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My favorite new running gear is this lightweight jacket that slips into a pocket

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My favorite new running gear is this lightweight jacket that slips into a pocket

It’s ostensibly the middle of summer here in the UK, and yet the bit of running kit that has been most useful for me over the past month or so is a lightweight jacket. That says a lot about the state of the British summer, but also demonstrates the quality of the Montane Featherlite Nano Windproof, which is the perfect packable layer for runners.

That’s mostly because of how small it packs up — you push it into a small pocket on the collar and once packed it fits easily in the palm of your hand, or a small pocket in your shorts or running belt. It’s also very light at 1.8oz (for a size M), so once you’ve packed it away it’s easy to forget about it. I’ve done long and fast runs with the jacket tucked into a shorts pocket without it being noticeable.

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That means you can always have the jacket to hand in changeable conditions, and we have certainly had changeable conditions around me of late. I’ve started runs in bright sunshine and before I’ve got through a mile it’s been raining and blowing a gale. Having a jacket you can whip out for extra warmth and protection from the elements has been invaluable, and the Montane Featherlite Nano now comes with me anytime the sky looks even slightly suspicious.

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