GOLITE Ether (£50)

GOLITE Ether (£50)

By Chris Townsend

December 01 2009

TGO Rating 4.5 stars

The Ether is the lightest hooded jacket tested and performs just as well as ones made from similar thin fabrics, being windproof and somewhat rain-resistant. The fabric is mostly recycled too, a nice green bonus.

Some of it is anti static, though I’m not sure what benefit this has. The hood is a basic one but it does move with the head when cinched down. There’s one tiny pocket near the hem into which the Ether can be stuffed. It’s covered by a pack hipbelt but when not wearing one it could be used for little items like a compass, credit card or some cash. GoLite describes the Ether as semi-fitted. I found the Medium roomy and comfortable worn over a thin fleece. There’s little to choose between the Ether and the Montane Lite-Speed but the lower weight of GoLite’s jacket just gives it the edge. It comes a close second to Páramo’s Fuera Smock; on a long backpacking trip, I’d choose the Ether due to its lighter weight.

Technical Spec

Materials: micro ripstop 88% recycled polyester, 12% anti static polyester
Hood: drawcords
Front closure: full length zip with inner flap
Pockets: one small hem
Hem: plain
Cuffs: elasticated
Sizes: men S-XL, women XS-XL
Weight: 121g
Likes: light, hood, recycled materials
Dislikes: only one tiny pocket

GoLite
01827 60282
www.golite.com

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