Rab Ascent Down Jacket Review

The ascent 700 is a versatile mid weight down filled sleeping bag that provides reliable protection over three seasons.

Rab ascent down jacket review.

But since we haven t laid down for a night s rest in the new ascent yet all of the following text refers to the bag we initially tested in 2017. Rab do make box walled jackets but they cost more. It s a jacket that s not completely unlike a down sleeping bag with arms on each side. If you want the ultimate warmth to weight ratio you simply have to pay more than the ascent s relatively modest price and go for a box walled jacket.

Whether you re making an ascent on a snow capped mountain or climbing on a chilly fall day the rab women s ascent down jacket provides lightweight warmth to keep you toasty without weighing you down. The rab microlight alpine jacket is a do it all in all weather down jacket. The women s ascent jacket shares a similar feature set to the neutrino endurance but features 650fp ethically sourced hydrophobic duck down within a stitch through baffle. And it s also completely waterproof as well something you don t.

The women s ascent jacket is a fully featured water resistant down jacket using 650fp european duck down designed for winter mountaineering and cold weather climbing use. Hands on review of the 2017 rab ascent 900. The liner of the bag is now red instead of grey and the price of the bag rose 10 up from 350 to 360 which we think is still a killer deal for a great bag. Designed specifically for regul.

Rab ascent jacket by sleep407 written on december 24 2015 nice jacket true to fit. Ar camping backpacking and general mountain use it is ideal for those buying their first down sleeping bag and is perfect for the likes of cold bivis and scottish winter. Rab are at the forefront of practical technically advanced outdoors gear and in the valiance jacket they ve released one of the most impressive and effective heavy duty winter options on the market right now. Wear it by itself for everyday excursions or layer it under a technical shell in harsh weather either way you ll love the comfy and cozy feel.

The rab ascent a trek travel and mountain walking down jacket.