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Montbell's Versalite uses the cutting edge Gore Infinium fabric to create a lightweight, windproof barrier. They have upped the game by giving this jacket fully taped seams, making it waterproof too. The result... exceptional performance.
Montbell says:
A masterpiece of lightweight design, the Versalite Jacket keeps weight to a minimum and offers extreme packability to ultralight backpackers and hikers. The K-Mono Cut pattern drastically reduces seamlines, further lightening weight and improving packability. GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® membrane and Pit Zips deliver excellent breathability and ventilation, making sure to satisfy the needs of minimalists active in the outdoors. *This is a western fit model and differs from Japanese sizes. Be sure to check the size chart before purchasing.
Our Verdict
Montbell's Versalite has upgraded the old style windproof and made it waterproof by combining Gore Infinium and fully taped seams. The stats are impressive enough with 30,000HH giving some serious waterproofing and an MVTR of 43,000 providing excellent levels of breathability, all in a jacket weighing under 200g! The jacket increases the level of breathability further by adding pit zips. They have weather resistant Aqua-Tect zippers and are an impressive length, stretching down the sides to almost the elbow. It's even more impressive when you consider the overall weight of the jacket for this feature in particular.
To make the jacket practical for regular use, rather than a lightweight experiment, in addition to the large pit zips the Versalite comes with two decent sized hand pockets, drawcord hem and adjustable cuffs. The fit of the jacket is pretty generous and the length of the arms is longer than expected too. If you like a roomier jacket or you pull your sleeves down over your hands regularly then this is great for you.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Fully seam taped
- Original "K-Mono Cut" pattern
- Smart Sewing Technology
- 14 in (36 cm) Pit Zips
- Reflective zipper and logo
- 3-way Adjustable Hood
- Roll-up Hood
- Weather resistant Aqua-Tect zipper
- Slightly Articulated Arms
- Adjustable Alpine Cuffs
- Pocket Hem Adjusters
- 2 zippered hand pockets
- Stuff sack included
Specifications
- XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 149g
- Small (UK 10) weighs: 159g
- Medium (UK 12) weighs: 161g
- Large (UK 14) weighs: 177g
- Water resistance: 30,000 mm
- Breathability: 43,000 g/ m²/ 24 hrs (JIS L-1099 B-1 method)
Material & Construction
- 2-layer GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® Fabrics
- 10-denier Ballistic Airlight® nylon ripstop (DWR finish)
