Mean and Green Breathable Waterproof Jacket

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mylofitz

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Apr 19, 2012
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Hi,
Tried a search but didn't come back with anything. Interested in M&G's new breathable waterproof jacket. Like the fact it has the olive option, packable hood, back vent and underarm zip vents. Price seems cheap (£40 plus p&p) for what it is. Hoping to get some feedback from anyone who's owned or tried one.
 

Artic Bob

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Feb 1, 2018
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its made by Highlander.

they claim it has a Hydrostatic head of 5000mm, which is at the low end of what is considered waterproof in functional terms, and don't mention a figure for its breathability, but if it has a 5000mm HH its breathability is unlikely to be very high. if you buy a high-end waterproof mountaineeering jacket from Rab, or Berghaus, North Face, Mountain Equipment etc.. you'll get a HH of around 15000-20000, and a breathability rating (called a Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate) of 15,000.

its a £40 jacket made by Highlander. you'll get wet in anything more than prolonged drizzle, and you'll sweat like a pervert.

this is a decent page that explains the ratings...

https://besthiking.net/hydrostatic-head-breathability-mvtr/
 

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