I've lost count of the number of emails we have over the winter from keen consumers wanting to know where the Astron Hooded Jacket had gone. Well the truth was that we, along with the vast majority of our retail partners simply sold out!
But the great news is that the latest Astron Hooded Jackets will be hitting the shelves in a matter of days complete with new 2009 livery (the Black version now coming with rather eye catching citronelle zips!).
In little more than 12 months this lightweight softshell has become a real favourite of mine, my only criticism, the lack of colours...come on retailers and consumers, you want something else other than Black don't you???
The return to somewhat milder conditions has been the perfect chance to grab the Astron again, this weekend a blustery day out on the Eastern Fells of the Lake District, proved yet again why I love this jacket so much. In combination with another of my personal favourites, the Shroud it was all i wore from start to finish, from valley floor to fell summit. Its light, it packs down should you need to carry it, its breathable and with just enough powerstretch to give room to move and allow just enough cool air to circulate inside and it has a roomy hood, utterly essential for any serious softshell in my opinion.
For those of you who have never considered a softshell, why not try it. In most conditions, its often all you will need in conjunction with a base-layer or lightweight fleece, protects you from the wind, keeps the worst of light showers away and adds just enough insulation, that in the case of the Astron is not too much, allowing it to be worn nearly year round.
Also available in Cobalt Blue, the Astron Hooded Jacket will be available in stores, see our
stockists, from the beginning of March. The cost should be around £150.00.
The return to somewhat milder conditions has been the perfect chance to grab the Astron again, this weekend a blustery day out on the Eastern Fells of the Lake District, proved yet again why I love this jacket so much. In combination with another of my personal favourites, the Shroud it was all i wore from start to finish, from valley floor to fell summit. Its light, it packs down should you need to carry it, its breathable and with just enough powerstretch to give room to move and allow just enough cool air to circulate inside and it has a roomy hood, utterly essential for any serious softshell in my opinion.
For those of you who have never considered a softshell, why not try it. In most conditions, its often all you will need in conjunction with a base-layer or lightweight fleece, protects you from the wind, keeps the worst of light showers away and adds just enough insulation, that in the case of the Astron is not too much, allowing it to be worn nearly year round.
Also available in Cobalt Blue, the Astron Hooded Jacket will be available in stores, see our
