Montane Anti-Freeze: A cut above the rest?
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2023
- Micro-baffle down jackets have become increasingly common - perhaps even the most common - type of down jacket you see out/about in the UK. The question is, where does Montane's Anti-Freeze fit within this busy market?
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A really good summary, thank you for posting. This coat is highly-recommended, comfortable and well-designed. I’ve used in a variety of settings from Wales to Whistler
Wales to Whilster is a great combination of places to go!!
Think I'm going to get one of these - but the non-hooded version. I personally find that non-hooded down jackets means a tighter and more snug fit around the neck to keep warmth in, but also better for fitting tidily under a shell jacket for when it's raining. 😊
Agreed, too many hoods can definitely get in the way - especially if every layer you’re wearing has got one!!
I'm a fan of the MH Ghostwisperer without Hood (better to wear under the rain jacket).
But i really understand when somebody said: to delicate material and high price.
That’s a good shout about the hood, especially if you’re looking to wear it as a part of a layering system. It’s all too easy to have a hood on each layer, which soon becomes unmanageable if you’ve got a few!!
I have an inquiry unrelated to the video. Can the Montene Fireball XT Jacket be compressed into a smaller size? Please tell us. For reference, I bought a montane ground jacket thinking it would be compressed to a small size, but I was disappointed. Please indicate compression information on the jacket.
I've not reviewed the Fireball XT, so can't really cast comment, although what I would say is that synthetic jackets don't usually compress as small as down does, so if it's compressibility you're after - you're better off looking at a down jacket.
Hi. Would you say its a snug fit? I have an old Icarus which is snug but an active fit, whereas Montane suggest this is a little more regular?
This is definitely more generous a fit than the Icarus, which fitted a little more like a mid layer. This fits much more like an outer layer in comparison.
Is this the antifreeze lite?l or the regular? Also what size is this please and what height is the presenter? Thanks!
It’s the Anti Freeze Hooded Jacket, which is probably the ‘regular’ model with the range. Height-wise I’m around 178cm and a size Medium. Let me know if you’ve got any other questions - always happy to help!
@@ukclimbingofficial brilliant, thanks for the quick response!
Great review. What size and height is the reviewer wearing if you know? going get buy one on payday. Thanks.
Depending on the scale you're using I'm either 180cm or 5'11. Size-wise I'm a medium in most brands. Hope that helps!!
@@ukclimbingofficial Thanks mate.
Has anyone had a chance to try one yet? Let us know what you thought below
Whats pants are you wearing in this review? Cheers
I’ve forgotten the exact name of this model, but I really like them - they’re like a technical legging. The new version is the Montane Dynamic Nano, which I haven’t had a chance to use yet, but look very similar.
@@ukclimbingofficial cheers, just started with Further Faster in NZ and learning the products via your posts. Keep up the good work...
What size are you wearing... What's your height and chest size please...
ME Fitzroy is the belay jacket of choice… synthetic, hard wearing … proven. and a dammed sight cheaper.
They're both good, but very, very different - almost incomparable. Price-wise the Fitzroy comes in at £330, whereas the Anti-Freeze comes in at £200, but I wouldn't draw too many conclusions for that - it's simply just that they really are two very different jackets!
The Fitzroy is about 50% more expensive and about 80% heavier… excellent jacket for some extended belays in poor conditions, but the Earthrise is the closer model.
Will keep my Mammut Meron for the belay stations.
Exactly that, the Fitzroy is exactly what you want for belaying in the absolute worst conditions. Maybe I could have laboured more on the Anti-Freeze's UK application, because I don't see this as being ideally suited towards Scottish Winter climbing, because whilst the hydrophobic down does repel water, the frequently mixed nature of Scottish weather means that it's more likely to be warm and wet than it is cold and dry - and for that environment I'd always choose synthetic over down. That said, for other uses - down is hands down the one that I'd choose, simply because it's lighter, warmer, longer lasting and infinitely more packable.