The Villain. Used it in the Moelwynion on the weekend and it is much more comfortable than the older models by OMM. It is quite tall and narrow, but that''s something i''m not used to - but i think i''ll get to like.

I do miss the side pockets and straps were slightly lower to keep the water bottles in their pockets. Plus, the side pocket to access the inside of the pack wasn''t useful this time. However, i realised that after putting a pack liner in and then, of course, opening the zip was of little use. I may put my new Montane Prism jacket there in a drybag as i''m always moaning that i can''t get to my warmwear as it''s under so-and-so.

I really like the closure on the pack too. it''s nothing special really, just so much better than the string on the old Mountain Mover. The Universal Gear Rail - basically a large open mesh pocket on the front of the pack that can be used to stow anything from skis, to rubbish bag, to wet tent and waterproofs - is very very handy. It also has a little pocket on it which is perfect for my site centred OS map or Harveys, but a little cramped for a full laminated OS.

Verdict - Excellent light pack, not the lightest but you choose. Do you want a pack that''s comfortable and carries well, or a ''really'' light one that''s not so good at the packing? It''s also very durable (well, i can''t test that in a weekend, but i know the fabric is tough from the older model), which it has to be as most of my overnight trips involve mountain days that would shred a lesser pack.

Montane Prism.

Shorter verdict! Was warm enough as a toplayer on saturday night and sunday, my legs were still in the bivvy bag, but my torso in this and i felt comfortable. It repelled a few showers too, and it demonstrated some excellent water repellency on a 2 hour fast walk in the rain on Monday. It was dry inside, but the pockets were getting damp by the end. I suspect though that the water had got in from a carrier bag i was wrapping my phone and wallet in and not through the fabric.

Verdict? Does the job. Much more versatile than a fleece, but also a fair bit more expensive. Probably too hot to walk in and the hood isn''t really designed as a rain hood as i can''t find a volume adjuster on it. The result for me is that when drawn tight, the front was across my eyes! Would work perfectly inside a proper waterproof''s hood, which is how it''s probably intended to be used - but it does limit it''s use in windy conditions.

I''ve also received delivery of this insulated jacket. I''m hoping it''s going to replace my old Montane smock (the model name escapes me), but i''ve a feeling it isn''t going to be as warm. So i may well have to get out the old needle and thread to fix the old faithful smock.

I''ve got the grey or ''graphite'' version, and i found the fit to be great. I''ve a lot of Montane gear and thankfully they dont vary an awful lot in their sizing for the items i''ve bought. It''s comfy and warm, but it''s probably not going to cut it in winter. As a bonus, there''s a hood that has a tag to roll it away. It''s definately warmer than an equivelent fleece, and at about 350g is very light for this type of garment. I''ve a gilet that weighs just a little less. It it also windproof, and showerproof so you can use it for those little trips out of the tent at night without worrying about soaking through.

I''ve managed to wear it over a baselayer and a fleece, so i can see it being used in that manner in winter or with a gilet.That is unless we actually get a real winter this year when i''ll invest in a thicker duvet.

Will test it out properly this weekend and see how it fares in the field.