It’s ostensibly the middle of summer here in the UK, and yet the bit of running kit that has been most useful for me over the past month or so is a lightweight jacket. That says a lot about the state of the British summer, but also demonstrates the quality of the Montane Featherlite Nano Windproof, which is the perfect packable layer for runners.
That’s mostly because of how small it packs up — you push it into a small pocket on the collar and once packed it fits easily in the palm of your hand, or a small pocket in your shorts or running belt. It’s also very light at 1.8oz (for a size M), so once you’ve packed it away it’s easy to forget about it. I’ve done long and fast runs with the jacket tucked into a shorts pocket without it being noticeable.
