Berghaus Trango jacket (Berghaus Trango)

Member Name: hp98ttb

Product:	Berghaus Trango
Date:	04/12/00 (717 review reads)
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Advantages: water proof- and I mean REALLY water proof, breathability and the huge pockets

Disadvantages: a little too short in the body

Ok, so it may not be the least expensive jacket out there, and it cretainly isn't the kind of jacket you'd want to buy to keep you dry when walking to the shops. In fact, if you get one of these its more likely that you will be planning an expdition to somewhere very, very wet. The Berghaus Trango Jacket (if you can get hold of one as they are- I believe- gradually being phased out) is a fantastic breathable and waterproof jacket.
It is well designed, using an interesting innovation to allow one handed closing of toggles and drawcords, well cut to allow freedom of movement whilst retaining its breathability, and the large map pockets are situated for easy access even when wearing a rucsac. Another handy feature is the re-enforced elbow pads that are impregnated with reflective material- prevents excessive wear and tear on the elbow and stops you getting run over by a random car on a country road at night.
If there is one problem with the jacket it is the fact that it does not come far enough down the body and you get a wet butt, but this can be rectified by the addition of water proof trousers (which I have not been sensible enough to do yet- so I can't review them yet...)
However, a truely great coat from a big name in the business, if you want the best, its there for a price....

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