Inside Look: Montane Anti-Freeze Jacket

[@SteffenThomsen]

What a great review. Just bought this jacket on sale last week.

[@Baridol]

Just got this, several websites claim its goose down, but the tracker says white duck. Have both this and the featherlight down. So will compare the 2 when it gets colder.

[@jimbryan2271]

thanks guys excellent service. Had to go for the lightline. Hannahs cute, Merry christmas

[@trekitt]

Hi Jim, good choice! Nadolig Llawen. Paul.

[@Scouseking]

I seen this jacket in the shop and it was very shiny looking in the shop

[@trekitt]

Hi Jamie, the Anti-Freeze is certainly not a matte finish jacket, however the level of "shiny" is subjective. Thanks for watching. Paul.

[@Scouseking]

@@trekitt I would really like your help I need a down jacket that’s suited for Ul daily life for these types of weathers today price range don’t matter going to purchase it from Trekkit

[@trekitt]

@@Scouseking For daily use, you can't go wrong with the Rab Valiance. Fully waterproof, windproof and about as warm as you'll need any jacket to be here in the UK. www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/jackets/rab-mens-valiance-jacket-black__33918

[@Scouseking]

@@trekitt ye I looked at that before it’s a nice jacket tbh when are you getting more thorium AR arcteryx stock back on ?

[@frogslips]

Almost getting into Winnebago man territory. Good video. I might buy one.

[@Hellboy-V]

Haha @4:30, xD

[@chesty]

Will you be doing a video for the new antifreeze xt and the protium xt jacket

[@trekitt]

Definitely the Anti Freeze, we're just waiting for it to arrive.

[@iananderson4515]

Hi another great review :) How does this compare to the rab electron pro. Which one is more shower proof and how do the compare size wise when packed. Cheers

[@trekitt]

Hi, thanks for watching. The Antifreeze jacket is lighter and will pack down smaller than the Electron Pro. However the Electron is far more weather resistant. HNY Paul.

[@iananderson4515]

@@trekitt great thanks for the quick reply 👍

[@Sigaba]

I enjoy the reviews you all produce. My wallet does not. Keep up the great work.

[@trekitt]

If you keep buying, we'll keep up with the videos. Deal?

[@Sigaba]

@@trekitt I'm in the USA. When I tried to buy, the online store wouldn't accept payment.

[@trekitt]

@@Sigaba Sorry to hear this. At present we are a UK only retailer so unfortunately you will not be able to purchase from us whilst based in the USA. Montane do have a US specific site if you did want to pick up an Anti-Freeze: us.montane.com/products/montane-mens-anti-freeze-hooded-down-jacket

[@chefgav1]

@@trekittbit of a backwards step from montane of old. I have the North Star and current line up is a disappointment IMO.

[@chefgav1]

@@trekittfyi. Antifreeze is duck not goose as per there website

[@chesty]

Is this jacket warmer than the rab nebula pro 👍

[@trekitt]

It's pretty similar, but the Nebula Pro uses a synthetic insulation and is therefore better suited to wet conditions. The Anti-Freeze is lighter and will pack down smaller. So it all depends on where, when and how you intend to use your jacket. Thanks for watching. Paul.

[@briansheridan6915]

Love your reviews Paul. How does this compare to the Mountain Lightline, after a jacket for around town.

[@trekitt]

The Lightline is a better town jacket. The Anti-Freeze feels lighter and techier. Harry

[@sfoeric]

Was wearing my BMC edition Montane Terra pants today too. They are comfy. Stay warm Paul and team. I do wish they would bring back an updated version of the Chonos jacket.

[@trekitt]

Hi Eric, Montane make some really good kit and I'm glad you're putting yours to good use. Stay safe out there and Happy Christmas. Paul.

[@tubefreakmuva]

Finally bought this after watching the video 30 times lol. It's my solid mid layer

[@trekitt]

Good choice! I have one as well. Harry

[@ObjectiveAnalysis]

Did you buy the xt or the regular version?

[@tubefreakmuva]

@@ObjectiveAnalysis I brought it before the xt was out, it's the one in the video.. a good piece of kit too, well liked!

[@ObjectiveAnalysis]

@@tubefreakmuva thanks!

[@paulcockerham4317]

Great review as usual - Saw in other comments that this jacket may be long in the body, I’m 5’5” - would you suggest the Rab Electron pro may be a better fit for length / a bit shorter??

[@trekitt]

The Anti-Freeze has changed now, so you've got a few different options. There's now an Anti-Freeze XT that is similar to the one in this video (pretty long), but also an Anti-Freeze Hoody (less insulation and shorter length) and an Anti-Freeze Jacket without a hood. The Electron isn't quite as long as the XT but not far off.

[@kiryllaurynau7653]

Is it anti freeze XT? O what? Thanks

[@trekitt]

This is the older version of the Anti Freeze Jacket, the closest equivalent in their range now is the Anti Freeze XT - www.trekitt.co.uk/outdoor-jackets/insulated-jackets/montane-mens-anti-freeze-xt-hoody-black__51707

[@matejblazek5172]

How is this jacket competing to Patagonia down sweater?

[@bobmarley6161]

Is this the special edition version... The baffels look bigger..

[@trekitt]

This is the older version of the Anti Freeze jacket which used to use bigger baffles, we have an updated video on the updated models that you might find useful kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIKwnZV3e8-Abrc&ab_channel=Trekitt

[@MrTurbo87lx]

😂😂😂. Love the windows shutdown

[@trekitt]

Thanks for watching. Paul.

[@JesusKingBro]

Can you do review for Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Jacket ?

[@trekitt]

Hi Fresno, we can’t do one of our Inside Look videos for the BD jacket as it’s not one we stock. Maybe BD will send me one to film?

[@Scouseking]

Does this jacket come close to arcteryx down jackets ?

[@trekitt]

Absolutely! Montane use high quality insulation and fabrics. Paul.

[@danielcavell8103]

Please help 🙏 Montane anti freeze Rab electron Pro Arcteryx Thorium AR Hoody What's the best?

[@trekitt]

Diplomatic but accurate answer: the one that fits you best. I use the Anti-Freeze as it fits me perfectly. Try all of them on if you can, as this will make far more difference than a 100 fill-power difference or 10g more insulation. Harry

[@packsimons]

How does the anti freeze compare to the Rab Electron Pro?

[@trekitt]

Pretty similar, although I'd say the Anti-Freeze is a little roomier and the outer fabric feels more delicate. Warmth-wise they're near enough the same.

[@packsimons]

Would you say that the Electron Pro can be better used as a midlayer?

[@trekitt]

@@packsimons It's definitely less bulky than the Anti-Freeze, but here in the UK both will most likely be overkill for a midlayer.

[@packsimons]

@@trekitt thank you guys!

[@xjessukx]

I've got one of these keeps me toasty warm

[@karljackson844]

Does it lose down? Thanks

[@trekitt]

Great choice! And did I mention that it packs down really small? Paul.

[@xjessukx]

@@karljackson844 not a feather so far

[@joseramoncanedoarrillaga9633]

👍, thanks!!

[@trekitt]

No problem!

[@jerryvincent8402]

Nice job on the video! Sorry the jacket is mostly out of my price range!🇺🇸🐻

[@trekitt]

Thanks for watching, and keep saving!

[@milco8755]

Paul: “Did I mention it’s got a really good pack size, and really low bulk... etc” Everyone: yes Paul, yes you did 🤣 Good point on the length guys, I have only just discovered Montane after kit from ME and Rab in the past. Montane fits really, really well for taller folk. I’m 6’4. I’ve always found Rab to be cut too high. And Mountain Equipment is ok... having said that mountain equipment has the best range of long trousers/ waterproofs I don’t think montane have any in a size L

[@trekitt]

Thanks for your comments and for watching. Did I mention that it's got a really good pack size? Happy Christmas. Paul.

[@BobK5]

Hey Graeme Montane Terra, Super Terra and Mission pants all come in long leg length which is 34”. ME Ibex comes in a long also 34” fyi.

[@matthewoconnor1621]

Can you ever really have enough down jackets 😅🤔 the Electron jacket is hard to beat

[@trekitt]

NEVER! Thanks for watching. Paul.

[@williamfalcon7351]

Nice Hat

[@trekitt]

Thanks, it's my fave!

[@TheRealSteveEllis]

Just get a Rab folks!

[@grijalba214]

I have a Rab microlight alpine jacket and it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made

[@TheRealSteveEllis]

@@grijalba214 lol same here, not sure why any other puffy needs to even exist really

[@trekitt]

Fair point, but wouldn't it be a boring world if we were all the same? Besides, Montane offers a completely different fit to Rab. Thanks for watching. Paul.

[@waj1975]

Why? There are plenty more technical jackets out there other than Rab. All performing the same if not better.

[@richardcowan533]

@@waj1975 because rab is what these people need to be seen in around town 🙄