Inside Look: Montane Prism Jacket 

Purchased this off you based on this review, plus a few other jackets. I never knew I needed so many jackets until I came across the Trekkit channel!

I just want to say thank you. I watch most of your reviews, your videos have great format and and are really very helpful, especially so now we all have to do more online shopping. ATB and Merry Christmas to you and the team.

Had one for about a month now, cannot fault it, what an all rounder.

Love mine. Would 100% get another when needed. One of my most used items, day to day and in the hill.

You guys are awesome! My favorite outdoor grear channel. I'll try that "prrrrismmm" thing you did at 01:41 when I'm in the snow next time 😂.

5’10, 175, 42 chest, 33 waist, 72.5 arm length. I got the Large. The arms are ridiculously long.

These videos are brilliant. Very informative

I have one and it’s great. Superbly versatile. In my bag all year round.

I'm on my second Prism. Wonderful piece of kit. A classic mountain garment, used for years on the Cumbrian fells. Occasional wash and retreat with NIKWAX recommended.

Thank you, just love your reviews - looking very festive there in that lovely hat too!

Had the earlier version for about 7 years just bought a 2018 version new - great jackets they seem to keep regulate the temperature just right not too hot ,not to cool Goldilocks kit! Like Hergest ridge beautiful place walking and did a full night of Perseid meteor shower watching up there .

Done! Hope you are all keeping well and all safe!

I was considering as a midlayer under my hardshell, and by itself for skiing. I think it will do nicely.

Please do a video on the Mountain Equipment Switch jacket!

Great review. This jacket has been on my radar for some time. I bought the Icarus jacket last year. That’s a great jacket but I am really getting into this type of jacket. In old money you would wear a Polartec 200 fleece but then the wind goes through it. Bring on the soft shell but these are heavy and rigid and cold. I still love them but they are not as versatile as I would wish. I still have four or five of them so they still have a place. However, this new style of jacket is a soft shell and fleece and as such they are highly versatile. To date I have a Rab jacket that has Polartec Alpha insulated jacket. I also have a Rab Flex jacket. I now have an ME switch jacket and will shortly add the Arcteryx Atom LT and these are now my go to as an insulated soft shell which can be used for all sorts of activities. I am glad to hear about the fit of the Prism because I to have had issues with Montane’a fit in the past being ‘normal’ rather than ‘ripped athlete. Loving this colour mix.

I’m still using my original Prism which I’ve had for over 8 years and it’s been my go to jacket but it is sadly getting to the end of it’s usable life. I hope the new version is as good as I’ll be getting one soon.

You'v convinced me. I want to order one and have it shipped here in the states, it's just the size I am struggling with. I have a single shot at this, as I am not planning on mailing a package back to the UK/Europe for a return! I like clothes that fit VERY form-fitting. I'm a thin guy, 31" waist, 5'10", 36" chest, so am usually Small in all these outer layers, but when I cross my arms in front of me the jacket always pulls at my armpits. I am worried a small would possibly be too small in that area, and a medium would feel like I am swimming in the jacket. More reviews and research needed, but I really like the features of the jacket, and thing the style / color combos are super nice.

Hi Paul and Harry behind the camera, I have owned this exact jacket for just over a year now, however I stood out a mile at my local " wear a yellow jacket charity hike " ..... I won't make that mistake again! ( that is the only outdoors activity that I can think of where this jacket isn't suitable)

Got one fantastic jacket 👌

Seems a little light on insulation. My Mammut Rime Pro has 80 to 100g Premaloft Silver and is not particularly warm.

I really like your videos an d i find them very informative and helpful especially for people like me who do not know much about hiking gears. My suggestion would be for you to add the price of each item in the video. Keep up the good work.

Thank you for such informative videos

Good warmth, packability, features and low weight but I do not agree the Prism has good breathability compared to other jackets. This is an issue for me some of the time, depending on the season. It is good for winter but for the milder/warmer half of the year, try walking uphill in a hurry and the liner sweats up quickly. Like most Prism owners I put up with this annoyance because otherwise it is a good compromise. Frustratingly, Montane have not improved this aspect in the latest versions. So for those milder months I use it at camp for evenings, but there are better items to take out on a hike.

Just ordered the grey version at the sale price 👍

Don’t know if this is silly, but Is the red a two way as it’s used by mountain rescue/sar people’s?

Great video as usual. I have 3 prism jackets. Just wondering if you could review the new montane fireball too. I have bought the fireball as well as the atom just doesn’t fit me properly but there are no reviews of it

I prefer the older version.. It just looks and feels better... Plus most of all it's a better fit...

Great review! I have 1.75cm and 80kg! What size to buy?

can you please suggest me what to wear for hiking in 1 celsius? like a t-shirt, a mid layer fleece hoodie and this prism jacket is enought?

I really like this jacket as of all Montane clothing. This jacket really does the job , only thing is the outside fabric is thin and can rip easily. Fell of bike and shame it ripped at the back.

just for UK fell walking what do you think guys about Fjällräven Keb Jacket vs Montane Prism?

Can you do a review for the Montane Prism Utralight pull on and Ultralight jacket? Thanks

Since I already have an Arc'teryx Atom LT, would this jacket add anything to my kit?

How does it compare to some of the options from Arcteryx, like the Proton LT and Atom LT? I am looking for a very warm midlayer - something I could wear under a light softshell or under a down jacket in very cold temperatures.

Be keen to know what size you took in the last version seeing as though you say this new version is sized better? I have the previous version and just wondering if the sizing has changed slightly?? Cheers good vids by the way 👍

For starters great review as always. I'm looking to buy one of these but I cant deside wich size to get. I'm 1.73cm,115cm chest,95cm waist and 87-89kg depending on the day with broad shoulders and belly. According to the size chart on montane's site the XXL fits me or the XL but I've always wore L in everything so could you give any opinions? Thanks.

@trekkit hi, what trouser are you wearing?

Start introducing Norrona!

Would the jacket be suitable for mountain biking ?

I want one, but I struggle with the colours

i bought one from you about a year ago because it was hugely discounted. it's a great jacket. my only moan is the two tone looks crap ? also, think they should have called it the prison jacket !!

Two tone doesn’t look the best.. I’ll stick with my Atom (Acteryx)

I always love when English people point out their mountains. 😂😂😂 Love the vids though.

Is the new version a slimmer fit than the previous one?

Montane Prism or Acteryx Atom LT? Which is better?

From where I can get it in India.

What pant is the one you have on?

Is this the ultra??

not very good for the larger built person i find Montane to be designed with people without a belly

Anyone tried UPDOG??

Every tiny person might need the Montane Prism Jacket, but if one's chest exceeds 46", this would be a horrible jacket for you.