Climb Scotland’s tallest mountain to put the new Berghaus range to the ultimate test

Puffing and panting after a tough climb we finally reached the ridge on one of Scotland’s biggest mountains.

Exposed in the cloud and with the wind slicing through us, it was time to layer up, and fast. I reached into my backpack and yanked mine out Berghaus Deluge Pro 2.0 coat on as the rain started to hit us.

We had moved fast and light while climbing the mighty An Teallach, in the North West Highlands, and now our next challenge was before us – successfully crossing the ridge as the cloud closed in.

The waterproof goretex – which looks great in black – weighs just 340g and more than held up to the elements.

It’s no surprise that the jacket is made from 50% recycled material, as sustainability is a hallmark of Berghaus products.

The Berghaus Deluge Pro 2.0 jacket has a two-layer hydroshell to protect you from the rain

It’s also a neat fit that, most importantly, doesn’t ripple in the wind and fits nicely over two or three layers.

The 2-layer hydroshell offers waterproof protection that is bound to withstand the forces of nature.

I also opted for the all-terrain Berghaus MTN Seeker 32L hiking backpack – a bag that looks equally good on the ice slopes of Everest as it does on the cycling highways of a London commuter.

Whether you’re ski touring, mountaineering or exploring lonely trails – this pack is an epic companion.

It comes with all the mountain essentials – a dedicated rope tie-down, two holsters for trekking poles or ice axes, a mesh helmet holder, a hydration pouch that fits a 3-liter hydration bladder, and it has an external TPU coating for added durability and water resistance.

And in goji berry red, it definitely looks businesslike too.

I put mine to the test during four days of hiking in the Highlands, where it got bruised and battered, but survived the adventure without a scratch.

This pack also looks great in goji berry red, but is also available in vapor grey

The mighty An Teallach near Ullapool in the North West Highlands of Scotland

In fact, it looks like it could be run over by a tank and come out unscathed.

What I like about this bag is that it doesn’t repeat the mistakes of my Osprey backpack – too many flimsy zippers and pockets that are too small.

You can easily store and quickly have enough gear to hand for multi-day hikes and it weighs a reasonable 870g.

The wind and rain abated as we made our way over the two munros and slalomed down to complete an exhilarating day.

My new gear more than passed the test.

Now time for a celebratory pint.

Berghaus Unisex MTN Seeker 32. Rating: 5/5. Price: £170

Deluge Pro 2.0 jacket. Rating: 4/5. Price: £110