Hiya

Looking for a fleece jacket for mountaineering to layer over a baselayer and micro fleece when it gets really chilly. How about the Rab Ghost jacket? Anybody got one who could advise??

 Thanks!

Hi ya Monkey

I bought the Ghost jacket a couple of weeks ago in the sales and so far I've been impressed.

This is only the second Rab I have found with enough width in the shoulders, the sleeves are quite tight (and im a skinny git  ) but the pro stretch panel seems to have a lot of 'give'. There is also a a pro stretch panel runnning down the side (from armpit to hem).

The only "negative" thing I have found is that the pro stretch panels do let the wind through, but as I normally wear a long sleeve baselayer this isn't so much of a problem. But I assume it does add to the breathability so is probably not a negative really.

On the plus side the rest of the fleece is very warm and windproof. 

I am not sure you wil get it on over a baselayer AND a micro fleece, Rabs website call it a close fitting fleece, and it is. If you look here :http://www.rab.uk.com/products_fleece_ghostjac.html there is a review from trail magazine alongside that says it ideal as mid layer.

Hope that helps?

Oddy

p.s Just for info I bought mine from Cotswolds half price, I cannot see them online anymore but they had some in store last week.

Thanks Oddy,

 Cotswold have run out online (and I don't have a store near me) but there are a couple of other online retailers that do have them still at about £65.

 Having read another thread about this layering malarky I think i'm going to stick with my usual base layer - micro fleece - windproof/waterproof shell system and add a down jacket for winter (probably the ME Helium Ultra). I get very hot when walking/climbing so only need the extra insulation for stops/belaying.

Might treat myself to a Ghost jacket anyway though as my mid layer fleece while they're cheap(ish)

 Thanks for your help!