Sprayway £150

Solid features, good value Awkwardly-placed pockets, boxy fit

The Rask’s slightly boxy cut will suit hillwalkers with shorter, stockier builds. It doesn’t feel as trim and tailored as other jackets here, but dual hem drawcords do allow you to cinch in the fit. The face fabric is soft polyester, but at this 75-denier weight there’s no need to be concerned about durability. In fact, the thickness gives this jacket a little more stiffness than most lightweight shells, which is a bonus in high winds. It’s also well-priced for a Gore-Tex jacket. The Gore-Tex Paclite used offers reliable waterproofing and reasonable breathability. We did find that the slick inner tends to feel a little clingy, while condensation also shows up quickly. The mesh-lined pockets are roomy enough for maps, but are cut off by a rucksack hipbelt. The main zip is a reverse-coil design which has a soft chinguard at the top and it is backed with an internal storm drain to minimise leakage. There’s also an adjustable hood with a wired peak, but the cord-lock design is not the neatest, and the rear volume adjustment is merely a Velcro strip but works well enough. The wide cuffs are fully adjustable. We still found ourselves quite taken with this solid, no-nonsense jacket.

Men’s sizes S-XXL Women’s sizes 8-16 (Kelo) Weight 330g (men’s L)

A dependable workhorse with Gore-Tex reliability at a competitive price Despite a few slight niggles there’s plenty to recommend here.