{"id":582,"date":"2022-07-07T15:04:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T14:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/?p=582"},"modified":"2023-08-15T12:31:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T11:31:13","slug":"staff-review-the-montane-prism-jacket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/2022\/07\/07\/staff-review-the-montane-prism-jacket\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff Review: The Montane Prism Jacket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Take a look as Exeter Shop\u2019s<\/a> Dave takes Montane\u2019s lightweight insulated jacket to the Scottish hills and gives his thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Features<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Montane Prism boasts a heap of features for such a simple jacket. The arms are articulated which I never thought of as important but does increase when reaching for the next hold climbing or scrambling. It features a hardy YKK Vislon zip with an internal storm flap, however not a 2-way zip to accommodate a harness.
This Jacket has 2 large insulated pockets, Montane says that these are large enough for a Map and you can get one in there but getting it out again is a different battle, they are certainly large and cosy but I would look at putting a map elsewhere. The right pocket also features a double-sided zip, you can stuff the jacket nicely into here and seal it for easy carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Along with the \u201cmap-sized\u201d pockets the other feature I also don\u2019t quite agree with Montane on is the helmet-compatible hood, you certainly can fit the hood up with a helmet on but movement does feel a little restricted when the jacket is zipped up. One feature I wasn\u2019t excited about was the elasticated cuffs around the wrist, this is a personal thing that I always feel they stretch out and fray but this hasn\u2019t happened with the Prism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montane says \u201cClose-fitting\u201d I\u2019m 6\u2019 2\u201d and on the slim side and chose a medium, although it\u2019s a little loose in places I found the arms too short on a small and a large was very baggy in the body. I wouldn\u2019t describe the jacket as a close fit. This does increase the range of the Prism allowing space for other layers in colder conditions but still not too flappy in windy conditions as a stand-alone piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Montane Prism is constructed from 30D 100% Pertex Quantum nylon rip-stop Outer, with Montane\u2019s Featherlite lining, and filled with 100% PrimaLoft Silver which is 100% recycled insulation polyester, but what does this mean to you?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

The Jacket is Tough, Light, Packable, and Warm. The outer fabric has held up against Dartmoor granite, gorse bushes, and the sharp claws of an over-enthusiastic spaniel without even a nick or tear. Montane\u2019s pioneering Featherlite fabric from 1999 is used for the inner which means it’s light and feels great against bare skin, although when clammy I felt it clung against the skin, especially around the wrists. Finally, and what makes the Jacket is 40g\/m2 of recycled synthetic insulation gives what can only be described as the perfect level of warmth for the South-west all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past several months this jacket hasn\u2019t left my side. If I\u2019m not wearing it, due to its size and weight then it\u2019s in my pack ready to come out at any stoppage even during the summer. As with the majority of insulation pieces on the market, this jacket is by no means waterproof but it does have a DWR (durable water replant) coating on the outside which does hold up to a reasonable amount of rainfall and due to the style of insulation once wet it still functions keeping the wearer warm. One reason I have been such a fan of the prism is the level of warmth it provides it’s warm enough but not too warm.
This may seem strange but it means that whereas I generally only wear a duvet down jacket for 2 or 3 months a year due to being too warm, the Prism is an asset all year round. This doesn\u2019t mean id wear it to hike across Dartmoor during the summer but it\u2019s great for the first hour after clambering out of the tent on fresh summer mornings. The Montane Prism also fits great under a Gore jacket when the weather truly does turn, and when not quite as grim is fantastic as a stand-alone jacket during the spring and autumn.
Although perfectly suitable for hiking, dog walking, and mountaineering I did try climbing some routes in this jacket and found the cut a bit too loose and bulky to climb in. That doesn\u2019t mean that it can\u2019t appeal to climbers, it’s nice to put on whilst belaying and packing small and light there would be no reason not to stash this away in a sack for topping out those multi-pitch routes, or popping on whilst spotting out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pros and Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Great medium level of warmth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Light and easily packable<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Tough<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Versatile<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Price<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 No 2-way main zip<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Hood doesn\u2019t suit a helmet
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In summary: As you may have guessed from this review, I am a massive fan of the Montane Prism, it is a great jacket for a wide range of users. This is a tough, warm and packable jacket and when compared to other insulated peers of a similar weight and performance, is very well priced indeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop for the Montane Prism Jacket HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This review was written by Dave from the Exeter Shop<\/a>. Dave has over 15 years experience of in outdoor instructing up and down the country. He is a qualified Canoe, Kayak, Mountain biking, Walking, and Climbing instructor with also years of experience coasteering. Dave is as much at home cruising down the Dartmoor Rivers as he is scaling Cornish sea cliffs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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