The Montane softshell jackets below provide a great range of movement and are an ideal choice for the outdoor enthusiast looking for the perfect balance between weather protection and breathability. We may be able to arrange for a repair to be carried out at your cost, so please contact us for further details if you would like to use this service. With everything fastened and the hood up you definitely get that 'tucked away' feeling you'll want on a windy mountain route. Four pockets and a climbing helmet compatible hood mean it's well equipped for climbing, mountaineering and mountain walking alike.

If the volume is too big you've got a toggle to reduce it and this toggle doubles as a method of hood storage (although this isn't a particularly intuitive system and will require you to take off the jacket). But the fabric and features come with a weight penalty, something we have to consider a drawback in this particular review. The fabric's denier gradient construction regulates temperature and is ideal for multiple fast paced mountain activities including climbing and walking.

The inner of this fabric features a soft brushed lining which wicks away sweat, increases comfort next to skin and adds warmth for colder activities.

You can pull it up over a helmet, but then don't expect to be able to zip the jacket up beyond the top of your chest, or move your head much.

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Volume adjustment is very effective, pulling the fit in nice and close; the toggles are hidden away on the inside of the hem, while the elastic tails pass up into the hand pockets to keep them out of the way. Hem length is about middle of the road, lower at the rear but a fraction shorter than some models at the front, where we think another couple of centimetres would not have gone amiss. M2 is a light stretch-woven softshell with a textured inside, and this makes it pleasant when worn against skin and if only wearing a T-shirt underneath.

Its cut is truly excellent, with full freedom of movement and limited or no hem lift when raising your arms above the head. This lightly insulated hoody is sold as a mountaineering jacket - and it's great for that, says Rob Greenwood; but it's a lot more besides. If you're only going to be hillwalking in it, and don't necessarily need the climbing-friendly cut, then a runner's windproof might be a similarly lightweight option at a lower budget. Given the insulation on offer here the relatively light weight, just 405g (size L), is surprising, and we'd say that Mammut have done well to keep it this low.