THROUGH three seasons we’ve been looking at the TrueMountain Stretch Windshell and believe it or not, this UK made garment fits in
no matter what the weather!
As part of the layering system this lightweight mid-layer
helps keep the chill at bay during the icy winter twilight. Plus, when paired
with the True Mountain sportswool baselayer it forms a toastie combination for
sub-zero walking and outdoor activities.
In the brightening spring this piece of apparel is excellent
for dealing with blustery conditions and is so lightweight it is easily
forgotten about and when on the fells, it is a truly sensational feeling to be
unhindered.
And even in these summer months this kit is still,
unfortunately required, as our British summer’s seem fond of showers and
unsettled conditions. Fear not though! As despite the True Mountain smock’s
lightweight pick-up it packs enough punch in the protection sector to repel
raindrops and guard against gusts.
Perfect as a light outer layer in temperate seasons.
When the sun is out and the heat is on this squeezes down
into a tiny ball and is brilliantly versatile whether you are running or
walking. My large weighs in at a miniscule 146 grams! That’s 80 grams lighter
than my standard t-shirt.
If like me, you like attention to detail, True Mountain
includes some nice features. On this smock you get thumb holes to cover your
wrists and hands, useful in the winter running season.
They have added a couple of high-vis patches to the garment
to enhance visibility in low light conditions and little things such as the
silicon rubber tab on the zip left me impressed with the detail and care True
Mountain have taken in the designing of the stuff.
Finally, durability!
This gear has some serious use. And I kid you not, it looks
as good as the day I got it. This smock has seen sleet, hail, snow and ice.
Sun, sand and dust. Rain, mud and sweat. It has been stuffed into various bags
and pulled out again and it still looks and performs as it should.
This has impressed me most about True Mountain’s kit so from
us here at TeamFell we say a big well done to the UK’s very own True Mountain!
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