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Mostly for walking - woods, moorland etc with the kids - can this be beaten for price/perfomance?
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-hiking-lightweight-waterproof-jacket-mh900/_/R-p-150330
probably worn with a baselayer and light mid layer
I've had that jacket for a few years and I'm pleased with it. I wouldn't say its lightweight, but reassuringly mid-weight! That said it has a reasonable pack size.
Its never leaked, and has loads of pockets.
The only downsides are - The cuffs are quite wide, but I have dainty wrists. The zip doesn't have a pullet at the bottom to allow for 2 way venting, and the hood peak isn't great, but if you wear a cap underneath its fine, even without it will do.
Cheers will
have a look in the https://ldmountaincentre.com/ sale. some killer discounts in there.
^ £350 Gortex, quality brand jacket for £105.
I have one of the Montane Rain Pac Pro jackets as well, definitely lightweight, Gore-tex paclite. Bought as a packaway jacket for summer breaks but I expect it will be fine in winter. Hood is a bit minimal but well made. The Quechua jacket is much tougher and warmer, qu'el surprise.
^ £350 Gortex, quality brand jacket for £105.
I was gonna ask for a summary, but I've found a comprehensive review online by our very own badlywireddog 😀
Maybe it's finally time to retire my nearly 30-year-old Mountain Equipment Denali.
Do you have one Matt? How's the sizing? I like a roomy jacket that covers my arse fully.
£350 Gortex, quality brand jacket for £105.
Well it looks vey good till you see that none of the colours are available in any of the sizes.😂
Yes that jacket can be beat by another Decathlon jacket
the MH500
dame waterproof and breathability stats but £30 cheaper
i have 2 of the older models and love them but the sleeves come up a bit long
I'll pop down this week and try the mh500 and mh900
Well it looks vey good till you see that none of the colours are available in any of the sizes.
Ahh. TBF I did put it out as a PSA on here 24 hours earlier when I ordered one.
Can't say how it fits - it's both not here yet and for one of my sons...
I've one of these https://www.gaynors.co.uk/mens-c4/waterproof-gore-tex-jackets-c1222/mens-mera-peak-5-0-jacket-p3667 which has been barely used ie as new, size medium if you're interested. £80?
Maybe this thread answers what I'm asking here
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/alpkit-argonaut-keep-or-return/
Reviews say the Argonaut is great value.... but those don't account for huge discounts that can be found while shopping around