What is the Dyno Stretch Jacket?
The Dyno Stretch is a fully featured softshell jacket for use in mountainous environments. The tough, breathable and weather resistant Chameleon fabric actively wicks away sweat when you're working hard and protects you from all but the worst weather conditions, making it perfect for three season use here in the UK.
What is it made from?
Montane use their lightweight, breathable and super stretchy Chameleon fabric throughout the Dyno Stretch. This fabric features a 4-way stretch design, meaning while climbing, mountaineering or simply pulling a bottle out of your pack, you're never left feeling restricted. A durable water repellent coating ensures light rain and wind are repelled, and if water does find its way through eventually, this fabric dries quickly and is easy to care for. Lastly, and although this doesn't improve performance, it feels really nice and soft next to skin while maintaining a durable outer.
What are its features?
The Dyno Stretch isn't littered in features, but that's why we love it! Starting from the top, you get a well-fitting hood with full adjustment during windy ascents, a wired peak to prevent moisture dripping onto your face, two map-sized hand pockets with a mesh lining to improve ventilation on warmer days, two chest pockets and an adjustable hem to seal in warmth. The pockets are placed in such a way that they're still accessible when wearing a rucksack or harness, and a two-way zip means you can fit the jacket over or under a harness.
How does it fit?
Fit wise, the Dyno Stretch is fairly long and slim. Don't let the word 'slim' put you off though, the fabric is so stretchy that, as long as you've selected the correct size, you'll most likely never feel constricted. The arms are fully articulated and long enough that when you're reaching up above your head, they don't end up by your elbows.
Where does it fit in the layering system?
The Dyno Stretch is infinitely versatile, you can use it as an outer layer over a baselayer, you can use it as a midlayer when the weather is at its worst and you need to put a shell over the top, you can stick a belay jacket comfortably over the top when stationary, the list goes on.
Summary
This versatile softshell jacket is perfect for just about every mountain activity, whether you're a walker, climber or mountaineer.
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Stretchy fabric
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Water and wind resistant
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Two pockets
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Articulated arms
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Two-way zip
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Velcro cuffs
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Two chest pockets
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Two hand pockets
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Fully adjustable hood