Over the last few decades Montane has established an extensive range of cold weather products like walking pants, shorts, caps, gear bags, rucksacks, even t-shirts but one they do specifically well is their collection of Montane Jackets.  Aside from winter sports Montane Jackets are available for a whole host of other sports like cycling and trail running which offer a greater freedom of movement.

Their aim of helping people reach unknown and the toughest to reach places in the world has inspired some incredible technologies and techniques like their DryActiv deep pile lining that provides incredible warmth while remaining lightweight so you don’t have to sacrifice movement and have extra weight to keep arctic temperatures at bay.  Montane Jackets also use an ultra-light Pertex as a main fabric which not only acts as a Ripstop preventing any snags or scrapes becoming large tears and they are completely windproof and almost waterproof for ultimate climate protection.  For the coldest weather Montane Anti-Freeze Jackets and Montane Extreme Jackets feature these materials and more, the Extreme Jackets have even been used in expeditions facing temperatures as low as -40 degrees centigrade.  Most Montane Jackets also have hoods giving your head extra protection and features like waterproof pockets for fragile items like a phone and added cuff and forearm protection to help reduce the effects of falls and impacts.

You can’t face sub-zero temperatures without a complete set of protective gear which is why the range of Montane Pants are also perfectly suited to protecting you from harsh weather.  Montane understand that movement is key, especially when you’re planning on climbing the side of a mountain so the Montane Terra Pants were developed as a durable and lightweight choice.  Using a combination of Tactel and Cordura, the Terra Pants are moisture wicking as well as water resistant, but they’re so tough you can tow a car with them.  For extreme cold, like the Extreme Jackets; the Montane Extreme Salopettes feature DryActiv and Pertex helping keep your lower body and legs protected.

Montane have even equipped a number of expeditions with their cold weather gear like most recently with The Coldest Journey Expedition by giving them specially designed jackets. The expedition involves a group of explorers crossing the Antarctic in the winter which has never been attempted before while collecting key scientific data for climate change.  So you can see the Montane range is suited to snow sports, climbing and mountaineering, or even if you just need decent clothing if you live in a climate with harsh winters and you’ll find Montane Jackets for sale including more of their range at numerous online retailers.

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Besides the fact it will make your room larger without you needing to sacrifice any of your warmth or comfort you may be wondering whether you actually should be purchasing an orangery at this time of year; let’s say you get it and the snow continues – the snow is beautiful and white and makes your entire garden look like something in a dream. It would be nice to ensure those sorts of surroundings without having to wrap up in several of your warmest and fuzziest jackets and throwing yourself out into the wind; it just isn’t as enjoyable. However in a cosy glass room that allows you to immerse yourself in the surroundings without any of the bad points included, name one reason not to buy it.

Getting an orangery in winter (particularly later winter or earlier spring) means that you have several months to use the room how you want, decorate it and make it feel like yours before the summer hits. You basically give yourself a good few months to prepare your nice summer room where you will no doubt be looking to enjoy the summer views and the appearance of your garden in full bloom. With a set of table and chairs this could be the most peaceful and comfortable feeling dining room you’ve ever had the chance to eat in. It also makes a perfect breakfast room, given that the time of the sun rising this time of year matches the approximate time of the majority of couples and families getting up and eating breakfast.

With the use of UPVC and double glazing your fears about heat loss are truly misguided, the fact of the matter is that your orangery could end up becoming the most heat efficient room of your house, turn it into a study or a TV room and you might find yourself spending a lot of time there, saving you on the cost of heating the rest of the house. It makes a fantastic study in the winter, with the snowfall providing a peaceful backdrop on your activities and presenting a much more relaxed feel. In fact it is shown that those who spend time in a conservatory or orangery every day are less stressed and calm down faster, which could have a great impact on your work.

As if further reasons to install an orangery this winter were needed it will also add to the value of your home, should you ever decide to rent or sell your home. You could think of it as an investment, albeit a very enjoyable one.

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