ALPKIT DEFINITION £230

Alpkit’s top-end shell was a Trail ‘Best Value’ winner in our ‘Waterproof Jackets Under £300’ test back in 2019. Two years later, there are still few shells that can touch the Definition when it comes to balancing performance and price. For mountaineers and winter hillwalkers on a budget, this fully-featured, 3-layer fortress is a top pick.

VERDICT Not just a great value jacket, the Definition is a great jacket full stop. It trades punches with the most capable and protective mountain shells on the market, while costing a fraction of the price.