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My Montane featherlite is looking very worn and holes are starting to appear, so I am now looking for a replacement.
Going to try something different, but it needs to be packable/small, ideally with a full zip too (as I run very warm).
I always felt that the featherlite was a bit boil in the bag for me. Any ideas?
The new Montane Minimus looks good - packs down small as it the latest Pertex shell that's also waterproof.
I did look at the mimimus, but its more than I want to spend, as I have have habit of 'damaging' jackets 😉
paramo fuera smock
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no full length zip, but a very effective half zip.
doesn't pack as small as a featherlight, but it is much nicer to wear, and breathes a LOT better.. pretty effective as a showerproof jacket too.
I love mine when it is too warm for waterproofs.
Dave
If it's the right size for you, this looks like a bargain -
http://www.startfitness.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=4262,4270&CAT_ID=4156&P_ID=44441
neninja - If only I was medium 😉
Dave - that looks good, cheers!
I use the paramo fuera as well ( got the jacket version though ). It's my " go to " jacket during the summer months when out on my bike when a full on waterproof just gets to hot. Proof it with some nikwax tx direct and it will stand a good shower. Also will stand a bit more hammer than a montane. Fallen off several times with no ill effect.
didn't realise they did a jacket... that fits the OP perfectly.
Just bought an Endura pakajak myself, seemed quite a good fit in the shop and packs down small - admittedly I haven't worn it out on the bike yet though... http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=122&prod_id=454
Think it was £35 or £40
+1 for the Paramo Fuera
A bit heavier but one of the most comfortable bits of kit I own. Very shower proof but with another Paramo item underneath, fully waterproof (don't ask me to explain Paramo's waterproofing system, it'll take a page)
FuzzyWuzzy - let me know how you get on with the pakajak, as I have read one or two reviews saying it doesn't breath very well.
But its a new product so not much info on its performance yet.