Lowe Alpine Mountain Master GTX

The definitive high mountain jacket, combining essential features with bombproof durability.

Site	Price	Postage	Total
	£209.99	£4.50	£214.49

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General comments: As a spectacle wearer, I find I have more than a passing interest in jacket hoods and for me a peak to the hood is essential, preferably wire stiffened. The small peak is semi-stiffened; it has what feels like a piece of thin, dense foam in it which gives it enough stiffness to maintain its shape but it doesn't allow for bending to different angles to combat, say, rain being driven at the wearer at an angle. In this respect, I'd prefer a wire stiffened one. Tightening the elastic cord running around the outer rim of the hood, closes it in around the face. There are inner and outer storm flaps at the front of the hood which cover my chin, the inner one being faced with a piece of soft material to minimise chafing. There is also a snap fastener on this outer chin flap Breathability is a contentious issue. It's very difficult with any rain shell to get good breathability when the precipitation is at 100% but after wearing the jacket all day in the rain, backpacking quite strenuously with a full pack, I've only found a light residue of moisture on the inside surface of the jacket, never enough to get through the mid layer. The GTX has a good reputation for breathability, and I'd have no hesitation in recommending this jacket or buying another similar.

Pros: wear it all day

Cons: Hood, good but not quite as adjustable as I really like.

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