Mammut Convey Jacket

Mammut’s reputation among guides and professional climbers has few parallels.  While not built for extreme alpine pursuits, Convey sends it for hikers, backpackers, long-distance trekkers and passport addicts.  By far the easiest to wear off the shelf, Convey’s tailored fit goes long for extra protection.  Pack straps and waistbelt sit easily; dual high capacity, Napoleon-style (and waterproof) chest pockets mean less digging for sunglasses, trail calories and skullies.  Active Junky envisions Convey and its future progeny as new classics, particularly in tandem with the Convey Pants.  Fine-tuning fit and temperature gets automatic with a two-way zipper, three-point hood system and gloves-on cuff closure.  Gore-Tex tech underpins the 2.5 layer build.  Overall comfort is exceptional while the piece is only moderately noisy; not enough to shake testers from their simple joy in enduring all-day rain and spastic squalls.