Kirsty Pallas recommends the Sprayway Corbitt and praises the brand for crafting a jacket built to deal with all mountain weather.

Sprayway are back to designing great hill gear, and this Corbitt jacket is an example of that. It’s a sleek and simple design, but hits the key points to make it a good all-rounder for typically British weather.

Kirsty Pallas recommends

The simple design hits the key points to make this jacket a good all-rounder for typically British weather.
Pros
  • hood
  • cuffs
Cons
  • non waterproof zip
  • inside pocket placement
Quick specs
Price: £330
Weight: 450g (size 10)
Materials: 100% polyester recycled with Goretex 75D
Hood: Wired peak with volume adjusters at back and sides
Front Closure: 2 way zip with internal and external storm flap and stud
Underarm/Side Zips: No
Pockets: 2 large hand pockets, and 1 internal
Hem: Drawcord adjustment
Cuffs: Velcro
Sizes: 8 – 18
Men’s version: Yes
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The Gore-Tex membrane feels tough but combined with a well cut fit, it doesn’t feel too crinkly or stiff. I really like the hood and cuffs on this jacket, they’re well designed for use and ease of use too. The hood is helmet compatible and easily cinched down, while the cuffs are asymmetrical so slightly longer on the backs of the hands, which stops them feeling too short if you’re climbing. You can roll the hood away, but it’s not something I would do and I feel like it still gets in the way a bit.

The two hand pockets are large but do sit slightly low and so do interfere with a rucksack or harness waist belt.

My biggest gripe with this jacket is the internal pocket, as the zip is on the inside side of it. This means I can’t use it very easily at all without fully opening the whole thing, which is not ideal in sideways rain.

My other slight disappointment is the main zip. I would expect a water resistant/proof zip, especially at this price point, which would take away the faff of a double storm flap, especially when managing it with gloves on.

However, I’m impressed with the Corbitt and it really does feel like Sprayway have stepped up their gear to properly deal with all mountain weather. It’s a jacket I will use through winter, especially on those particularly manky days when it feels like you’re not sure why you’re even going out!

Testing Conditions

These jackets were all tested through Autumn and early winter in Scotland while hillwalking, biking and mountaineering in a mix of rain, snow and even some sunshine. Kirsty is a short size 8-10 and was aiming to get several layers under each jacket. All weights are taken from Kirsty’s own scales.

This review was published in the April 2025 issue of The Great Outdoors.