Check out the new Montbell Spring/Summer 2025 products! The lineup of rainwear is completely redesigned, lightweight waterproof backpacks, and a full range of content this season

With the high winter season coming into the world, each brand is beginning to prepare spring and summer items. So, this time I'd like to share with you how I visited the Spring/Summer 2025 exhibition of Montbell, Japan's leading outdoor brand.

The lineup in the All-Weather category has been completely revamped. Pants have been made with feedback from people working on the frontlines of mountain rescue, as well as lightweight frameless backpacks and 50th anniversary items. The Montbell exhibition is also full of talks this year. The content is so hard to talk about, but among them, we'll pick and introduce some of the items that caught our eye as Outdoor Gearzine.

Let's take a look now.

The rainwear lineup has been completely renewed! Classic models including flagship models have been remodeled into original materials

The most shocking news this season is that Montbell's rainwear lineup, which has been a solid lineup with its high functionality, low prices, and a wide range of products, has been completely revamped.

the Storm Cruiser Jacket, the flagship model of Montbell rainwear the lightweight, authentic Torrent Flyer Jacket, and ultra-lightweight Versalite Jacket have been renewed using the original material Super Drytech®.

As soon as this update was announced, speculation was immediately erupted on social media and video sites, such as "While Montbell will no longer handle GORE-TEX?", but in conclusion, Montbell's GORE-TEX products were not gone, and in fact they only had more options. (After this, we will also introduce GORE-TEX rainwear). In any case, looking at the public reaction, it must be a noticeable event for many mountaineering enthusiasts. However, for those who are not familiar with the situation, this major update is a bit confusing when new and old models are mixed together, so readers who are about to buy it need to be careful.

Montbell's unique material, Super Drytech®, has a breathability of 20,000 to 60,000g/m²･24hrs, and a waterproof performance of 20,000mm or more water resistance, stretchability, and is an environmentally friendly waterproof and breathable membrane that does not contain PFAS (organic fluorine compounds).

As a brand, I feel a great sense of confidence in this material in the fact that this unique material is being used in place of GORE-TEX in the flagship model Storm Cruiser Jacket It is well known that GORE-TEX is high-performance, but it's also interesting to see how far Super Drytech® can get from this point on the other hand.

The Versalite jacket the lightest model in the lineup, has been updated to Super Drytech® from WINDSTOPPER® Product by GORE-TEX LABS.

The thickness of the fabric ranges from 10 denier to 7 denier, and is processed using heat-compression bonding without sewing it using thread as much as possible. The average weight is 143g, making it the lightest rainwear class. Recommended for hikers who want to reduce their gear by 1g or speed hiking.

GORE-TEX rainwear is still in good condition. "Tempest Jacket" and "Peak Shell Jacket" that use new environmentally friendly membranes

As mentioned earlier, Montbell's clothing made from GORE-TEX material is still in good condition. A Tempest jacket made from GORE-TEX's new ePE membrane . It uses 3-layer fabric with a thickness of 20 denier, and the average weight is 247g (men's), giving it a lightweight finish.

This model also falls into the All-Weather category alongside the Storm Cruiser Jacket It has chest pockets on the left and right sides and underarm ventilation to accommodate activities that require intense sweating, making it the perfect item for active-oriented players.

Comes with ventilation to ensure ventilation during action

Lightweight and compact model "Peak Shell Jacket" fabric from Super Drytech® to

Peakshell jacket a lightweight rainwear model made with GORE-TEX . This one used Super Dry Tech® until last season, but this season it was updated to GORE-TEX. Three layers of 15 denier are used, and the average weight is 185g (men's), making it a lightweight item that anyone who trusts GORE-TEX materials will want to choose.

versalite jackets , the sewing is minimal and heat-compression is applied to key points, making it as light as possible. This piece is lightweight at less than 200g, yet has ventilation to ensure breathability, making it a balanced lightweight and comfortable piece. With the prices of outdoor wear rising, it's also attractive that you can buy it for 32,000 yen. (Women's is 31,000 yen)

Full zip rain pants that can be attached and detached while wearing mountaineering shoes

Full zip type is now available from rain pants. By being able to wear it while wearing climbing boots, you can quickly wear it even in sudden rain.

It would be fine if it was a low cut, but wearing high cut mountaineering boots can make it difficult to put on and take off rainwear. With a full zip type, it is easy to put on and take off, so you can actively use rain pants. The zipper adds weight, but there are different preferences to whether to prioritize "lightness" or "comfort."

The full zip pants are in two lineup: GORE-TEX rain pants and Super Drytech rain pants.

"Cliff Guide Pants Light Men's Pants" was completed after receiving feedback from the Mountain Guard.

The middle of the photo is a cliff guide pants light

The completed Cliff Guide Pants Light Men's Cliff Guided Pants with feedback from the Toyama Prefectural Police Mountain Guard. A pocket designed large with ventilation to prevent overheating due to long periods of rescue operations, allowing you to store plenty of things you need.

With ventilation, you can ensure breathability

It is easy to imagine that the silhouette, which tapered slightly towards the hem, would suit people of any body type.

Light Cliff Guide Pants with stretchability in two directions. Men's Light pants have a wide range of functions and comfort.

A clean look that seamlessly covers the mountains and towns, with a "Clifflight Pants Easy Fit"

Cliflight pants Easy Fit (photo left)

These pants have a clean design and can be adjusted to fit with elastic waists and strings. It is stretchy, easy to move around, and is water-repellent, so it repels a little water.

There is no belt buckle in the waist and no pockets on the thighs, so when used for climbing, it is difficult to interfere with the harness, making it easy to use not only for climbing but also for climbing.

Simple Cliflight Pants Easy Fit not only looks strange when worn not only in the mountains, but also in everyday wear, so if you have one, it's likely to be useful in many places.

Good news for UL-oriented hikers: "Alchi Plano Pack 20L/30L" lightweight and waterproof backpack

Alchiplano Pack 30L

Montbell stocks many backpacks with rain covers with a robust image, but the lineup will include lightweight backpacks with roll-up systems, which are becoming the mainstream these days.

The Alchi Plano Pack is highly waterproof with a waterproof inner bag and an aqua barrier sack that fits the shape of the main body, and is available in 20L and 30L. Although it is lightweight at 548g for 30L, the back pad acts as a minimum frame, providing high stability that is hard to believe is frameless.

The features are sufficient, but also attractive for its low price, with the price being 15,000 yen for the 20L and 17,000 yen for the 30L, which is a price that is gentle on those aiming to convert it to UL while keeping their budgets down.

It is likely to be useful for UL hiking, which is not necessary to carry due to lower back loads.

"VBP back panel" for those looking for breathability

A problem that is inseparable when climbing or hiking is sweat and stuffiness on your back. If you put what you need in your backpack and carry it on your back, the back that comes into contact with the backpack can become particularly sweaty and cause stress.

The VBP back panel reduces the stuffiness of the back. By creating space between your back and your backpack, it increases breathability and provides a comfortable carrying experience. It is highly versatile when installing, and can be attached to backpacks up to about 30L, and can also be attached to the backpack you currently own. It has a sturdy frame to create space, so it weighs a little at 298g, but it seems to be a solution for people who are suffering from sweat and stuffiness on the back of the main unit.

"Gear Container Pack" with a 2-way design that is convenient for transporting tools

A gear container pack that is convenient for carrying climbing and camping gear. The simple design makes it look unpleasant for everyday use.

It can be carried on your back, held in your hand, and can be used in two ways, and can be accessed from the side, making it a backpack that is not only useful for carrying gear, but also practical. Camping gear is increasing in number. It seems to be a helper that reduces the hassle and stress of transporting.

There is a handle on the side and can be accessed from the side (left of the photo)

It comes in two sizes: 20L and 35L, and comes with a chest belt and a simple hip belt, making it possible to climb lightly and hikes.

There are many limited edition models to commemorate the 50th anniversary, and logo designs that anyone who has known Montbell for a long time can understand.

Montbell celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To commemorate this, limited edition items will be released. The items with the logo design from the time of its founding will surely feel nostalgic and attached to veteran hikers who have always loved Montbell. 50th anniversary items come in a wide variety of items, including T-shirts, backpacks, hats, stickers, and more. Zero Point gear containers have a retro design, yet have a vivid colour that matches modern times, making them more popular.

Moonlight tent illustration T-shirt. I think this design will make Moonlight fans want it

Other interesting items

We have picked out and introduced products that interest you, but only a few of them are.

From here on, we'll quickly tell readers about useful or interesting items that they'd like to introduce.

"Geoline LW Smooth" underwear series that is great for women

The lineup includes underwear with no seams at the edges of the fabric and a smooth feel. It is less tight and thin, making the lines less likely to crack on the front.

A hidden popular item? Pay attention to pajamas too

I didn't know that Montbell also makes pajamas, which are hidden and popular as relaxation wear.

The Pajamas series has added some firm, wrinkle-resistant pajamas. It certainly feels firm when you touch it, but the smooth texture makes it a great choice for wearing in seasons when the temperature is hot.

It uses Wicklon®, a unique chemical fiber material that has a natural cotton-like texture and gentle texture, while also drying quickly and breathable, making pajamas comfortable even when sweating while sleeping.

If you find yourself feeling uncomfortable sleeping in a T-shirt or shorts in the summer, you might want to give it a try.

Airpad staff bags have a pump back function for even more convenient

Among the sleeping mats, the Airpad series does not have an update to the main unit, but the staff bag has a pump back function, making setting up even more comfortable.

I thought the bag itself was small so its function as a pump bag was poor, but it was well thought out, and the storage bag was folded back to make it larger, and when it was spread out, it became a large pump, and it was designed to allow a lot of air to enter at once.

It becomes larger when you fold the storage bag upside down

It's OK for one or two people. Introducing a multi-use "multi-form pad"

The multi-form pad, which has a two-layer structure, is a seemingly ordinary bellow-type mat, but it is a convenient mat that can be made even larger when spread out.

This feature allows you to use it alone or by two people, and how to use it depends on your ideas, such as boosting insulation in winter and tent mats. The R value for one layer (all unfolded) is 1.4, and the R value for two layers (half) is 2.1.

Expanded to the maximum. It is 100cm wide, allowing two people to lie down

Long sleeve type has been created in the fan blow series

Fan blow parka

A powerful helper during the hot season. A long sleeve has been added to the fan blow series, which forces the air intake. This innovative clothing is equipped with a fan that does not interfere with the backpack when carrying it on your back, allowing air to enter the clothing, instantly drying out sweat.

It's a season when you can sweat just by standing. Why not try a comfortable mountain climbing or hiking experience that you've never experienced before by making use of the useful features of civilization?

A rechargeable air pump is now available! And it comes with a lantern.

For people who use air mats, setting up requires a large amount of air to be sealed in, which can be stressful and can be stressful. The "Rechargeable Blower" air pump that almost eliminates the hassle of setting up is now on sale.

This air pump also has a lantern function, making it a convenient item that can be used in two ways. If it were just an air pump, it would be just a luxury item, but if it also serves as a lantern, you could consider adding it to your equipment.

"Helinox Chair One (re)" has improved seating ease

Helinox is an imported brand handled by Montbell. Chair One, which is the original ultra-lightweight outdoor chair, has been updated. Compared to the current model, the height is slightly higher and the seat is wider, making it more comfortable to sit on.

The frame is made stronger by changing the frame under the seat, which is the most loaded surface, from a circle to a square. Not only that, but the use of recycled materials will also be renewed with the environment in mind.

A pocket is placed behind the seat, making it convenient for storing drinks and small items.

Summary: Montbell celebrates its 50th anniversary, and has a wide range of products that cannot be introduced in the Spring/Summer 2025.

We introduced the events of Montbell's Spring/Summer 2025 exhibition. In addition to the items introduced, the lineup also includes arm cars, hand covers, hats, and versatile water purifiers, foods that can easily intake protein, and more.

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