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Fantastic, 

I think i am set on the Rab Neo Stretch in either blue or green, probably blue!!

Thanks

I plan on trying a load on but its not that simple as most shops only stock a few of each range. Go outdoors for instance only stocka couple of RAb shells and there are more than that.

So therefore i am trying to get an idea of the 'best' and then find that in my size. I dont know if this is actually possible!

Thanks

Thanks for all the feedback.

I understand that the Rab may not be a 'walkers'shell but i want the helmet compatability as i do go climbing once every few months and i cant afford to get both for seperate activities so i want to "kill two birds with one stone".

I understand that there are other options avabile but from previous experience i dont like HyVent, Q2 technology because of the build of moisture inside and finally after recent research on the comparison of Gore-Tex to Polartec and eVent i am impressed with Polartec and chose this to take forward to find a shell. I understand that this narrows my search but i could spend months comparing different brands and models to find a shell.

Finally what shell would you recommend based on what i have said? Thanks

Hi,

Thanks for that, i like to wear either a base layer or a fleece jumper so i think the Rab may be the way forward but the pocket locations annoys me as i like to put my hands in my pockets!!

I've had a look at Westcomb but i cant find a local stockist as i would like to try before you buy!! any ideas?

Jon, which would you recommend out of the two for walking in the UK, Ben Nevis, Snowdon being the most extreme.

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Hi, i have been researching shell coats for a while now and i am having a new one for my birthday. i have looked at all the technologies and decided i was going for Polartec Neoshell over all the others (eVent, Gor-Tex etc....).

 I have been deliberating over either the Rab Stretch Neo or the Marmot Zion.

 I am a little confused as they both have the Polartec Neoshell but the Marmot is a soft shell and the Rab is a shell!!! I want a shell not a soft shell but as they are the same material i am a little confused.

Also the Rab has fewer (and in the wrong location IMHO) pockets compared to the Marmot which has more pockets which i prefer.

Has anyone got one of these two or had any experience of these???? Thanks