MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT Microtherm Alpine (£80)

MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT Microtherm Alpine (£80)

By Chris Townsend

December 01 2009

TGO Rating 4 stars

As I was disappointed when it was dropped a few years ago I was delighted to learn that Mountain Equipment had reintroduced the Microtherm jacket, a lined windproof that is roughly equivalent in warmth to a lightweight fleece.

It’s too warm above 10ºC for me but in cooler weather it’s excellent, providing warmth, wicking and wind resistance while being very breathable. The new Microtherm has a raised micro-grid lining that is very comfortable, a microfleece lined collar, mid-height pockets just accessible when wearing a hipbelt but not big enough for maps, and thumb loops so the long sleeves can be held in place over the hands for warmth. A 12g mesh stuffsack is provided or the jacket can be stuffed into one of its pockets. Sizing is on the small side as the Large fits me over a thin base layer. The weight is low for a lined windproof and the Microtherm is an excellent choice for autumn to spring use.

Technical Spec

Materials: mini ripstop nylon, microgrid polyester wicking liner
Hood: no
Front closure: full length reversed zip with internal flap
Pockets: 2 lower chest
Hem: drawcord
Cuffs: elasticated back, thumb loops
Sizes: S-XL
Weight: 287g (large)
Likes: lightweight, wicking lining, thumb loops
Dislikes: too warm for summer

Mountain Equipment
0161 366 5020
www.mountain-equipment.co.uk

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