Well I am not sure when the Patagonia or Montane products will be out but I am looking forward to it myself. I will share with you what technical info I have on the Montane 180.

I have the Hot 05 Montane catalog which is full of wonderful gear and here is what they say about the jacket and fabric.


“The worlds lightest weight fully waterproof and breathable outdoor shirt.”

180

Sister product of the world renowned featherlite, this fully waterproof and breathable shirt is the original minimalist waterproof clothing. It’s an uncompromising functional item of clothing which packs small and weighs the same as a large apple. In conditions of sustained wet weather when low weight and low bulk are priority, the 180 cannot be beaten.

Details:

Active cut with drop tail
Generous zipped chest vent
DWR beardguard lined collar
Elastic cuffs
Single hand operated elasticated drawcord hem
Water resistant, lightweight neck and pocket zips
Reflective dots on cuffs
Zippered security pocket
Roll away, adjustable hood with wired peak

Fabric:

FREEFLOW lite

Core Colors:

Electric
Graphite

Non core color

Ivy

Approximate weight 180g/6oz large


FREEFLOW lite:

57g/m2 super-lightweight coated nylon mini rip-stop

Combing lightweight, durable protection from rain with a high degree of moister permeability

The coating employs a silk protein for high resistance to condensation within the garment, while still providing a “dry-hand” feeling next to the skin

Waterproof to a minimum of 6,000mm hydrostatic head and breathable to a minimum MVTR of 10,000g/m2/24hrs, as far as we know there is no fabric that is as lightweight and breathable




I will also give the stats to the 2 types of eVENT fabric they use so you can compare the stats.


eVENT lightweight:

More breathable than a cotton t-shirt (no really that is what they claim)

115g/m2 high tenacity soft textured nylon 66 mini rip-stop

Waterproof to a min of 30,000mm hydrostatic head with a min MVTR of 21,000g/m2/24hrs

Laminated to oleophobic, air permeable hydrophobic ePTFE and nylon tricot

eVENT fabric is an advanced waterproof and breathable barrier that uses Dry System Technology to dramatically reduce interior clamminess while providing unparalleled levels of breathability and user comfort




eVENT Super lightweight:

More breathable than a cotton t-shirt (no really that is what they claim)

85g/m2 super lightweight, 20 denier nylon 66mini rip-stop

Waterproof to a min of 30,000mm hydrostatic head with a min MVTR of 17,000g/m2/24hrs

Laminated to oleophobic, air permeable hydrophobic ePTFE and nylon tricot

eVENT fabric is an advanced waterproof and breathable barrier that uses Dry System Technology to dramatically reduce interior clamminess while providing unparalleled levels of breathability and user comfort

Edited by fullofadventure on 01/20/2005 18:49:31 MST.