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Best on test: The Spine Jacket

The verdict is in… the Montane Spine jacket has been named the best waterproof jacket for runners by 220 Triathlon.

Attention runners! Are you looking for a waterproof jacket that will perform well against the elements? Good news! The Montane Spine jacket which has recently won the coveted 220 Triathlon ‘Best on test’ for waterproof running jackets.

Both the men’s and women’s Spine jacket come out top of the pack, with its multitude of features and Gore Tex fabric earning our waterproof jacket an impressive score of 93%. Here’s what the 220 Triathlon had to say:

“A reliable jacket that’s great in bad weather. The most expensive jacket by quite some margin, but you get a fully-featured piece of kit for your cash.” 220 Triathlon

The ultimate waterproof jacket for running

Need more convincing? Alongside earning the 220 Triathlon ‘Best on test’ title, The Spine Jacket has impressed up-and-coming ultra runner and Montane athlete, Simon Roberts.

Prior to claiming glory on the Spine Challenger North recently, he reviewed the Spine jacket for us whilst on a test run up in the wild Cheviot hills of Northumberland. Read Simon’s full review of the Spine jacket to find out how he got on. Here’s a sneak peek:

“I think this is the perfect jacket for those 1-day ultra-running races or just a long run training session where you are likely to be battered by the wind and rain.” Simon Roberts