AW14 Sneak Preview #4: Montane Men's Minimus Hybrid Jacket

There's been a little bit of a hiatus between Sneak Preview posts, so we thought it's damn well about time we brought another one your way! We've been rather busy in the office over the past month or so, updating our systems ready for the Autumn/Winter, a tad early yes, but it saves rushing around like a bunch of loonies when September and October comes around! So we've seen first hand all the shiny new gear we'll have arriving in next season, and without further ado, here's one of them from Montane...

Brand spanking new for AW14, we've got the Montane Men's Minimus Hybrid Jacket. We've had the Minimus smock, pant, jacket and mountain jacket and now it's time to Hybrid things up! With the Minimus Hybrid you're getting the best of both worlds. The outer fabric has been made using Pertex Shield, ensuring waterproof and breathability protection. Inside, the jacket has 60g of Primaloft Silver Eco Insulation, which uses post-consumer recycled material to create a high loft, thermally efficient, earth-friendly insulation. So you can stay toasty warm without having to worry about your carbon footprint! All the seams have been micro taped, increasing breathable surface area, for optimum venting.

The jacket has been constructed with articulated arms with engineered tailoring to prevent seams constricting over elbows and biceps, always handy, especially if your a climber and you don't want the jacket to keep riding up. Also featured is a fully adjustable climbing helmet compatible hood with three points of adjustment, for that extra personalised fit. The hood visor has been stiffened with a wire on the lip as well for adjustability and added protection. There's also a rear hood compression drawcord which allows the hood to be rolled down and stowed away whilst not in use.

Space wise, the Minimus Hybrid comes with two deep A-line hand warmer pockets with YKK reversed coil zips and storm flap protection plus a left arm sleeve pocket with YKK matte AquaGuard zip. The jacket's full length YKK AquaGuard front zip is highly water resistant and two way to allow easy access to a climbing or rucksack harness. For extra weather protection the jacket also features an internal storm flap with rain drain edge behind the centre front zip.

Highlighting the jacket's breathability and wicking abilities, it comes with two angled core body vents under arms and the upper back with YKK zips which allow venting whilst working hard with a heavy pack. Moving down the sleeves, the jacket has shaped cuffs with adjustable velcro tabs for ease of use with gloves or mitts. Having decently sized, ergonomic and accessible adjustment points are always a bonus, especially when it's freezing cold out and you don't want to have to take your gloves off to re-adjust your fit while out and about.

The Montane Minimus Hybrid RRP's at £240, but will cost around £215.99 when it arrives in stock with us. We've got two colours due in; Electric Blue/Burnt Orange and Black/Kiwi Lining.