Montane Spirit Lite Gore-Tex Jacket

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UOG TOP PICK:  A Gore-Tex Paclite shell, designed for any faced paced outdoor activity, lightweight, packable and highly water resistant.

Montane says: 

The Spirit Lite Jacket is designed for mountain walking and long-distance trekking alike. Made using a waterproof GORE-TEX Paclite® Plus shell fabric and fully taped seams, this jacket offers total protection from the elements in a lightweight and packable package. A fully adjustable hood and weather-resistant pockets combine to make this an essential jacket for any mountain activity where packability is paramount.

Our Verdict

Made from Gore-Tex Paclite material, this jacket has a smooth nice next-to-skin feel and a tough 30 Denier Polyester outer. So, your jacket is very breathable and packs down incredibly small.

With a Hydrostatic Head of 28,000mm, you can be confident this jacket will keep you dry no matter what outdoor exertion you’re undertaking. It’s been coated with a long-lasting DWR which helps repel water and generally keeps the jacket functioning longer. The DWR will occasionally have to be reproved.

The large main zip has been backed with a wide storm flap and it is protected with an Aquaguard YKK zip, as are both of the side hand warming pockets, which are both mesh lined which helps ventilate heat and moisture.

The hood has three points of adjustment, one point around the crown, and two at the side of the face. The peak of the hood has been stiffened to help keep water out of your eyes.

The jacket’s cuffs can be tightened with hook and loop fastenings and the hem of the coat cinches around the waist with a simple drawcord.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Fully seam taped construction
• Fully adjustable hood with 3 point ‘quick release’ adjustment and stiffened peak
• Full-length YKK AQUAGUARD® front zip with internal storm flap
• Two hand pockets with YKK AQUAGUARD® zips
• Shaped cuffs with adjustable hook and loop tabs
• Adjustable hem with cinchable drawcord
• Regular Fit

Specifications

• Small weighs: 272g
• Medium weighs: 282g
• Large weighs: 291g
• XLarge weighs: 300g

Material & Construction

• 30 Denier GORE-TEX PACLITE® PLUS
• Light weight mini rip-stop woven, soft, supple and packable. Oeko-Tex
• 100% NYLON

Help & advice:

• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Waterproof Jacket
• Time-Saver Guide to PFC Free
• About Montane
• Montane Shell Ranges Explained
• GORE-TEX Paclite Plus Explained
• MVTR Breathability
• Hydrostatic Head
• Choosing a Waterproof Jacket