EXTREMITIES Ice Cap (£30)

EXTREMITIES Ice Cap (£30)

By John Manning

December 01 2010

TGO Rating 5 stars

With its Paclite shell and thick fleece liner, the Ice Cap is instantly warmer-on than the Montane Featherlite cap. It’s also slightly heavier – though few would baulk at 8g – and £10 more costly, which might prove a bigger crux.

The hat protects the ears and back of the neck well but the flap’s hem itself is elasticated so, unlike the adjustable Montane hat, has to be folded up out of the way when it’s not required. The chin strap is cord rather than elastic so doesn’t dig uncomfortably into your chin when tightened. The peak is wired and can be shaped to permit forward vision, or fastened out of the way. A Velcro-style strap at the rear allows for some volume adjustment but as the hat comes in three sizes – Medium is a tad snug for me – finding the right size shouldn’t be a problem.

Technical Spec

Outer fabric: polyamide
Insulation: fleece
Waterproofing: Gore-Tex Paclite
Weight: 70g (M)
Sizes: S/M/L
Likes: warmth, protection
Dislikes: non-adjustable flaps

Terra Nova
01773 837373
www.terra-nova.co.uk

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