What is the Minimus Stretch Ultra Jacket?The Minimus Stretch Ultra Jacket is a super lightweight, breathable, stretchy, packable and well-fitted shell for trail running and ultra-light trips into the mountains. When stowed away, the Minimus is not much bigger than an apple and weighs just 202g, about the same as your other Apple (phone).
What is it made from?Starting from the inside, Montane give you a surprisingly soft and pliable fabric that feels great next to skin but also glides easily over additional layers on colder days. In the middle sits a Pertex Shield membrane; this membrane is fully waterproof, fully windproof, highly packable and one of the most breathable options available, making it perfect for moving quickly in the mountains. The outer fabric is a stretchy 20 denier nylon and offers protection from general wear and tear whilst also packing down to a small size when not in use. The stretch in the fabric makes for a supremely comfortable fit that moves well with you, helping to reduce the amount of fabric needed for the construction of the jacket and making the overall package lighter.
What are the features?Being primarily designed for trail running, the feature list won't be extravagant, but all of it is necessary. Starting from the top, you get a 2 point adjustable hood with an elasticated tab at the back to pull the sides of the hood in closer during windy conditions, and a stiffened peak to prevent water dripping onto your face. A full length YKK AquaGuard front zip with an internal storm guard and lower press stud to keep the weather out, while a pair of vented hand pockets are perfect for storing a phone or snacks. One of the pockets also acts as the stuffsack for the Minimus when it’s not in use. Part elasticated cuffs and an adjustable hem seal out the foul weather.
How does it fit?The Minimus features a moderately long length and a slim fit to reduce pack size and weight. The sleeves are nice and long and the whole jacket fits well with just a baselayer or with additional layers underneath on colder days. Montane have used their “Mountain Run” fit for the Minimus, resulting in a close fitting jacket that has been designed for mountain trail running.
Where does it fit in the layering system?It's designed as an outer layer which is where it will be used 90% of the time. You can stick a synthetically insulated jacket over the top when you stop for lunch to offer additional warmth, but the Minimus works best as the layer on the outside of your layering system.
- Stretchy outer fabric
- Pertex Shield 2.5 layer fabric
- Durable Water Repellency (DWR) for effective water shedding
- Water and windproof
- Small pack size
- Stuffs into chest pocket
- Articulated arms
- Microfleece lined chinguard
- Full length main zip
- Two mesh lined hand pockets
- MP3 player or phone cord exit point inside left hand pocket
- Reflective VIA Trail Series® logo details
- Rear external Montane hang loop