Mountain Hardwear 2020 Keele Jacket

The 2020 Keele Jacket is an adaptable softshell, comfortable enough to be worn as a fleece while weather-resistant enough to shrug off a spring shower.

Mountain Hardwear says:

Water repellant and as soft as a fleece-softshells might be the best invention since sliced bread. But throw some PB and jam on that bread, and whoa... That's the Keele™ Jacket. It's the next step in the progression of an invention that's been brilliant from the start. It even has harness-compatible pockets to stash your send fuel. (PB&Js recommended.)

Mountain Hardwear's 2020 Keele Jacket is a hard-wearing softshell, ideal for everything from the hills to the pub. On the softshell spectrum, this is a balanced option between comfort and water-resistance, and the DWR applied to the exceptionally tough and stretchy face fabric ensures that the Keele will keep you dry through inclement weather.

Based on a midlayer to enhance comfort, the Keele features a slimline fit and the handwarmer pockets are set high to better fit under a hipbelt. The brushed backing is incredibly soft, and provides excellent insulation from autumn chills. The Keele has quickly proved to be the right jacket for 90% of trips, rarely overwhelmed and very reliable.

- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Help and advice:

• DWR hard shell wicks away moisture when cool mountain air brings on condensation 
• Double-weave construction with perforation breathes efficiently on the approach 
• Brushback interior is soft on skin as you move 
• Harness-compatible chest pockets and hand pockets

• Small weighs: 388g
• Medium weighs: 424g
• Large weighs: 462g
• Fit: Standard
• Centre back length: 28in/71cm

Fabric

• Body: Doubleweave Brushback (90% Polyester, 10% Elastane)