GH Institute

All Waterproof jackets

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  Review of Sprayway Zodiac 1907 waterproof jacket

  Features

  Sizes 8-18. weight 533g. Colours:  sunset/black, amethyst/black, marine/black, black/black. Foldaway hood with stiffened peak. 2-way front zip with storm flap. Elasticated cuff with Velcro adjustment. Map pocket.

  Comments

  Good points: Stylish and comfortabl;e to wear. Soft fleece-lined collar. Hood fits well. Jacket is longer at the back to cover the bottom. Good range of inside and outside pockets.

  Drawbacks: felt damp on the outside after a heavy downpour.

  Rating: 90/100

  Price: £130

  Stockist: 0161366 5020 - http://www.sprayway.com

  GHI Test Report - January 2009

  
  

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  Review of Berghaus Paclite Trek jacket

  Features

  Sizes 8-20. Weight 410g. Colours:  dazzle blue, blueberry, Capri blue or black. Foldaway hood  with stiffened peak. 2-way  front zip with storm flap. Adjustable cuffs. Stuff bag.

  Comments

  Good points: Lightweight and easy to pack, folding into its own mesh bag. Comfortable to wear and a flattering fit. Good sized outside pockets

  Drawbacks: No inside or map pockets.

  Rating: 89/100

  Price: £160

  Stockist: 0191 516 5700 - http://www.berghaus.com

  GHI Test Report - January 2009

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  Review of Rohan Mountain Pass waterproof jacket

  Features

  SIzes WXS-WL. Weight 765g. Colours: dark denim, loden, titanium, raspberry. Foldaway hood with stiffened peak. 2-way front zip with storm flap. Adjustable cuffs. Map pocket. Storm skirt.

   

  Comments

  Good points: Provides good all-round protection against the elements. An inside storm skirt with drawcord will keep out the snow. Hood can be adjusted with one hand and it has fleecy ear warmer panels. Generous fit and good length. Fleecy lined outside pockets and good size map pocket.

  Rating: 87/100

  Price: £149

  Stockist: 0870 601 2244 - http://www.rohan.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - January 2009

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  Review of Regatta Maeve jacket

  Features

  Size 8-20. 681g. Colours: pepper/red, black/granite. Detachable hood with stiffened peak. 2-way front zip with storm flap. Adjustable cuffs. Map pocket. Underarm ventilation zips.

  Comments

  Good points: Comfortable and cosy jacket with fleecy collar. Hood was a good secure fit.  Good range of inside and outside pockets. 

  Drawbacks: Small fit particularly in the length could be a few centimetres longer. When opening and closing the zip the back fabric occasionally got caught.

  Rating: 82/100

  Price: £90

  Stockist: 0161 749 1313 - http://www.regatta.com

  GHI Test Report - January 2009

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  Review of Montane Venture jacket

  Features

  Size 8-18. 399g. Colours: steel, alpine red, azure. Foldaway hood with stiffened peak. 2-way front zip with storm flap. Adjustable cuffs

  Comments

  Good Points: Flattering lightweight jacket although would have been better a bit longer. The front collar had water-resistant microfleece and shoulds and hip were reinforced for comfort.

  Drawbacks: The hood didn't fit well despite the stiffened peak  and drawcords.  

  Rating: 78/100

  Price: £160

  Stockist: 01670 522 300 - http://www.montane.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - January 2009

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  Review of The North Face Resolve jacket

  Features

  Sizes XS, S,M,L., XL . Weight 470g. Colours: Igneous purple, black. Foldaway hood. Storm flap. Elasticated cuffs.

  Comments

  Good points: This jacket is lightweight and comfy to wear. Cosy fleecy collar.  Water beaded and rolled off the surface and fabric felt quite dry even after a heavy downpour. 

  Drawbacks: Short in the arms and body and  hood doesn’t fit around the face well. No inside pockets.

  Rating: 77/100

  Price: £70

  Stockist: 0844 557 7755 - http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com

  GHI Test Report - January 2009

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  Review of Regatta Octavia waterproof jacket

  Features

  Size 8-20. 515g. Colours: ice-cream/platinum, black, pepper/red. Foldaway hood with stiffened peak. Adjustable cuffs. Map pocket.

  Comments

  Good points: Flattering shape.  Warm fleecy lined pockets and good fitting hood.  Good range of  pockets inside.

  Drawbacks: A small fit and too short in the body. Fabric became very wet on the outside after a downpour and took a long time to dry.  No flaps over the zips.

  Rating: 77/100

  Price: £65

  Stockist: 0161 749 1313 - http://www.regatta.com

  GHI Test Report - January 2009

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  Review of Wynnster Stowaway jacket

  Features

  Size 10-18. 435g. Colours:  navy blue, thistle. Foldaway hood. Storm flap. Adjustable cuffs. Map pocket. Stuff bag.

  Comments

  Good points: Generous fitting jacket but quite masculine in style. Long arms and large hood. Good performance for the price.

  Drawbacks: Hood needed support in the peak. Fabric felt scratchy around the neck. 

  Rating: 72/100

  Price: £35

  Stockist: 01922 628554 - http://www.wynnster.com

  GHI Test Report - January 2009

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  Review of Blacks TEC Wmns Lite jacket

  Features

  Size 8-18. 407g. Colours: plum, black. Fixed hood. Storm flap. Adjustable cuffs. Map pocket. Stuff bag.

  Comments

  Good points: Compact to carry it folds into its own pocket.

  Drawbacks: This jacket was a snug fit and felt tight across the back. Small pockets and flimsy zip covered by a narrow storm flap.  Fabric felt wet on outside and took a long time to dry.

  Rating: 68/100

  Price: £49.99

  Stockist: http://www.blacks.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - January 2009

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  Review of Rohan Cloudbase waterproof jacket

  Features

  Sizes WXS-WL. Weight 548g. Colours: crimson, ink blue, mineral. Foldaway hood with stiffened peak. 2-way front zip with storm flap. Adjustable cuffs. Map pocket.

  Comments

  Good points: Soft to the touch and comfortable to wear. Generous fit. Good length at the front and the back. Quick to dry. Roomy outside pockets.

  Drawbacks: Masculine styling. Small hood.

  Rating: 86/100

  Price: £99.5

  Stockist: 0870 601 2244 - http://www.rohan.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - January 2009

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  Review of the Berghaus Drizzle waterproof jacket

  Features

  Sizes 8-20. Weight 333g. Colours:  dazzle blue, black. Foldaway hood with stiffened peak. 2-way front zip with storm flap. Adjustable cuffs.

  Comments

  Good points: Lightweight and very compact to carry. Comfortable to wear with a fleecy lined collar. Good shaping and length. Hood fits well.

  Drawbacks: Snug fit especially around the hips. Zip is awkward to line up.

  Rating: 84/100

  Price: £140

  Stockist: 0845 100 100 - http://www.snowandrock.com

  GHI Test Report - January 2009

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  Review of Karrimor Savannah waterproof jacket

  Features

  Sizes 8-18. Weight 560g.Colour black. Foldaway hood. 2-way front zip with storm flap. Adjustable cuffs.

  Comments

  Good points: Nice shaping and comfortable to wear. Good length and fit. Sturdy zips with substantial storm flap. Large outside pockets.

  Drawbacks:  Only 1 inside pocket and hood needs stiffening in peak so it holds its shape.

  Rating: 82/100

  Price: £65

  Stockist: 0870 838 7300 - http://www.karrimor.com

  GHI Test Report - January 2009