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.
Rab vapour rise lite alpine jacket review.
The rab vapour rise lite alpine jacket is a solid performer and was one of our favorite jackets for high output activities like running.
In this review go outdoors founder john graham reviews the rab 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.
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.
This softshell feels very cozy thanks to its drop liner but still manages to remain very light.
It s a lot lighter than most softshells.
One of john s favourite items of equipment at the moment and.
The rab vapour rise lite alpine jacket is a hybrid soft shell hard shell jacket that s warm pretty wind proof and still breaths.
Hands on review of the 2015 vapour rise lite alpine jacket.
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.