Montane Mens Podium Pull-On RRP £120

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Sorry for the delayed reply. Rather topically, I was up in the North Pennines recceying a load of the Pennine Way, ahead of the Summer Spine later this year. The cuffs are elasticated and don’t have any adjustment. The hem does have adjustment though and this is via a toggled drawcord at the hem. It will be a personal choice as to whether you want a larger size with the extra movement that offers, or a clinging tighter size that will allow that feels slightly more restrictive but may work better under other layers. We think the Protium Pull-On comes out on the small side for its stated size. I went for a size Large in preference to my more usual Medium and it seems about right.

No matter what your budget; when it comes to waterproofs any breathability is better than none. Walking in the rain while wearing a carrier bag with arms and a hood is definitely not a happy experience. The first thing you notice about the Podium's fabric, and the first thing that anyone around you notices, is that it's pretty much transparent - so much so that you can basically see what you're wearing underneath! Whilst this doesn't necessarily add anything to its performance, it does go to show how light the material really is. If you are planning on trying to keep dry in a hot and humid environment then an umbrella can be a worthy investment – it is the ultimate breathable waterproof! It’s incredibly well thought out, with only the essential features present so you can be sure you’ll be warm and dry when that sudden rain shower hits. It uses Point Zero H2O two-layered waterproof fabric and slimline tape behind the seams to provide a 10,000 mm hydrostatic head, which works well for heavy rain. The hood, while not adjustable, fits very well with elasticated sides and a peaked front to keep the rain from your face. In high winds this can bend as it’s not reinforced, but that feature would add weight.Selected for the Outdoor 100 2019/20 – Here’s our full Gore R7 ShakeDry review. BUY NOW: GOREWEAR.COM

Large: Chest 107cm / 42" // Waist: 86cm / 34" // Inside Leg (Regular): 80.5cm / 31.5" // Inside Leg (Short): 75.5cm / 29.75" // Inside Leg (Long): 85.5cm / 33.75"THERMAREST & MSR: Sale! 30% Off all MSR Tents and Thermarest Sleeping Bags including the award-winning Parsec 0! X Small: Chest 92cm / 36" // Waist: 71cm / 28" // Inside Leg (Regular): 76cm / 30" // Inside Leg (Short): 71cm / 28" // Inside Leg (Long): 81cm / 32" One thing that you could say was a bit of a downside is that the material is a little bit swishy. When you’re running for a long time, it can get a bit annoying.