MEC Phantom Jacket

The weather this time of year is enough to make one crazy - and sick. One day it's sunny and 23˚C the next it's raining and 13˚C. We are in a cold wet snap now and I could really use a great weather proof shell to protect against the elements. The MEC Phantom Jacket is a lightweight emergency storm shell designed for alpine climbers. If it works for them it must be fine for braving the streets of the city. The extreme light weight makes it a perfect choice for including in your pack on those days when you just can't judge which way the weather is going. The fabric maximizes the exceptional breathability of the GORE-TEX® XCR®. The result is a jacket that perfectly complements a soft-shell garment when wind and/or wet necessitate a separate shell layer. All this and it has the rare feature of being made in Canada. $200CAN.

Available from MEC's online store.