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New Review - Trekmates BAIML Soft Shell Jacket

First look at one properly serious winter soft shell jacket designed by Trekmates with outdoor professionals.


Posted: 7 February 2012
by Jon

Latest OM review is a first look at Trekmates' limited edition Soft Shell Jacket. It's a bit different this one, the guys at Trekmates put it together with the input of members of the British Association of International Mountain Leaders (BAIML) who will, in turn, get it as standard issue for work purposes.

However, a limited number are also available to the public and we have one in for review. In short, it's a rugged, warm, workhorse of a winter soft shell with tough-feeling, highly weather-resistant fabric and a monster of a mountain hood. It's also lined with a light micro-fleece for additional winter insulation.

To find our more, check out our full first look



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your first look link takes you to the trekmates website - wat that your intention?

Posted: 07/02/2012 at 22:04

I work as an International Mountain Leader for Let Loose with Adventure running snowshoeing holidays and avalnche training in the Pyrenees. I've been wearing this jacket all winter with a light fleece and base layer underneath and in temperatures of minus 13 degrees C on the summits. It has been first class, really comfortable to wear, good sized pockets and the sleeves are long so they come down over gloves keeping the draughts out. I've been digging snowpits and rolling around in the snow and jacket has stayed dry and very warm. Highly recommended.

Posted: 08/02/2012 at 10:33

> your first look link takes you to the trekmates website - wat that your intention?

I'd guess not...  Let's play 'hunt the review'...

"However, a limited number are also available to the public"

I wonder how 'limited'.  Seems a rather odd approach.


Posted: 08/02/2012 at 13:12

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