summer gear guide 2022
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Waterproofs<br />
CLASS OF <strong>2022</strong><br />
QUECHUA<br />
MH500 £70<br />
It would be hard to find another<br />
jacket of this quality at such a good<br />
price. It has a three-layer membrane<br />
to keep the water out, yet is breathable,<br />
with openings at the side where<br />
perspiration is wicked away. The<br />
fabric is stretchy, and the hood has<br />
a lip to keep rain off your face.<br />
decathlon.co.uk<br />
SHOWERS<br />
PASS SYNCLINE £110<br />
If you want to be seen and safe,<br />
this excellent waterproof has<br />
reflective material so you’re visible<br />
from any direction. It’s lightweight<br />
and has two adjustable core vents,<br />
so you’ll keep cool in a <strong>summer</strong><br />
storm. It also has loads of pockets<br />
including two front hand warmers.<br />
showerspass.co.uk<br />
MONTANE<br />
PODIUM JACKET £120<br />
Perfect for fast-and-light fans.<br />
The Podium is a supremely lightweight<br />
jacket – just 115g. It comes with its<br />
own stuff sack that, with the jacket<br />
inside, can fit into the palm of your<br />
hand. It comes with an elasticated<br />
hood and partially-elasticated<br />
cuffs so the rain stays out.<br />
montane.com<br />
BAM<br />
ROWTOR<br />
LONGAFORD £129<br />
The Rowtor and Longaford jackets<br />
are made from 98-percent recycled<br />
materials, use PFC-free water repelling<br />
treatment, and are also recyclable.<br />
They have a breathable membrane<br />
and ventilation at the back, and are<br />
compact enough to packs into their<br />
own pockets. bambooclothing.co.uk<br />
BERGHAUS<br />
PACLITE DYNAK £160<br />
Berghaus’ Paclite range (their cheapest<br />
Gore-Tex offering) has always been<br />
a winner. The Dynak is a new variant<br />
for <strong>2022</strong>: a great all-rounder with a<br />
stiffened peak on its adjustable hood,<br />
PFC-free water repelling treatment and<br />
easy-to-adjust hem and cuffs. And<br />
getting a Gore-Tex jacket for under<br />
£200 is impressive now. berghaus.com<br />
OUTDOOR RESEARCH<br />
HELIUM RAIN JACKET<br />
£160<br />
This one’s all about robustness. It’s five<br />
times more tear-resistant than its<br />
parent the Helium II, yet also lighter.<br />
As with all Helium waterproofs, it<br />
functions to a really high standard, but<br />
the Helium Rain can withstand even<br />
more being thrown at it than previous<br />
versions. ultralightoutdoor<strong>gear</strong>.co.uk<br />
26 SUMMER GEAR GUIDE <strong>2022</strong>
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