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A protective technical fleece for cold, exposed mountain use.
Montane says:
Made for high energy pursuits in cold rugged conditions, the Dura Jacket is built as a technical mid-layer that will keep you warm and sweat free in the mountains. Balancing breathability and protection, the THERMO MLG offers durable, high stretch protection and with a high pile fleece inner that traps warmth whilst letting moisture escape. Alpine ready chest pocket ensures harness and pack compatible access to storage, whist the under helmet hood and ergonomic fit complete this adaptable mid layer.
Our Verdict
The Montane Dura Jacket weighs 419g (Medium), and the fabric offers more protection than a conventional fleece. The grid-backed inner traps warmth, while the smoother double-weave outer adds stretch, abrasion resistance and a bit more protection from wind and light weather, helped by the DWR treatment.
I like fleeces I can leave on without constantly stopping to add a wind shell, and that is where the Dura makes most sense to me. The minimal seams, harness-friendly chest pocket and adjustable hem all suit that mountain focus.
It is heavier and less airy than a simple grid fleece, but for cold, exposed use I think that extra protection is worth the trade-off.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- C0 DWR additional protection
- Constructed with minimal seams to maximise the stretch of the garment to ensure uninhibited movement during dynamic mountain activities
- Full-length YKK NATULON® VISLON® recycled zip
- Two YKK NATULON® zipped hand pockets
- Single harness and pack compatible bonded chest pocket
- Self sealing hood and cuffs for lightweight integrated adjustment and a secure fit to lock in warmth
- Fully adjustable hem
- Built on the Regular Fit block with standard fit for core outdoor activities
Specifications
- Small weighs: 413g
- Medium weighs: 419g
- Large weighs: 428g
- XLarge weighs: 454g
- Fit: Regular - Standard fit for core outdoor activities
- Back Length: 72.5cm (M)
Material & Construction
- Thermo MLG - Stretch double weave with a mid loft grid back for thermal efficiency and excellent warmth to weight ratio. Non-fluorocarbon water repellency.
- Vector Lite - A plain weave with 2 way stretch, excellent abrasion resistance and robust hand. Non-fluorocarbon water repellency.
