Berghaus Men's Stormcloud Packable Jacket Review
I’ve been using the Berghaus Stormcloud for a while now, and it’s proved to be a great bit of kit. A great packable, waterproof, and breathable jacket.
Review Score
I've tested this Berghaus Stormcloud for months, with lots of travel and use. It's kept me dry and kept the wind off and packs down small enough to keep in your bag. A great bit of kit to have with you when taking the kids out and you don't know what the weather is going to do (...also useful for water rides at theme parks!)
Our Score: 9/10
We've given the Berghaus Men's Stormcloud Packable Jacket the Thumbs Up award.
Value for MoneyQualityPracticality
The good
- A breathable jacket that will keep the rain and wind off, but small enough to stow in your bag.
The not so good
- The Stormcloud is not an insulated jacket. If you want a packable coat with a bit of insulation then have a look at the Craghoppers Compresslite.
This was a hands-on product review.
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Berghaus Men's Stormcloud Packable Jacket Photos
Berghaus Stormcloud Packable Jacket
Our Review
We review many kids' gear on this website; after all, we want you to enjoy getting outdoors, and ensuring the kids are warm and dry goes a long way to having fun outside.
However, Mum and Dad must be warm and dry too! ;-)
One piece of kit I've been particularly pleased with this year is the Berghaus Stormcloud jacket I bought.
Berghaus Stormcloud Jacket
The Berghaus stormcloud jacket packs away into this little stuff sack.
I bought the Berghaus Stormcloud jacket as I needed something to keep the wind and rain off, especially when I wasn't expecting there to be any wind and rain! In other words, I wanted a jacket that could pack down well into my bag, and easily pop on when needed.
The Berghaus Stormcloud fits the bill there and packs down into a small stuff sack. I've stuffed it, got it out, and re-stuffed it many times, and the jacket still performs well.
The Berghaus Stormcloud is breathable, which makes such a difference.
I have a packable raincoat already, which is now permanently in the car for emergencies. My current packable mac isn't breathable, so after a few minutes of using it on the hills, I get almost as damp under the jacket as any rain it is supposed to protect me from.
The Berghaus Stormcloud is breathable, which makes such a difference.
It is also coated for water resistance, but I must say, this jacket is also great at keeping the wind out with its velcro cuffs and elasticated waist. It makes a great outer shell.
The hood is adjustable to make sure it fits your head well and has a peak to help the rain to run off.
Another thing worth mentioning is the hood. This is fully adjustable to fit your head well (I can't stand it when the hood covers my face). It also has a slight peak to keep the rain from running down your face.
While this isn't a cheap jacket, it's not at the upper end of the Berghaus range. You can get jackets that will be even more water resistant, even more wind resistant, and even more breathable than the Stormcloud, but if you are in need of something to carry in your bag in case the weather turns, I can certainly recommend the Berghaus stormcloud (it's a lot better than just a cheap packable mac, that's for sure!)
Details
| Attribute | Berghaus Men's Stormcloud Packable Jacket |
|---|---|
| RRP | |
| Best Price | £90.00 |
| Product Info |