too big or too heavy to take on the hill. The cuffs don’t get any adjustment other than elastication and on me they did not fit very closely, so this area is chilly. The hood is not quite as warm as the heavier jackets, but it is okay for general conditions. For really extreme conditions, such as winter camping on the hill, I would want a little more warmth and some better details but for valley camping and summit brews this is great.

VERDICT A good all-round generalpurpose hillgoers insulated jacket. It is not the lightest, nor the warmest, but it does offer a good overall package of benefits.