The rab vapour rise lite alpine jacket is a solid performer and was one of our favorite jackets for high output activities like running.
Rab vapor rise lite alpine jacket.
As the middle of our three new vapour rise layers the vr alpine light jacket strikes the perfect balance between insulation breathability and protection.
In my testing the water repellant capabilities were way better than your typical soft shell thanks to pertex equilibrium fabric and the dwr durable water repellent which helps make the pertex equilibrium.
Revised for spring summer 16 previously known as the vapour rise lite alpine jacket the vapour rise alpine jacket now comes with a number of new features which make this light weight highly breathable softshell jacket a go to piece for summer climbing and sport use.
This softshell feels very cozy thanks to its drop liner but still manages to remain very light.
Developed exclusively by rab and pertex vapour rise creates breathable high wicking and quick drying performance clothing.
The vapour rise alpine jacket now comes with a number of new features which make this light weight highly breathable softshell jacket a go to piece for summer climbing and sport use.
It s a lot lighter than most softshells.
It s a little lighter than my montane dyno at around 360g compared to the dyno s 400g which i assume from rab will be for the size large.
It uses a shell made from lightweight pertex quantum air alongside a combination of vr wicking and vr airflow polyester linings to transport excess moisture away from the body.
Developed exclusively by rab and pertex vapour rise creates breathable high wicking and quick drying performance clothing.
And it does this job well it s the sort of jacket that lives not in some hidden away closet full of discarded hobbies but right on the peg closest to the door.
The rab vapour rise lite alpine jacket is a hybrid soft shell hard shell jacket that s warm pretty wind proof and still breaths.
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Rab s vapour rise is a softshell jacket built to be a bit of a generalist suitable for a variety of outdoor sports and activities.
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That said it doesn t feel quite as durable as many of the other jackets we tested.
