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.

Rab vapour rise lite alpine jacket review.

I came across the rab vapour rise lite alpine jacket and thought it seemed worth a try. 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. 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.

One of john s favourite items of equipment at the moment and. This softshell feels very cozy thanks to its drop liner but still manages to remain very light. The rab vapour rise lite alpine jacket is a hybrid soft shell hard shell jacket that s warm pretty wind proof and still breaths. In this review go outdoors founder john graham reviews the rab vapour rise lite alpine jacket.

Hands on review of the 2015 vapour rise lite alpine jacket. 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.