The Montane Further Faster Neo Women’s Mountain Running Jacket is the ultimate jacket for covering long distances ay high altitude at your fastest possible pace.

To help you to achieve this the Polartec NeoShell Light reaches new heights in its moisture wicking to help keep the surface of your skin as dry and comfortable as possible.

Such a highly breathable shell fabric transfers sweat away from the skin to be evaporated into the atmosphere and the extra comfort this brings allows you to focus exclusively on the hugely challenging long-distance trail you are attempting to complete – and a dry baselayer under the jacket will feel like a huge bonus.

But if it does rain, as well it might at altitude, of course, the Montane Further Faster Neo Women’s Mountain Running Jacket will keep you dry, not only because of the waterproof fabric but also because you can deploy the adjustable hood with visor and still have a warm hat underneath it if desired.

Just as much care has been taken with the stitching and the seams, all this and more to provide you with the best overall high-activity experience technology can give you.

Features

• Fit: Active Mountain: General mountain fit but garment adjustments enable close body fit
• Hyper-breathable
• Lightweight
• Waterproof
• Fabric: Polartec NeoShell Light
• Zips: YKK Aqua Guard Vislon, YKK matte Aqua Guard
• Weight (UK 10): 385 g (13.6 oz)
• Activities: High trekking, backpacking, trail running, mountain marathons

Construction

• Constructed from hyper-breathable Polartec NeoShell Light fabric, perfect for use in high-exertion activities
• NeoShell fabric technology for increased airflow during vigorous activity compared to conventional waterproof breathable fabrics, allowing for improved convection of moisture vapour
• 13-mm micro-taped seams increase breathable surface area
• 12-13 stitch count on all seams (typical industry average 8) creating tight, clean and strong seam
• 3-mm seam allowance on all seams, reducing weight and bulk under micro-tape and creating smooth, strong seam

Patterning and Design

• Tailored with an athletic body cut specifically for backpacking and long-distance trail runs
• Technical tailoring prevents arm lift raising lower hem whilst reaching forward with trekking poles
• Articulated arms with engineered tailoring prevent seams constricting over elbows and upper arms
• Features trinity reflectivity on sleeves and rear hem

Technical Hood

• Fully adjustable ‘trail hood’ with three points of adjustment designed to fit over warm headwear
• Hood visor stiffened with wire on lip for adjustability
• Internal elastic loop combined with hook on rear hood compression drawcord allows hood to be rolled down and stowed away whilst not in use in windy conditions
• Bonded and stitched hood channels for extra strength
• Single-hand-adjustable elasticated face aperture with floating cord locks and internal cord exit for simplicity and improved functionality

Pocket Configuration

• Two deep A-line pockets with YKK matte Aqua Guard zips positioned well clear of backpack harness belt
• External pockets feature shaped zip garages to prevent further weather entry
• YKK zips are both stitched and bonded into seams

Centre Front Zip

• Full-length YKK Aqua Guard Vislon front zip is highly water resistant
• Internal storm flap with rain drain edge behind centre front zip together with low-profile, durable Duraflex Thinna press stud to secure hem prevents further weather entry

Collar and Cuffs

• Bonded brushed fine microfleece on inner collar facings next to mouth, chin and rear of neck
• Roll over chin guard prevents YKK zip from contacting chin or mouth
• Shaped cuffs with hook and loop grab tabs for ease of use with gloves or mitts
• Rear external Montane hang loop

Waist and lower hem

• Pre-elasticated rear waist with low-profile flat elastic tape
• Bonded lower adjustable hem prevents spindrift entry and heat loss
• Montane single pull penny cord locks on right-hand-side lower hem to create low profile for comfort under climbing harness or rucksack harness

Garment Care

• Jacket uses Polartec fabric which contains Durable Water Repellency (DWR) as first barrier in keeping you dry; clean garment to maintain this
• Machine wash in warm water at 30°C (86°F) with mild detergent; Montane recommends Nikwax Tech Wash
• Do not use fabric softeners or bleach
• Drip dry
• Montane recommends Nikwax TX Direct if jacket needs occasional re-proofing to restore DWR