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Jamie Carter

Ronhill Trail Quantum Jacket
Designed for runners, so boasting excellent breathability, this water-repellent shell (HK$890, Escapade Sports, 19 Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay, tel: 2891 1855) is super-light despite its comfortable, micro-fleece-lined collar. Also includes a front zip security pocket containing a loop for attaching keys.
Three camera bags for hiking and travel, good for day trips, treks and serious photography

The North Face Cyclone Hoodie
Great in strong winds, but also offering protection against brief showers, this good-value coat (HK$550, The North Face Store, K11 Hong Kong, Tsim Shai Tsui, tel: 2147 0800) cut for women has a high
neckline, snug hood, and zipped hand pocket (one of which it stuffs into for easy packing).
Seven packable trekking poles to make your hike a full-body workout

Helly Hansen Odin Enroute minimalist jacket
Perfect for a hike in light rain, this ultralight shell (HK$1,740, Helly Hansen, Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay, tel: 2320 9009) is breathable as well as being waterproof and windproof. With elastic cuffs that cover hands, the Odin Enroute packs into a chest pocket.
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Mammut MTR 201 Micro Jacket
Super-strong and superlight, this micro-layer (HK$1,980, Mammut, 74 Hollywood Rd, tel: 2857 9293) has underarm ventilation, reflective logos for safety in low light, and also packs into its own zipped chest pocket.

Patagonia Houdini
This women’s storm shell (HK$890, Patagonia, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, tel: 2506 0677) is unbeatable for breathability, making it excellent for a hike in wet conditions. The hood stays on in high winds, while the ultra-thin fabric packs neatly into a chest pocket; the resulting palm-sized package can even be hooked onto a belt loop.

Victorinox Clipper V
Slightly more heavy-duty than some, but with pockets for your hands and an unusual interior security pocket, this packable jacket (HK$2,000, Victorinox, Hong Kong International Airport, tel: 2769 1382) has underarm ventilation.

New Balance Lite Portable Jacket
Packing into a zipped chest pocket and with a hood that stows in the collar, this micro-layer (HK$449, New Balance, Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay, tel: 2506 2202) has elastic cuffs and perforations on the back to let air in.


Seven super-light, windproof jackets to keep you dry in Hong Kong’s summer rain

The Ronhill Trail Quantum Jacket

Lifestyle

Travel & Leisure

Whether you’re on the streets or a hiking trail, these ultra-thin, easy-to-pack jackets will protect you against downpours


Seven super-light, windproof jackets to keep you dry in Hong Kong’s summer rain

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Whether you’re on the streets or a hiking trail, these ultra-thin, easy-to-pack jackets will protect you against downpours

Ronhill Trail Quantum Jacket

The North Face Cyclone Hoodie

Helly Hansen Odin Enroute minimalist jacket

Whether you’re on the streets or a hiking trail, these ultra-thin, easy-to-pack jackets will protect you against downpours