'Soft Shell' is a misleading title as many magazines have confused in the past with their description of the products which fall into this category.

So we’ve tried to keep it simple, referring to the three layer system and pointing out certain advantages of individual products, such as wind resistance or excellent DWR.

This will allow you to consider which articles of clothing to use in certain weather conditions without having to overload your rucksack with extra clothing and so, save weight.

In recent years the 'soft shell' confusion has quietly died away thankfully, as it led to nothing but more questions most of the time.

We have found these products to be excellent for active use, either walking or racing. They seem to have that perfect balance between water resistance, breathability, wicking and weight, which make them ideal in our book!