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UOG Review - Montane Alpha Guide Jacket

Posted by Alex G on Oct 17, 2016

A very comfortable jacket that allows easy movement when walkingI really loved this jacket with its ability to keep me warm, but it was breathable enough to ensure that I wasn’t sweating whilst walking.I took this piece of kit with me to Iceland as my primary jacket to use when trekking. It was perfect for when the conditions were a little cold and an extra layer was needed, usually around 10°C. H …
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UOG Review - Montane Minimus Pants

Posted by Mark Richardson on Sep 12, 2016

Selection: I've been using Montane's Minimus pants for a couple of years now and am really impressed. More recently I was off to Peru on a high level trek (abpve 4000m), during which I expected mainly good weather but with the possibility of rain. If I was heading off on a trek somewhere where I expected lot of rain I probably would choose to take a more durable pair of overtrousers, however on th …
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