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Average Rating: 5 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 7
RRP: £50
Year: 2004

Description: Made from Pertex Microlite DWR+ and Pertex Quantum DWR+ fabric Lycra Hem Elasticated cuffs. Full length front zip. Integral roll-away adustable hood. Single hand operated non-whip face aperture draw-cords. Chest security pocket. Complete with neat stuff sack (About the size of a tennis ball) Weight: 124 gr. (Large)

 REVIEWS
 
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Eggy 
Posted: 08/11/08
'BUY ONE NOW.'
Strengths:
So light, extremely breathable, very windproof, great pocket, good hood, tiny pack size, great price.
Weaknesses:
Nothing yet.
Overall:
The only softshell you'll ever need for the milder months, this is a fantastic garment.
 
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Vu Hau 
Posted: 18/10/07
'INDISPENSIBLE.'
Strengths:
Light, windproof, water-resistant, hooded. LIGHT. Great fit, too.
Weaknesses:
Fabric not the most abrasion resistant.
Overall:
Can't live without it.
 
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daverave999 
Posted: 17/10/07
'ASTONISHING PROTECTION FOR THE SIZE AND WEIGHT'
Strengths:
Packs down really small. Lightweight. A lot stronger than it looks/feels. Good hood. Incredibly breathable.
Weaknesses:
Zip catches occasionally. Waist cord and hood cords are weird to tighten one-handed. Cold against the skin.
Overall:
I paid full price for mine and think it was well worth the money. It goes everywhere with me as it's so tiny and has protected me from all I've needed it to. Copes a lot better than you would expect with rain and abrasion. An impressive bit of kit!
 
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Ian Iles 
Posted: 31/10/04
'BRILLIANT BIT OF KIT'
Strengths:
Lightweight, very small pack size, comfortable.
Weaknesses:
Weaknesses? What weaknesses? OK, zip snags occasionally.
Overall:
Can't really fault it given the weight & price.
 
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Chris Booth 
Posted: 09/06/05
'AN ESSENTIAL FOR MTB PACK'
Strengths:
Weight (lack of), pack size (lack of) and breaths very well (I use mine whilst MTBing and I usually run hot)
Weaknesses:
Urm, erm...
Overall:
This goes anywhere my hydration pack goes. Ideal for those typically Welsh sun / wind / rain days.

Even better is they are £35 from http://www.winwood.co.uk/ although I'm sure I paid more like £20 for mine...
 
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Jeremy Hadall 
Posted: 13/07/05
'SO LIGHT, HOW CAN YOU LEAVE IT BEHIND'
Strengths:
Fantastic bit of kit. Really light and scrunches up into a little bag. Surprisingly robust but won't withstand a heavy shower.
Weaknesses:
Not many, pockets would be good but they'd add weight.

Zip can snag and its easy to lose the bag (if your'e a dufus like me).
Overall:
Mine goes everywhere with me. Thrown in the bottom of my sack, as an emergancy layer, on the back of my climbing harness, etc. Its a great wind shirt or for light showers.

Didn't expect it to survive long but several encounters with gritstone only the cuffs are showing any signs of wear.

So good, I've just bought another one!
 
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Roddy McLean 
Posted: 11/12/05
'MULTI-TALENTED UPDATE ON A WIND SHIRT'
Strengths:
Very breathable windshirt with hood
Weaknesses:
Zips can snag occasionally
Overall:
I have used this for X-Country skiing, cycling and hiking. It will keep alot of bad weather out without you overheating. Get one and you won't leave home without it! My waterproof spends most of its time in the backpack now.
 
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