The hood has a rear halo adjuster with spring toggle and there are twin front cord adjusters. The peak has a wire adjuster and the hood can be rolled up and secured using a flap with press-stud closure. It is big enough to be worn with a helmet. But its Gore-Tex Paclite construction offers complete protection against the elements, and good breathability and, despite its light weight, feels robust. Rather than pit zips, the Definition has twin zipped side vents. These sit under the sleeve area and are easier to open and close than zips in the sleeves, which can be fiddly to use and access, but the side vents do have a slight tendency to gape open, with the chance of letting in rain in crosswinds.

The Prosport offers good value for money, with all the features you need to keep you protected on Britain’s winter hills. It’s fairly traditional in design, so will appeal to those who prefer that look to a slimmed-down minimalist look. The Rab Kangri GTX is a very traditional design, with good performance, aimed at the all-year-round hillwalker. The Maier Sports Gravdal XO 2.0 offered extra warmth and is a good choice for those who enjoy hillwalking and the occasional venture into snowsports. The Keela Prosport is another traditional design aimed at hillwalkers who want protection from the elements at a value price. Sustainability is good. The durable water-resistant treatment is PFC-free and there’s 58 per cent recycled polyester in the fabric. The comfortemp filling is 100 per cent biodegradable, and Maier says its production method is efficient in using less water and adhesive. The brand’s widespread distribution in the UK, Europe and the USA means the Downpour is available from multiple retailers, both online and in-store. As such, it is often discounted, making it an even better value buy. Full Specifications

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Best uses: winter hillwalking; all-year hillwalking; mountaineering; fast and light activities; trekking. The Meteor uses a 40 Denier PERTEX® SHIELD for full waterproofing with a DWR coating for highly effective water shedding. PERTEX® SHIELD fabrics offer enhanced protection alongside ample breathability without added weight so you can keep performing at your best.

Berghaus says it makes its products to last, to enable the best sustainability. It also offers a free repairs service for its clothing. It recycles clothing at the end of its life or donates garments to four organisations to continue their use. It uses 100 per cent renewable energy in its offices. It’s also a member of the European Outdoor Conservation Association. This cagoule from UK brand Craghoppers was selected for our Outdoor 100 for 2022/23. What does that mean? It means it gets the stamp of approval from all of our team here at Outdoors Magic. The Prosport’s main zip is protected by a storm flap which uses press-studs to secure it. I found these less convenient than hook-and-loops strips, and a bit more difficult to fasten when wearing gloves. There are soft tricot areas at the top of the zip and in the chin area for added comfort. The zip is two-way, with double pullers.

The hood has a single adjuster at the rear, which combines a halo-type elasticated cord tethered to the sides of the hood, so it pulls in around the face when tightened. This was less effective than a separate front adjuster and left small gaps at the side of the face when tightened. The hood did, however, stay up in strong headwinds though it had to be tightened fully, and turned well with the head. It’s big enough to go over a climbing helmet and has both a stiffened peak and a wired section to shape it to provide the best cover for the face.

The Gravdal also has a powder skirt to keep out the snow on the slopes or when winter mountain walking. It has twin press-stud fastening and can be removed by unzipping it. The Ridgemaster 3L is cut fairly long, so provides good protection against the weather, but is an athletic enough design to be used on technical routes and winter mountaineering trips. The Montane Meteor and Craghoppers Dynamic will suit those on a limited budget. The former will suit fast movers while the latter has a design that doesn’t look out of place on the High Street as well as on the country trail. Hoods – Hoods come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with similarly varied types of adjustment. Being able to reduce the overall volume of the hood is useful, to stop it billowing around in the wind, and getting a tight fit around the face is preferable too. If you’re climbing a lot, then hood that fits over a climbing helmet is essential.The three-layer fabric is quite stiff and rustly when on the move. It does feel pretty bomb-proof though, and should give long service.