Montane Pac Plus XT Jacket
The innovation in this jacket is that it features a 100% recycled face fabric in the Gore-Tex Paclite Plus waterproof (the membrane itself isn’t recycled). This sustainable approach is combined with technical features, including a fully adjustable, rollaway, helmet-compatible hood, as well as three pockets, pit zip vents, an active fit and articulated arms. Waterproofing in the 40-denier fabric is further enhanced by fully taped seams, a YKK Aquaguard front zip and internal storm flap. Judge Lucy Wallace said: “I like quite a lot about this jacket and the recycled Paclite Plus fabric is a great eco story. Generally it’s a well-thought-out, lightweight jacket and it kept me dry in some horrible sideways rain in Snowdonia, especially the hood.”