OMM Rotor Hood £200

Very soft and comfortable, premium materials

Price, designed for runners (not hillwalkers), durability

This jacket is a maverick with a unique approach. The first time you pull it on, you’re immediately struck by how different it feels to others. It has more of a fleece-like texture across the hood and arms. This comes from the use of 125g of PrimaLoft Active, an intricate mesh grid topped with fluffy polyester tufts – a special type of synthetic insulation that might polarise opinion. Personally I find it wonderfully comfy and soft; others may disagree.

As well as PrimaLoft Active, the Rotor Hood features 80g of PrimaLoft Gold Cross Core over the chest and torso. This cuttingedge material fuses PrimaLoft fibres with a highly-porous, ultralight ‘aerogel’ (originally developed by NASA) that’s composed of over 95% air and is the lightest solid material known to man. The result is superb warmthto-weight and good overall breathability for high-intensity activities.

You also get an adjustable hood, two handwarmer pockets and a showerresistant PointZero shell. The latter is very light and flimsy, so long-term durability is questionable, while the main zipper has a tendency to catch (on my sample at least).

■ Insulation PrimaLoft Active 125g (64% recycled), PrimaLoft Gold Cross-Core, 80g (35% recycled)

■ Sizes: Men’s XS-XL Women’s XS-XL

■ Weight 327g (men’s S)

Verdict

Super-comfy with a fleecelike interior and premium materials – but it’s pricey.