Breathability is hard to fault, and we've worn it on warm walk-ins and long sunny multi pitch climbs without noticing any sweatiness. Made from a super stretchy weather resistant fabric this Fast Climb Jacket feels super comfortable next to your skin when you're making those high reach dynamic moves but has tough Kevlar fabric across the forearm for protection against the rock.

It moves well with your head, zips up high for lower face protection, boasts a brushed chin guard for comfort, and a proper wired brim that holds its shape in a high wind. The whole jacket has a good DWR treatment and light rain still beads-up well even after a couple of washes. As we've come to expect from Mountain Equipment, the tailoring allows full arm movement with no danger of hem lift.When a windshell is too sweaty and a fleece won't cut out the wind on its own, that's where the Morphosis comes into its own. There's very little to say here, and if you're looking for the lightest possible softshell for summer use then that has to be a good thing. Overall fit, with a view to climbing as well as walking, when sleeve articulation, hem length and zero hem lift become more important. We may be able to arrange for a repair to be carried out at your cost, so please contact us for further details if you would like to use this service. Wind resistance is good and breathability high, so for high output activities in windy-but-warm weather this is a good option.

An adjustable drawcord at the back keeps it securely attached, while in terms of coverage the neck is well protected and only the face exposed - a very nice cut we think. It is also a little large size-wise, which gives it the feel of an outer layer rather than a mid layer, though it could easily be used as either. When a waterproof shell would be too sweaty or a fleece or insulated jacket too hot, reach for the softshell. The fact it has few features is a blessing for actually being on the move, since it helps save weight, but what features it does have are simple and effective.Mountain Run: These garments are designed for mountain running and are tailored to be closely form fitting.

The Borealis Jacket is made with lightweight and stretchy Matrix™ fabric, allowing complete freedom of movement.Overall, size-wise we would say it's at the larger end of the scale, so if you're somewhere between medium and large, for instance, then it's likely medium would be a good bet. Explore Montane’s range of men’s softshell jackets, created with an array of the best suited features for taking on an active, outdoor challenge. Finally, this jacket is harness compatible so those tough climbs won't be a problem whilst microfleece-lined pockets provide additional comfort when required. Arm length is generous without being excessive, and the simple part-elastic, part-velcro cuffs work well, stretching over a glove if you need them to but also closing down neatly onto a bare wrist to offer a neat low-profile fit.