The pertex shield fabric was a good start soft waterproof and very breathable with a touch of stretch built in.
Rab men s spark jacket review.
It weighs 310g is helmet compatible and offers a stretch fabric design that promises great comfort along the way.
Rab intends the spark to be the go to waterproof for high intensity activities in harsh wet environments.
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You can pick up this shell for just 150 at moosejaw that s a steal.
Built from 40d pertex shield 2 5l stretch fabric the spark jacket is a lightwe.
The version used by rab in the spark jacket also has stretch properties which make this jacket more comfortable to move around in.
Rab has always been a master of combining light weight with maximum weatherproofing in its jackets so we were expecting a lot of the spark.
For people like me who are more likely to find themselves bouldering top roping backpacking or cycling this jacket.
Features of the rab men s spark jacket pertex shield 2 5l fabric with stretch helmet compatible hood wired peak kitty clip roll down closure ykk aquaguard front zip internal storm flap rain drain napoleon mesh lined ykk aquaguard zipped chest pockets left side doubles as integrated stuff sack velcro cuffs hem drawcord regular fit.
It has the cut of a true mountaineering jacket and if you only do light alpine climbing this jacket would be ideal.