GoLite Phantasm Waterproof Jacket for Men
Product Review & Walking Gear Test

GoLite Phantasm Waterproof Jacket for Men GoLite Phantasm Waterproof Jacket for Men
Phantasm Waterproof Jacket for Men

Vital Statistics:

Colours:
Wheatgrass, Night, Fog, Bright Orange, Garnet, Orange Peel, Washed Indigo

Sizes:
S, M, L, XL

Weight:
273gms

SRP:
£150.00

GoLite says:"This GORE-TEX PacLite® jacket is perfect for windy, rainy conditions."

Features to Note:

In-use Test:

I've worn the GoLite Phantasm on a couple of Lake District walking trips in late Spring. I'm 5'10" and was wearing the XL size. Overall the jacket fitted pretty well although the cut doesn't provide that much 'rump cover'. However the sleeve length is good and the mobility around the shoulder area was also fine. The sleeve cuffs are part elasticated, part velcro closure which isn't entirely to my preference but did the job on this extremely light weight jacket.

Despite its light weight, it really did keep me perfectly dry through a couple of really quite heavy lakeland showers. I tend to 'run hot' but there didn't appear to be any real problems with condensation. The priority of the designers was clearly achieving a really light weight so there are no luxuries such as pit zips - the only ventilation option is opening the front zip.

There are 2 pockets outside each with a waterproof zip. These are basically hand-wamer pockets so aren't big enough for an OS map and aren't accessible whilst wearing a belted backpack. There are two 'dry' pockets inside which will just take a folded OS map - but obviously these aren't accessible without unbuckling your backpack either.

My only other complaint was the hood - it isn't wired which I think does make it less than ideal.

Buying Advice:

The GoLite Phantasm is what it claims to be ie an extremely light weight, waterproof, breathable jacket that packs down fantastically well. It's eminently stowable at the bottom of your pack back 'just in case'. So if you need a good, reliable, really waterproof jacket - and weight/space reduction is your priority, then this is worth a serious look.


What do you think?

Have you got a GoLite Phantasm Waterproof Jacket for Men?

We would love to hear what you thought of it - good, bad or indifferent. Perhaps you simply disagree with the verdict above - or feel an important feature has been negelected.

Let us know by clicking this link - What I think of GoLite Phantasm Waterproof Jacket for Men - so we can publish your important views below.


Do not miss our pick of the Best Walks in Britain


Follow go4awalk.com on Twitter Follow go4awalk.com on Facebook


Home



Find new Friends to go walking with

Walk all 214 Wainwrights in just 59 Walks. Download GPS Waypoints - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walk The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Walk - All the Latest Route Information, GPS Waypoints and Split Times to keep you on Schedule

Walk The British Three Peaks Challenge Walk - All the Latest Route Information and GPS Waypoints

See our pick of The Best Walks in The Lake District - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of the Best Lake District Ridge Walks - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of the Best Lake District Walks to do in the rain - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in Snowdonia - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Ridge Walks in Wales - Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in The Brecon Beacons - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in The Yorkshire Dales - Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in The Peak District - Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in The Forest of Bowland - Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in Shropshire - Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in Cheshire - Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in Lancashire - Walks you must not miss!

Not sure where to walk next? Try Peak Bagging - Great Walks you must not miss!

Not sure where to walk next? Walk part of a National Trail - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walks with Downloadable and Uploadable GPS Waypoint Data

Walking Kit and Gear Tested by Walkers

Full Site Search