Mammut Taiss Pro Belay IN Hooded Jacket Review

High-quality 850 fill down insulation guarantees warmth, while remaining lightweight and packable. The Nikwax hydrophobic treatment helps the down retain loft when wet and improves drying times.

The hood is shaped for an optimal fit over a climbing helmet. You can adjust the hood at the rear to keep it secure when worn without one.

You can unzip the jacket from the bottom to increase ventilation, provide clear access to your harness belay loop, or improve comfort when you sit down.

Positioned out of the way of a harness or backpack hip belt, these zipped pockets keep your small items secure and accessible.

Internal Powermesh drop pockets are ideal for keeping things close to hand and warm, such as gloves or climbing shoes.

I’ve loved outdoor activities since I was a child, but over the past 20 years, it’s become a lot more serious. I go hiking two to three times a year, either hut-to-hut or camping. I also add two climbing trips to the mix: one in winter for ice climbing and another in summer for mountaineering. On my days off, I often go bikepacking or mountain biking. I spent a week in Scotland winter climbing on Ben Nevis. We slept 5 nights in the CiC hut, climbing various routes on the North Face of Ben. Terrain varied from mixed to snow gullies and ice. The weather was also mixed with first few days being very snowy but not too cold and ending the trip with gale force winds and -13C chill. 

My love of the outdoors is the reason I moved to the Scottish Highlands.  Even if the weather isn't great, there is something so calming about being out in the elements. During the winter, my main activity is skiing/ski touring. One of the days I tested the jacket, we went up for a bit of ski touring, not too far from Cairngorm Mountain Resort as visibility was very poor. By the time we were transitioning at Marquis Well, wind had picked up, and it was -20 degrees in wind chill.