Great in strong winds, but also offering protection against brief showers, this good-value coat (HK$550, The North Face Store, K11 Hong Kong, Tsim Shai Tsui, tel: 2147 0800) cut for women has a high
neckline, snug hood, and zipped hand pocket (one of which it stuffs into for easy packing).
Helly Hansen Odin Enroute minimalist jacket
Perfect for a hike in light rain, this ultralight shell (HK$1,740, Helly Hansen, Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay, tel: 2320 9009) is breathable as well as being waterproof and windproof. With elastic cuffs that cover hands, the Odin Enroute packs into a chest pocket.
Mammut MTR 201 Micro Jacket
Super-strong and superlight, this micro-layer (HK$1,980, Mammut, 74 Hollywood Rd, tel: 2857 9293) has underarm ventilation, reflective logos for safety in low light, and also packs into its own zipped chest pocket.
Patagonia Houdini
This women’s storm shell (HK$890, Patagonia, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, tel: 2506 0677) is unbeatable for breathability, making it excellent for a hike in wet conditions. The hood stays on in high winds, while the ultra-thin fabric packs neatly into a chest pocket; the resulting palm-sized package can even be hooked onto a belt loop.
Victorinox Clipper V
Slightly more heavy-duty than some, but with pockets for your hands and an unusual interior security pocket, this packable jacket (HK$2,000, Victorinox, Hong Kong International Airport, tel: 2769 1382) has underarm ventilation.
New Balance Lite Portable Jacket
Packing into a zipped chest pocket and with a hood that stows in the collar, this micro-layer (HK$449, New Balance, Times Square, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay, tel: 2506 2202) has elastic cuffs and perforations on the back to let air in.
