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Rab Stretch Neo

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Rab Stretch Neo
Breathability feels as high or higher than anything else out there and it's combined with well-developed features, a decent cut, reasonable weight and all-round mountain jacket capabilities.

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Reviewed: 16 September 2011 by Jon
Rab's new for winter 2011 Stretch Neo Jacket is one of the few garments available in the UK made from Polartec's new NeoShell fabric, which is claimed to be more breathable than anything else out there in the glamorous world of technical waterproof fabrics. It's a full-on mountain jacket with helmet-compatible ...  Continue reading

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The one thing missing is an internal phone/MP3 player pocket. 

Posted: 06/10/2011 at 13:41

On a self confessed mountaineering jacket? Ummmm, no

If all you're doing is everyday stuff this is serious overkill.

Posted: 06/10/2011 at 23:11

You need to be listening to raging techno to psych you up for that Grade X move near the top, and when you're there call up your pal to say "I'm on the crux!"

Posted: 07/10/2011 at 08:54

Electronic items inside 'breathable' waterproof clothing are likely to get filled with condensed sweat...  Electronic items in external pockets in 'breathable' 'waterproof' pockets are also likely to get filled with condensed sweat.

Posted: 07/10/2011 at 14:00



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Very breathable, tough feeling, functional mountain cut, big pockets, decent hood and a very nice feel from the stretch fabric and decently light too, though not ultra-lightweight.
 
Lower hydrostatic head than some fabrics may worry some, though not necessarily with any real validity.
  • Price: £250.00
  • Year: from 2011
  • Weight: 480g
  • Website: www.rab.uk.com

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