Windshells

Sitting at the lighter end of the soft shell spectrum, these windshells will keep the cooling breeze off your skin, while enabling you to move free and easily in the summer hills.

Highlander Shield £50 Not everyone is sold on the advantages of a windshell, but when Highlander (renowned for great value gear) can offer one at such a price, it’s hard not to be tempted. The Shield is stretchy, water repellent and breathable. It offers an adjustable hood and hem, elasticated cuffs, a full-length zip with inner rainguard, and two front zipped pockets. These features, along with the robust 50D polyester fabric, make this less lightweight than some (425g), but allow you to keep it on for longer when the weather deteriorates. Rab Borealis £95 At 300g this is Rab’s lightest soft shell. Made from a highly breathable 85% nylon, 15% elastane fabric Rab calls Matrix, it features two-way stretch and a PFC-free DWR to shrug off light drizzle. The hood of the Borealis…

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