Montane Featherlite Jacket

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Montane’s updated Featherlite Trail Jacket is a lightweight, breathable wind shell with a soft nylon finish.

Montane says: 

The Featherlite Jacket is a super light and packable layer that provides breathable wind protection for fast-paced mountain days. Made using lightweight Wind Barrier Dynamic fabric, this jacket stows effortlessly in any pack – ready for whatever’s up ahead.

Our Verdict

This windproof, fast-moving jacket packs down incredibly small and weighs less than 100gs (based on the medium size jacket). A very versatile layer that is excellent to shove into a rucksack side pocket or running vest when you aren’t sure what the weather has in store for you.

Its features are minimalistic; you get one Napoleon chest pocket, which can accommodate a mobile phone, and the jacket can stuff into this pocket, so it is brilliantly packable. Semi-elasticated cuffs cinch the jacket around the wrist, and a simple drawcord around the hem blocks wind from entering the jacket; incredibly lightweight yet still user-friendly.

It’s more breathable than other Windshells I’ve used; it uses Montane’s “wind barrier dynamic” nylon which is nice and soft against the skin; the soft nylon and the air vents under each armpit facilitate good airflow, so you don’t overheat. It’s also quiet; many other wind shells rustle, especially when running in them, but the nylon is nice and quiet.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Under helmet hood with bound face aperture
• Full length YKK front zip with internal wind strip
• Rear hem adjustment
• Partially elasticated cuffs
• Stuffs into own pocket
• Regular Fit

Specifications

• Small weighs: 89g
• Medium weighs: 96g
• Large weighs: 99g
• XLarge weighs: 102g

Material & Construction

• Mini rip-stop woven with stretch properties and excellent breathability. Bluesign®
• 100% NYLON
• Hydrostatic head: 500mm

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Windshell Jackets
• About Montane
• What is Bluesign?