Montane Prism
I’ve done a lot of kit reviews in my years
but before I accept something to test, I always make sure I know what place it
has on your kitlist. With the Prism I was initially unsure, my first judgment
of ‘what would I need that for’ was premature. This lightweight layer is a
great way to regulate your heat on cool days or evenings. Firstly there is no
question, it is light, unbelievably so for what it can deliver. OK, it’s no
down jacket, but it’s not trying to be, in fact it’s so lightweight, you can
even use it as a mid-layer should the rain suddenly make an appearance, that
said, I was wearing mine in South America trekking and we were hit with a
shower. I was impressed it does hold some water repellant value and actually
dried out within an hour.
A few features I loved:
Strong hood that stays up, the strong zip that doesn't get caught (sounds strange but how often do you see outdoors professionals getting frustrated with zips on insulated and down jackets). The snug fit is not jearpodised in anyway when you reach up, and the price. Lets not forget, this is MONTANE, the leading outdoor brand in the UK at present... possibly the world. Warm pockets and finally it packs away very small.
I abused it as much as I dared and I can
assure you it is more durable than you would think, even catching the arm on a
roof-rack edge with a decent tug didn’t tear it. I also wasn’t sure about the
insulated hood but the small stiff peak and the fact the 40g of insulation
stays warm even when wet is just brilliant, I actually don’t think I can fault
this jacket and is a must for your kit list…even if it goes against what you
have always known… I know that’s hard for us outdoorsy type.
Prices really range from £90 up to £120 so shop around. Also be aware that different stores stock different colours. RRP: £100 according to Montane website.
I have taken these pictures from Go Outdoors as it's the only place I could easily find the women and mens together.
Men
Women
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