MONTANE Minimus 777 jacket

Revolutionary lightweight and breathable 3 layer waterproof alpine shell. Engineered for fast moving activities where weight saving is essential. Utilising an exclusive PERTEX®® Shield+ laminate which combines a 7 denier nylon face, a 7 micron breathable membrane and a super light 7 denier tricot backer. Critically designed to save weight without compromising functionality; weighing only 140g with micro-taped seams to increase breathable surface area and a 12-13 seam stitch count for tight, clean and strong seams throughout compared to an industry average of only 8. Pre-elasticated under-helmet hood, articulated arms and a tiny pack size into its own pocket makes it perfect for any alpine trip.


Features:

CONSTRUCTION:
- 46g PERTEX®® Shield + fabric is one of the lightest weight 3 layer fabrics available. Combining a 7 denier 100% nylon face, 7 micron laminate film and 7 denier tricot backing, this fabric is waterproof with a 20,000mm hydrostatic head. It also has exceptional breathability, with an MVTR rating of over 30,000g/m2/24hrs
- Micro-taped seams throughout increase breathable surface area and reduce weight
- 12 - 13 seam stitch count on all seams versus a typical industry average of 8, creating a tight, clean and strong seam

PATTERNING AND DESIGN:
- Pattern engineered with strategic placement of darts to minimise the number of seams and reduce unnecessary weight
- Articulated arms for high reach movement and tailored specifically to reduce hem lift

HOOD CONFIGURATION:
- Pre-elasticated under-helmet hood providing excellent face protection and freedom of movement

POCKET CONFIGURATION:
- Zipped external chest pocket with YKK matte AquaGuard® zipper technology, designed to fit GPS or mobile phone with minimal movement

CENTRE FRONT ZIP:
- Full length, reversed and baffled YKK matte minimalist AquaGuard® front zip

CUFF AND SLEEVES CONFIGURATION:
- Low bulk semi-elasticated cuffs which can be pulled up forearms to aid cooling

HEM CONSTRUCTION:
- Comfortable pre-elasticated hem to prevent spindrift entry and heat loss

FURTHER FEATURES:
- Micro trims throughout for lightweight packability
- Stuffs into own chest pocket to make a tiny pack size for storage

Activities:

- Climbing & Mountaineering
- Hiking & Trekking
- Trail Running


Specifications:

- Weight (approx): 140g / 5oz

- Fabric technologies:

Pertex® Shield +:

Pertex® technologies are amongst the lightest, most reliable and most durable on the market. A long-established heritage of staying true to its British roots has led Pertex® on a path of continuous innovation to deliver the best end-use focused fabrics in the business.

Pertex®’s approach closely matches Montane’s own focus of engineering lightweight, breathable clothing and equipment for endurance sports in extreme environments. Obsessed by product and pioneering fit-for-purpose designs, we have worked with Pertex® since our beginnings in 1993 to create weatherproof garments that allow you to push your boundaries.

Pertex® Shield +
Pertex® Shield + offers high levels of wind and water protection with excellent breathability to create the ultimate lightweight, waterproof performance fabric for fast moving outdoor athletes and activities such as alpine climbing, cycling, adventure racing and skiing.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:

- Waterproof (hydrostatic head): 20,000mm
- Breathability (MVTR): 20,000g/m²/24hrs
- Main properties: Lightness and freedom of movement, maximum performance, breathability and softness

The values for breathability (MVTR) above are shown as an indication of the technology and are largely dependent on the construction and fabrics used.