Columbia Ampli-Dry II

The unpredictable weather where we live means you can never be certain what gear you need to stay comfortable outdoors, what caught our eye immediately with the Ampli-Dry II was when not in use it can be packed away into its own pocket making it a great “just in case” carry on. This jacket comes in six attractive shades with bright orange Spicey being our favourite but if something more natural is your vibe the black, navy and green are available.

This jacket has been designed around the most demanding hikes, with an ergonomic fit built for freedom of movement, it uses a four-way comfort stretch material that allows the jacket to move with you no matter how energetic you get. The storm hood, cuffs and hem are all adjustable for a customised fit so even when the wind and rain get intense it keeps all that weather out and away from your body. The Omni-Tech layer uses waterproof-breathable technology that provides protection in volatile conditions with multilayered construction that sheds water whilst always moisture and heat created inside the jacket to escape.

The Ampli-Dry II has fully taped seams and the coated zipper has also been thoughtfully chosen to keep the water out, the zip-up hand and chest pocket will let you store the essentials you need close to hand. There are zip up vents under the arms in case things get a bit toasty providing some ventilation without compromising the waterproofing and its worth noting the entire item is PFAS (Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances) free. The Ampli-Dry II is an excellent all-rounder, capable of providing year long weather protection and comfort, plus thanks to its compact nature and lightweight construction its super travel friendly. RRP £150

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