Craghoppers’ Howgill sits in the brand’s everyday outdoor range: a lightweight, insulated hooded jacket that competes with similar “downlike” synthetic puffers from the likes of Regatta and Berghaus. It’s aimed at changeable UK weather, using a zip-through design and a water-repellent finish to cope with light showers while keeping bulk down for commuting, dog walks and weekend hills.
Who is this for?
If you want warmth without the fuss of real down, the Howgill’s “downlike” insulation is geared towards reliable heat retention even when conditions are damp. Craghoppers rates it at warmth level 3, which points to a higher level of insulation for colder days, without stepping into heavy winter-parka territory. The H2OShield water-repellent treatment helps rain bead on the surface, buying you time before you need a proper shell.
- H2OShield finish: useful for drizzle and splashy conditions, not a substitute for waterproofing.
- Warmth rating 3: better suited to autumn/winter layering than mild spring evenings.
- Hooded, zip-through build: quick to throw on and adjust as temperatures change.
