BERGHAUS Spectrum Microgrid HZ (£40)

BERGHAUS Spectrum Microgrid HZ (£40)

By John Manning

January 01 2010

TGO Rating 4 stars

Berghaus has packed plenty of features into the Spectrum Microgrid, which features two versions of the proprietary AWL 100 fleece. The main garment is in standard 100-weight, with a two-way stretch.

Under the armpits, however, is a grid-patterned version – actually more tartan than grid – designed to allow cooler air into the stink zone. The double-layer 6.5cm collar features a protective flap to stop the chest zip – a generous 29cm deep for venting – irritating your chin. Both that and the chest pocket’s zip have tabs for ease-of-use when wearing gloves or mitts, though the pocket itself, while impressively large on the inside, has only a small vertical opening; reaching in with a gloved hand might not be easy for some. Cuffs and waist hem are Lycra hemmed; this makes the sleeves a tad uncomfy when they’re rolled up, as the cuffs dig in. Shoulder seams are offset, to avoid pack strap chaffing.

Technical Spec

Category: warmer
Fabric: Berghaus AWL 100
Weight: 341g (L)
Sizes: S-XXL
Women’s version: W Spectrum Micro HZ, 8-18
Likes: deep zip, double collar, tight cuff
Dislikes: weight, vertical pocket

Berghaus
0191 516 5700
www.berghaus com

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