Lightweight Wind Proof

The windproof jacket is a multifunctional piece of clothing, either in full zip or half zip (smock). Excellent equipment when used as a mountain jacket or as a bicycle jacket these tops are largely multi functional and equally useful when running, biking, climbing or mountain walking. The Montane Featherlite smock, made from Pertex Microlight Mini Rip Stop, weighs just 115 grams and yet will keep out the wind and light rain, but most importantly provides the user with some protection as well as being very breathable indeed. These jackets are principally used as an outer shell in place of a waterproof jacket during high activity, but of course can be used a lightweight layering piece and worn underneath. The certainly do not take up much rucksack room and their performance will always outweigh their size and weight...You need one! They come in a huge range of colours and most designs will offer a high viz yellow as well a more traditional walking colours such as blue, red and green. The Paramo Windshirt is a smock. It is made from the soft Paramo Nikwax Windproof fabric and offers great protection against the wind and will certainly keep off a shower. It has a hood with wired peak and reflective patches. The Montane Slipstream Gillet weighs just 80 grams. Is made from ultra-lightweight Pertex Quantum and DryActive Mesh. It is ideal for runners or cyclists or for walkers who just need some core body warmth.