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Rab Generator Alpine Jacket

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Rab Generator Alpine Jacket
It's a perfect compromise between weight, bulk, coverage and warmth, and the helmet-compatible hood takes it into lightweight belay jacket territory

Our Review

Reviewed: 10 February 2010 by Jon
What Is It For? The Generator Alpine is, says Rab, a perfect all-rounder that can be used as a mid-layer for backpacking, climbing and mountaineering and thrown on at rest-stops, belays and overnight camps, the insulated, helmet-compatible hood adds versatility as well. Technical Lowdown PrimaLoft is a down-like synthetic insulator with one big ...  Continue reading

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I might just get one of these. I need a lightweight easy jacket for stops and around.

looks good

Posted: 10/02/2010 at 22:06

I reckon this is something for my wishlist, don't need a new belay jacket but......

Posted: 11/02/2010 at 11:05

I bought a Generator Alpine in Feb2010, it kept me warm and dry during those rainy days in Turkey, good jacket light and packable.

Posted: 07/03/2010 at 04:55

I got one of these for Winter walking just before going to Scotland, weekend before current snow/big chill. I wanted a jacket to replace a traditional heavy fleece. It was great and not too warm when worn above the snow line. I also found that the issue with the pockets interfering with rucksack belt was not a problem. Partly because I mainly wore it under a shell with gloves while using 2 poles and beacuse for me the pockets extended below rucksack belt. I used jacket with a Helly prowool base layer and movement ability was great and slight waterproofness of outer proved a bonous in snow/misty conditions. Jacket is very packable and light. I have since used jacket for local walks and about town where the pockets positioned near the hem and waterproof (ish) outer have proved a wise choice along with the internal pocket - great for phone/money. I chose this in preference to a Montane Flux, mainly due to fit, but also prefered pockets, materials and hood on RAB jacket

Posted: 20/12/2010 at 14:32



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