Rab Rab Vapour-rise Trail Jacket

does anybody know if the Rab Vapour-rise Trail jacket would fit under a Rab Pull-on Demand (Smock) of the same size. I really liked the flexibility of a VR but want the added option of lightweight e-vent waterproof for heavy rain. I've read the VR is almost a little baggy where the Demand may be more 'fitted'. Thanks.

Posted: 09/11/2010 at 09:02

Yes, you're kind of right about the fit, but the other variable is your body shape and the closeness of both garments. It might sound like a cop out, but your best bet is simply to pop into a Rab retailer and try the combo for size.

Posted: 09/11/2010 at 10:19

MY VR is baggy. I does fit under my old montane superfly and my old montane dynamo fleece though. Everything soft will squish in clothing wise but you might not look good on the hills. Is the trail VR the hooded one or not. Can't keep up with the whole VR range sinc eI bought the hooded one after reading some TGO reviewer saying it was her ideal softshell, only to be made perfect if they made the hood removable. I then saw they changed it to make the hood removable so I thought I'd get the perfect softshell according to TGO. It is good though.

I'm getting the super dru from RaB. Prefer the better hood. Unless I'm tempted into made to order analogy from Cioch. My last made to measure turned out a mistake.

Posted: 09/11/2010 at 11:27

If it helps, I've got a VR Trail Jacket and a Momentum jacket, both size M.  I am fairly certain that the Momentum has exactly the same fit and dimensions as the Demand.

The VR fits me perfectly and layers quite comfortably under the Momentum.  (Caveat - the VR jacket is this year's model and not at all baggy on me, even though it's an M and I'm only a 38" chest).

Posted: 09/11/2010 at 11:50