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Gear of the Week | Mammut Ultimate V SO Hooded Jacket

Reissued classic

by Lorenzo Rieg 03/08/2020
Lea Hartl
Lorenzo Rieg
The Ultimate Windstopper jacket is a true classic in the Mammut collection. This jacket has been around for as long as I can remember - now in its fifth version. I like to wear this versatile jacket on ski tours, but it can also be used for hiking, climbing and other outdoor activities.

Firstly, I have to admit that I'm not really the softshell type. I usually wear a hardshell jacket for optimum weather protection and a fleece or merino wool midlayer underneath to maximise breathability. I quickly get warm on the ascent during ski tours and even in cool temperatures and windy conditions, I usually climb with a normal mid-layer without freezing, if I'm not already wearing a base layer. Of course, if it's really cold and windy, that's not possible, but then I just put on the hardshell...

A proper softshell is therefore particularly relevant for me if it replaces both the midlayer and the hardshell, which means that it has to be very windproof to keep me warm even when I'm skiing in cooler temperatures. This is where the Ultimate V is interesting, of course, as it is absolutely windproof thanks to the Gore Windstopper membrane.

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The jacket, which is available in different colours, comes in a fairly close fit and can therefore be worn well under a hardshell or as an outer layer. Size L fits me very well (at 183cm and approx. 75kg), the material is also stretchy and therefore allows very good freedom of movement. The cut and details of the jacket are very elaborate and well thought out. The hood fits really well and the high collar offers good weather protection. The sleeves also have well-made thumb loops and the ventilation zips not only go all the way to the hem of the jacket, but can also be opened from below to provide good ventilation. As the jacket is naturally much more breathable than a hard shell, it is ideal for sweat-inducing activities where you need wind protection. Whether you're climbing, hiking or ski touring - the Ultimate V can be used flexibly wherever wind protection and warmth are required.

Lea Hartl
Lorenzo Rieg

I like to use the jacket on ski tours, especially in spring or when the weather is rather good, and thanks to the Gore Windstopper membrane, it can really be a mid-layer and outer layer in one for me. Thanks to the membrane and waterproofing, it can also withstand snow or rain showers. You do get wet quickly in constant rain, but that's not what the Ultimate V is made for. It's also not sufficient on its own for low temperatures, but I can wear a down vest or jacket over it or an additional layer underneath.

All in all, the fifth version of the Ultimate has definitely earned its status as a versatile classic!

Here is the link to the Mammut website with further information.

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