LOWE ALPINE Mountain GTX Cap (£29.99)

LOWE ALPINE Mountain GTX Cap (£29.99)

By John Manning

December 01 2010

TGO Rating 5 stars

Several years ago, Lowe Alpine introduced the classic Mountain Cap and sparked a raft of copy-cat designs, many of which can be seen on these pages. Warm, protective and practical, it was the hat to be seen in on the fells.

Inevitably now, seen alongside successors such the Montane Featherlite, the design might seem a little dated but that’s not really the case – it’s a classic that’s still around because it works. Other brands must agree as their own versions are almost identical; the Berghaus model, for example, differs only in its buckle-style adjustment, compared to the Velcro-style on the Lowe Alpine cap. In every other respect – good ear protection, attachments for chin strap, wired and poppered peak, waterproof crown and fleecy lining – the Lowe Alpine model still sets the benchmark for such hats. The only frustration is the fabric strap-encumbered front popper, awkward to use when the hat is worn.

Technical Spec

Outer fabric: Gore-Tex
Performance Shell
Insulation: Aleutian Fleece
Waterproofing: Gore-Tex
Performance shell
Weight: 74g (L)
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Likes: protection, design, peak popper, sizings, adjustment
Dislikes: lack of retaining strap

Lowe Alpine UK
01539 740840
www.lowealpine.com

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