The Montane Men’s Slipstream Jacket provides optimal performance with minimum bulk thanks to its near-seamless design and practically non-existent weight. This 3oz Montane dynamo is ready to bike and run as long as you are—and longer. The Slipstream’s Pertex fabric helps block the wind and rain as you train while its breathability keeps you cool and dry as you crank out mile after mile. Articulated arms provides more freedom of movement and a drop tail hem keeps you covered. An elasticized waist keeps this Montane jacket in place when you’re on the move. The Slipstream comes with its own stuff sac for when it’s time to shed a layer.
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Bottom Line: Weighing in at 3oz, the Slipstream proves that sometimes less really is more.
Reviews (1):
Average Rating:
Jacket fits tight hence the name Slipstream 11-05-09
First the fit:
Certainly no excess fabric is used on this jacket hence the low weight, body hugging fit and shorter than usual sleeves; which evidently end just above your wrists.
Fabric:
Although light and thin, it feels stronger than it appears. If you avoid abrasion, this jacket will last.
Overall:
Jacket is suitable for running but not cycling and hiking. On a cyclist, the sleeves would probably end at your forearms when hunched over.
For hiking the slim fit would most likely restrict movement and any possibility to layer.
If you're the type who only wears a t-shirts or base-layer, this could be a useful shell for light wind and rain as it weighs nest to nothing.
I bought this as a backup for bike excursions and, of course, the low price. Pertex seems a great material that is showing up on the lighter gear, seems pretty strong to me. This is a very light jacket that packs really small so I always have it with me. Once I have tried it in more serious weather I may modify this review.
