''Compact, functional, versatile, and capable, with just enough compromises to remind you it’s still built for people who care about grams.''
The Primus Micron III Piezo Stove and Trek Pot Set offer an appealing option for anyone wanting a compact setup that still lets you cook proper food in the hills. They sit in that interesting spot between ultra-minimal “boil water only” systems and heavier cookware that leans more towards basecamp or group cooking. Both items work perfectly well on their own, but I’ve been using them as a paired setup, which has given me a good sense of how they perform individually and together as a lightweight cooking system... read review here.
''For fast hikes through the hills, through later summer into autumn, the Phase Lite would be a more than capable companion.''
The Montane Phase Lite Gore-Tex Jacket is a high-performance, lightweight waterproof jacket built for fast-paced adventures, but is just as much suited for those that prefer long and slow exploits. It features a 40 Denier Gore-Tex performance shell, rated at 28,000 mm hydrostatic head with excellent breathability.... read review here.
''I feel prepared for winter’s cold and somewhat unpredictable weather and equally looked after on a trip to the pub after a day on the fells.''
The Montane Anti Freeze XT down hoodie is not only a highly practical jacket, providing excellent insulation for frosty mornings and cold clear days, but the technical materials and clever design features help the jacket adapt to more dynamic activities... read review here.
''Warm, weather-resistant and impressively robust for its weight, the Fortes XT Insulated Hoodie is a serious winter layer built for exposed mountain use.''
Montane described this piece to me as a “Scottish belaying jacket”, and having used it since February, I’d say that’s pretty accurate. It’s been my go-to insulation piece on cold trips through the Highlands earlier in the year, and it came with me on a March section of the Pennine Way too, where nights were long, windy and properly cold.
The Fortes XT’s real forte is static insulation: it prioritises keeping you warm when you’re not moving. It’s not the jacket I’d reach for when hiking at a pace... read review here.
With 227g of premium down insulation, it’s a firm favourite in the office. It’s been out on TGO crossings, winter wild camps, and plenty more… and it never disappoints.
''Whether layering up on cool summer mornings or braving sub-zero winter conditions, this hoodie has consistently impressed with its versatility, warmth, and innovative design.''
Montane kindly provided me with the hoodie ahead of the Great Outdoor Challenge (TGO)—a coast-to-coast trek across Scotland in May last year. Since then, it has accompanied me through spring, summer, autumn, and now the winter. Whether layering up on cool summer mornings or braving sub-zero winter conditions, this hoodie has consistently impressed with its versatility, warmth, and innovative design... Read here.
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