Breathability: This is strongly related to insulation type. Synthetic insulation that mimics down is less breathable than the thinner panel insulation. It's also important to consider shell and lining material too. Pure nylon fabrics are not as breathable as those that use stretch and fleece-type fabrics. Innovative, lightweight, breathable.Montane has become synonymous with lightweight and breathable clothing and equipment. Providing refuge from cold and damp winter belays and employing cutting-edge synthetic PrimaLoft® Silver ThermoPlume® with Cross Core™ technology. The front zipper is one way only. Even if you are happy pulling the hood over your climbing helmet and lumbering around shouting, ‘The bells! The bell!’ it still won’t make a good belay option. There are however some methods that you can use to determine a product’s quality without needing to physically have it.

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Many people switch from down to synthetic out of animal welfare concerns and cost reasons. While turning to synthetic does indeed negate the need for down, there are other challenges that loom large in its place. That got us thinking though, that we’re looking at every possible item from Montane so it would be good to narrow our search down even further and only look at Montane branded products within the Breathable category. The cost of Montane Breathable When buying Breathable, the quality of the product is going to be one of the factors that you really scrutinise before you commit to buying. It is primarily going to be used as an outer layer for belaying/general warmth, however thanks to the relatively trim fit, you're able to slip a shell over the top without an issue if the weather turns foul. It can also be used as an over-layer when stopping to have lunch, coffee etc. In addition to the elasticated hem, there’s a small press stub that’s handy if you’re trying to close the zip in high winds.Can it be used as part of a layering system with other clothes when static or in very cold conditions? Another factor that can be a great indication of product quality is the brand. Brands like Montane are of course extremely well known, especially for Breathable.

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PrimaLoft® Silver insulation in the hood, hips and over the shoulders will help you through cold and damp winter belays, all at an incredible warmth to weight ratio.

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the Montane Icarus is a capable mid-layer that will protect you keep you warm in some pretty cold temperatures. Sustainability is an important consideration for us too, which is why we have our Tread Lightly award for contenders that do well in this space. With sustainability, it's not just about using recycled materials, it's about eliminating the use of PFC/PFAs and harmful chemicals, ethical labour standards, actively lowering emissions, and other important aspects such as repairability. The material the product is made from is often a sign of the quality for Breathable. Take a look at the product details over at Go Outdoors to get a feel for this. Insulation: 180g (M) PrimaLoft® Silver ThermoPlume® Insulation + Cross CoreTM technology (body) / 133g/m2 PrimaLoft® Silver (hood, hips and shoulders) Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL