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Group Test Mountain Shells Around £200

Can you pick up a decent shell for only around £200? We think so! While top-end technical waterproof jackets cost big money, less specialist alternatives are available for lots less. In terms of quality and functionality, our benchmark budget is a bit of a sweet spot. In this group test 10 alternatives go head to head.

55 9 Feb, 2022

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKH editorial team

Berghaus MTN Seeker GTX Jacket - a lot of shell for your money

With its durable feel, generous cut, and plenty of useful features, the MTN Seeker GTX Jacket offers a great entry-level winter mountaineering shell for those not wanting to break the bank with a premium Gore Pro (or similar) alternative, says ...

5 1 Feb

Rab Latok Alpine GTX Shell

Are you after a lightweight and highly breathable mountain shell, but something still robust enough for all-round Scottish winter use? Step this way, says Dan Bailey...

13 Jan

Berghaus Mtn Guide GTX Pro Jacket Marks Return of the Extrem Range

This season Berghaus have relaunched their technical mountain-oriented Extrem range, after a hiatus of several years. Dan Bailey checks out the pinnacle of the series, the burly Mtn Guide GTX Pro jacket (and trousers).

20 Dec, 2022

Berghaus Paclite Dynak jacket

Lightweight, well cut, and highly breathable, the Paclite Dynak Jacket isn't a lot of shell for your money, say Fliss Freeborn...

2 13 Dec, 2022

Trekmates Field Dry Gaiter

Dan Bailey surprises himself by really getting on with a pair of retro-looking dark green gaiters. It's thanks to their...

8 Nov, 2022

Rab Kinetic Ultra, Phantom Jacket and Phantom Pants

Earlier this year Rab significantly updated their Skyline Range for runners, and introduced two new and...

6 1 Nov, 2022

Montane Phase Lite Jacket

Lightweight and highly breathable, this versatile shell would be equally good for runners and hillwalkers, says Dan Bailey.

5 18 Oct, 2022

Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

The North Face Torre Egger Jacket

The North Face Summit Series™ offers a breakthrough in mountaineering technology, equipping explorers with the most innovative collection on the market.

2 24 Nov, 2022

Extrem is Back

Lying at the heart of Berghaus since 1986, the iconic Extrem range returns to the peaks this Winter, continuing its mission to provide climbers and mountaineers with industry- leading kit to make the most of the mountain.

16 27 Oct, 2022

66°North Snæfell jacket

Made from Polartec NeoShell®, the Snæfell shell jacket is waterproof to 10,000 mm and has an unrivaled ability to stop water and wind without restricting the release of excess body heat and vapor; and its dual adjustable swivel hood follows your movement,...

30 Nov, 2021