New rain coat

Been after a new lightweight jacket to replace my old snowboarding jacket which although made of goretex and really warm it does weigh over a kilo.

Really liked the idea of the Marmot Mica, at 200g this would be a big weight saving.

However, on the way home from work I pooped into TK Maxx which sometimes has some real gems.

Picked up a Nike ACG storm fit trail jacket for £29, bargain! Only weighs apx 390 grams so twice the weight of a Mica but a third of the price.

We shall have to see how it performs but the blurb sounds good

'Ultrafine microfiber polyester combines with a highly breathable laminate to provide total protection from water and wind. It's an exclusive waterproof fabric designed for the serious athlete in wet, cold and windy conditions. Storm-Fit keeps you dry and incredibly comfortable from the inside out'.




Update from NW Carneddau 31/1/2009

This jacket held up really well to the terrible conditions on our hiking weekend in NW Carneddau. The pockets are blocked by the hip belt and the armpit vents are a tad difficult to open but at £29 it performed great. Its windstopping ability was also exclellent as too was the breathability with no moisture build up that I can remember.