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The newest addition to the Phase range from Montane, the Phase Nano is the lightest and most breathable Gore-Tex Jacket from Montane. Aimed at trail runners and anyone looking to move fast and light, the Phase Nano has a lot of features to offer, for such a lightweight jacket, two hand pockets, adjustable hood and hem, helping to make it a versatile option for trail runners and fast hikers alike.
Montane says:
The Phase Nano Jacket is designed for fast and light mountain-goers with no room for compromise. Made using a 13 Denier GORE-TEX Active Shell fabric and a fully seam taped construction, this waterproof layer offers maximum protection with minimum weight.
Our Verdict
As to be expected from the GTX membrane the waterproof performance was great, taking some battering from driving rain and misty conditions on top of the fells, there were no issues with water ingress. The big question for runners and anyone active in the fells, is how breathability performs… I can happily say this is what impressed me the most after the first few uses, definitely getting a sweat on pushing up the fells, at no point did I feel I was overheating or experiencing any perspiration condensing. This is thanks to the impressive RET <3.5 (anything less than RET 6, is considered extremely breathable) created by the 3 layer Gore-tex Active fabric construction and the Gore C-Knit backer material, which is also softer than previous backers used by Gore, and therefore vastly improved for next to skin comfort whilst providing high moisture wicking capabilities. Both of these team up well with the waterproof membrane to allow water vapour to pass through.
The outer fabrics, that can be utilised with GTX Active, can be between 13-30 Denier. Montane’s Phase Nano uses a 13 Denier Nylon ripstop woven fabric. Not only does this mean it's the lightest option for face fabrics, but also increases the vapour transmission furthering the jacket’s capabilities as a highly breathable garment.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Fully seam taped construction
- Fully adjustable hood with 3 point 'quick release' adjustment and stiffened peak
- Full length YKK AQUAGUARD® front zip with internal storm flap
- Two hand pockets with YKK AQUAGUARD® zip
- Adjustable rear hem
- Part-elasticated, shaped cuffs
- Trim Fit
Specifications
- Small weighs: 226g
- Medium weighs: 231g
- Large weighs: 238g
- XLarge weighs: 248g
Material & Construction
- 13 Denier GORE-TEX Active Shell
- Super light weight and very soft texturized nylon ripstop woven. Oeko-Tex® and Bluesign®
- 100% NYLON
- Weight/m²: 74g/m²
- Denier: 13D
