Hey y’all! Snagged a Montane Pac Plus XT for $320 the other day. Anyone got thoughts on it? Keep or send it back? Kinda on the fence. Any input helps.
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Montane is cool, but $320? Whew. Does it keep you dry though? If so, it’s a keeper…
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It’s super light, but mine wasn’t as breathable as I hoped. Do you sweat a lot?
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$320 for a jacket?? Dude, I could buy two tents for that 
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If you’re staying dry and comfortable, keep it. If not, REI return policy is your friend.
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I mean, it’s fancy, but do you hike that much in the rain? Maybe just use an umbrella lol
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Yeah, the price was kinda steep. Haven’t tested it in a full storm yet, just light drizzle. So far, so good.
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Once you’re out in a proper downpour, you’ll know. Mine held up in the Rockies, but hiking uphill, I was a sweaty mess.
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Hiking uphill and sweat? That’s me even on a sunny day Did you find something better or stick with it?
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Switched to a Patagonia Torrentshell. Breathability is better, but it’s heavier. Can’t win ‘em all, right?
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You guys are spending way too much on jackets. I got a cheap one from Walmart and guess what? It still keeps the rain off
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Until it doesn’t. My cheap one failed me halfway up Mount Rainier. Had to finish the hike soaked to my socks.
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Haha, fair point. I’ve been lucky so far, but I don’t hike in the mountains. Florida rains are different beasts
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Yeah, Florida rains last like 10 minutes. Not exactly the same as mountain downpours, buddy
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True… Florida is like: rain for 10 minutes, sun for 5 hours, and then another mini storm. Weird weather
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Y’all are killing me Sounds like I need to test this thing before I’m halfway up a mountain drenched.