Inspired by Britain’s most brutal ultra race, the Montane Spine Race. This epic endurance event traverses the entire Pennine Way, in deep winter, so you know the Spine Jacket is designed for the toughest conditions imaginable.
Constructed using GORETEX®Active for ultimate weather protection as well as maximum breathability. it is designed from the outset as a dynamic garment for those who're moving fast over rough upland terrain.
The Spine Jacket follows the key principles of Montane’s VIA Trail Series®, which ensures minimalist design with run-specific tailoring, keeping weight to an absolute minimum without compromising the safety of the user in mountainous environments. The no-nonsense feature set includes an adjustable trail hood with laminated peak, water resistant zipped chest pocket, subtle logo reflective detailing and easy access ventilation pit zips. The Montane Spine Jacket is race ready and ideal as mandatory kit for when every gram counts.
CONSTRUCTION
• Constructed from very lightweight and breathable 30 Denier GORE-TEX® ACTIVE SHELL fabric
• 12 – 13 stitch count per inch on all seams versus a typical industry average of 8, creating a tight, clean and strong seam
• 3mm seam allowance on all seams, reducing weight and bulk under the micro-tape and creating a smooth, strong seam
PATTERNING AND DESIGN
• Engineered with minimal placement of seams, using darts instead to tailor shape and articulation to reduce weight and bulk
• Tailored specifically to be worn over lightweight and low bulk baselayer or mid-layer
HOOD CONFIGURATION
• Fitted trail hood designed to fit closely over trail headwear
• Adjustable face aperture with internal cord exits
• Rear pre-elasticated volume reduction which expands to fit
• Laminated hood peak for a stable yet supple fit
• Mid-height collar for more protection when needed
POCKET CONFIGURATION
• YKK matte AquaGuard® zipped chest pocket, designed to fit GPS or mobile phone without bounce during movement
• Ergonomic lightweight zip pullers make use easier when wearing gloves or mitts
CENTRE FRONT ZIP
• Full length YKK matte AquaGuard® front zip that is highly water resistant
• Internal storm flap behind centre front for increased weather protection
• Roll over beardguard lined with brushed fine microfleece is comfortable next to the mouth and chin
CUFF AND SLEEVES CONFIGURATION
• Minimalist underarm pit zips with YKK matte AquaGuard® zips are just the right length to offer ventilation without excess bulk
• Shaped hook and loop tab cuff adjustment combined with pre-elastication allows easy cinching
WAIST AND HEM CONSTRUCTION
• Adjustable hem with cinchable drawcord
FURTHER FEATURES
• Rear external MONTANE® hang loop