Windproof and water resistant shell. High warmth to weight ratio.
Weighs 238g / 8.4 oz (Medium)
Cost: £64.99 RRP: £70.00
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Worn under layers or alone the Prism Vest is an indispensable, highly versatile item of kit.
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Our Verdict
Use synthetic insulation when you're on the move - Montane's Prism Vest provides moderate insulation for very little weight - and it stuffs down to nothing.
Features
PERTEX outer shell that is windproof, water repellent and fast drying
Full length, reversed and baffled one-way front zip with semi-automatic locking puller
Two double-insulated chest pockets positioned clear of waist belt or harness
Single-hand operated adjustable elasticated draw-cord hem
DWR Beardguard chin guard
Reflective trim
Stuffs into hand-warmer pocket
As with all MONTANE clothing PERTEX Fabric contains a Durable Water Repellency (DWR) as the first barrier to keeping you dry. Clean your garment in order to maintain this.
Machine wash in warm water at 40C/104F with a mild soap. MONTANE recommends that you use Nikwax Tech Wash.
DO NOT use fabric softeners or bleach.
It may be required every 6 months or so to reproof the garment to restore its water repellency. MONTANE recommends Nikwax TX Direct.
Specification
Colour: Black / Graphite (lining/zips)
Outer: PERTEX Microlight Rip-stop
Filling: PRIMALOFT ECO
Small size weighs 220g / 7.8 oz
Medium size weighs 238g / 8.4 oz
Large size weighs 250g / 8.8 oz
XLarge size weighs 264g / 9.3 oz
XXLarge size weighs 284g / 10.0 oz
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The most versatile piece of insulation in the MONTANE range. The Prism is an essential piece of mountain clothing whatever the activity. Uses 40g PRIMALOFT synthetic insulation, a fill that is warm and lightweight enough that enables it to be worn on the move while working hard in cool conditions. The Prism is perfect either climbing in England’s Lake District, scrambling high in the Rockies or as packable insulation trekking in Nepal.
