Salomon Outline Down £250

Body mapping, hybrid down-synthetic design, freedom of movement Overpriced, non-adjustable

This striking-looking jacket features a hybrid construction: 700 fill power down (with a fill weight of 85g) across the chest, torso and top of the arms, and synthetic insulation (100% polyester) across the shoulders, hood, sides and under the arms. This body mapping enables the jacket to adapt better to your exercise levels (and body temperature), and delivers greater freedom of movement. For fast hiking and strenuous ascents and descents it works really well. But it still packs a reasonable punch in terms of warmth, particularly thanks to the stretchy elastane waist hem, which seals in warmth.

The non-adjustable hood is great: wellshaped with a little peak, a soft and smooth chinguard, and an integrated stretchy forehead lip that ensures the hood moves seamlessly with you. The Pertex Quantum shell, meanwhile, is showerproof, windresistant, and soft and cosy – a well-respected material with a long-standing reputation.

Cons of this jacket are the absence of a fulllength zipper stormflap, the non-adjustability of the hood and waist hem, excessive stitching (which may lead to leakage of down over time), and the rather hefty price tag. If it’s in your price range though, it’s a nice jacket.

■ Insulation 90% down,

10% feather, 700 fill power

■ Sizes: Men’s S-XXL Women’s XS-XL

■ Weight 360g (men’s S)

Verdict

A warm, comfy hybrid jacket with down and synthetic insulation – but it’s overpriced.