Rab Vapour-Rise Guide Jacket
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Bob Ellis
Reviewed: 04 April 2012
Excellent winter mountaineering kit
Hood is excellent, covers over nose which came in handy in white out conditions. Feels very supple and light on and is silent compared to many pertex shelled jackets. Worn over a thin merino base layer can withstand some pretty extreme UK winter conditions, although recomend a mid layer for truly terrible weather. Worn over a rab vapour rise stretch top and was comfortable in gale force winter conditions in the Cairngorms.
Collar does have the habit of flopping around when the jacket isn't zipped up. This looks a bit technical, less cool down the pub, but is a small price to pay for such a comfortable and functional jacket. The zoned insulation mean the back is less well insulated, noticably so if you are not wearing a rucksack.
Typically functional rab jacket; excellent fit, materials, breathability and cost. Ideal for British winter mountaineering and climbing. Probably equally adept in the alps although yet to test.
Bob Ellis would recommend this product
Bob Ellis
Reviewed: 04 April 2012
Excellent winter mountaineering kit
Hood is excellent, covers over nose which came in handy in white out conditions. Feels very supple and light on and is silent compared to many pertex shelled jackets. Worn over a thin merino base layer can withstand some pretty extreme UK winter conditions, although recomend a mid layer for truly terrible weather. Worn over a rab vapour rise stretch top and was comfortable in gale force winter conditions in the Cairngorms.
Collar does have the habit of flopping around when the jacket isn't zipped up. This looks a bit technical, less cool down the pub, but is a small price to pay for such a comfortable and functional jacket. The zoned insulation mean the back is less well insulated, noticably so if you are not wearing a rucksack.
Typically functional rab jacket; excellent fit, materials, breathability and cost. Ideal for British winter mountaineering and climbing. Probably equally adept in the alps although yet to test.
Bob Ellis would recommend this product
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