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  • PSA Montane featherlight smock.
  • jkomo
    Full Member

    £36 reduced from £60.
    Just clicked and collected from Oxford, fits nicely, no idea what it’s like in the rain:
    http://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/montane-featherlite-smock-p142371

    ElShalimo
    Full Member

    no idea what it’s like in the rain

    It’s shower-proof as it’s just pertex microlight fabric. They are a great bit of kit, windproof, breathable and very quick drying.

    cloudnine
    Free Member

    Are these the same fabric as the Dyno?

    Clink
    Full Member

    Are these the same fabric as the Dyno?

    No

    ElShalimo
    Full Member

    no the Dyno uses Pertex Equilibrium (same as Rab Vapour Rise)
    This is a useful resource:
    http://pertex.com/fabrics/

    In simple terms the Dyno is slightly tougher and more breathable but not as windproof or as light.

    There are some stats on the web with the results of the lab test for windproofness, insulation etc. The US site Backpacklight has all manner of geeky info on there

    Mine is about as waterproof as blotting paper, but its great as a layer to be put on when an evening ride starts to get chilly.

    angeldust
    Free Member

    Great bit of kit, but no real water resistance

    scotroutes
    Full Member

    If you wash it with a re-proofer like Nikwax or Graingers you can significantly enhance it’s water-resistance – but it’s nothing like a proper waterproof.

    SiB
    Free Member

    Think cling film and you wont be far off

    ElShalimo
    Full Member

    It is a windproof not a waterproof!!
    Fantastic bit of technical clothing if you know what it’s for.

    Its nowt like cling film.

    jkomo
    Full Member

    Oh, I was hoping it would be a breathable version of my Aldi boil in the bag packamac.

    angeldust
    Free Member

    Feels a bit like clingfilm, but is very breathable, and packable. Unlike bulkier windproofs, rain goes pretty much straight through though.

    Lummox
    Full Member

    Brilliant bit of kit, I use mine over a thicker merino top in autumny type weather. Packs to nothing as well.

    Got a gilet made of the same that is better still.

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