MTP Lightweight Goretex Jacket - advice please from any owners/users

[adriatikfan]

I've just been given one of theses lightweight goretex jackets as a birthday present.

Would be grateful for any advice on which conditions these jackets perform best in.

Anybody using one -what do you pair it with for the best layering.

Thanks for reading.

Best Wishes,
David

 

[widu13]

Wear as little as the conditions allow i.e. wicking layers. The moisture needs to escape ASAP. These jackets are good ones.

 

[patrols]

These are good jackets they breath well and if you use the pit zips you should not overheat, the only problem I have encountered is in heavy rain you will wet out with water running down your neck as they dont have a hood.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

Excellent jackets, and unless you are in very hot, humid conditions, you barely notice that you are wearing it. Lack of hood is annoying in civvi applications, but various wide brim waterproof hats are available, work ok in anything other than very windy conditions, and feel less restrictive than a hood.

 

[adriatikfan]

Thanks for the comments - much appreciated.

How does the jacket fare in really heavy rain?

Best Wishes,
David

 

[The Lord Poncho]

It will keep you dry, but as already mentioned, unless you wear a wide brim hat, you may get some drips down the neck.

 

[adriatikfan]

It will keep you dry, but as already mentioned, unless you wear a wide brim hat, you may get some drips down the neck.

Many thanks.

With the weather that's likely to be comingup in the next couple of weeks, I hope to put it to the test sooner rather than later.

I'm impressed with the fit of it and it will certainly pack down small to carry about.

Is the hooded non-lightweight version vastly different/superior or would it be an unfair comparison?

Best Wishes,
David