SS13 Sneak Preview #3: The Berghaus Men's Octane Stretch Jacket

A little further down the line than I would have liked, but it's time for another Spring/Summer 2013 Sneak Preview! The guys in our Marketing team have been keeping their heads down, hard at work updating the website ready for all the exciting new gear we're expecting in for the new season. We'll be checking out some jazzy new tents from Vango in the not so distant future, but today we're going to focus on Berghaus and more specifically an impressive new hard shell for the Spring/Summer season. Introducing the Berghaus Men's Octane Stretch Jacket.

As the name suggests the Octane Stretch has been designed as a fast and light piece, it only weighs in at 297g, so it's sure to be a hit when those spring showers descend. The jacket uses Berghaus' AQ2.5 waterproof fabric, which has been designed with fast moving activities in mind, when something lightweight, breathable and packable is the call of the day. So pretty much any activity you might find yourself working up a sweat in, it should perform admirably, great news for all the runners, cyclists and fast hikers out there!

Electric Blue

Spec wise the Octane Stretch has pretty much everything you'd expect in a lightweight shell. There's a low bulk tab down hood with volume adjuster and underarm venting zips, which again really pushes it to the upper echelons when it comes to performance in faster paced outdoor ventures. The jacket features three pockets; two raised rucksack compatible front pockets and a zipped chest pocket, always handy for storing away a map or other documents.

Slate Stone

Working our way down the sleeves the jacket has asymmetric cuffs with hook and loop cuff tab adjustment so you can personalize your fit to an extent, along with a drawcord hem adjuster. Pinpointing the packability of the jacket is also comes with it's own stuffsac, so it can be stored away easily or packed away in your rucksack when (fingers crossed) the sun decides to shine.

When the Berghaus Men's Octane Stretch does arrive in stock there's two colours to choose from, a vibrant Electric Blue and a more relaxed Slate Stone. It'll cost around £119 and we're expecting our first drops around March, so keep those eyes peeled for it!