Rab Carrington (as in the Rab in Rab!) originally devised the Vapour-Rise concept by combining the technology of high wicking micro fleece & Pertex Equilibrium fabrics to produce a single garment with a 2 layer construction that offers superb weather protection & immense breathability. This lightweight vest takes that original idea & makes it lighter! The VR Vest is incredibly versatile & offers year round protection for mountain activities by balancing warmth, windproofing & breathability; what more could you need? The 2 layer Vapour-Rise technology uses your body heat acts as a pump working with the micro fleece brushed lining to push moisture away from your skin & move it to the face fabric. Pertex Equilibrium face fabric has larger filaments on the inside & smaller filaments on the outside. The laws of capillary action dictate that moisture will move from large filaments to smaller ones, pulling your sweat away from the lining & spreading it out over the large outer surface area.  This evaporative heat loss & moisture wicking create a temperature equilibrium to keep you comfortable & dry in all conditions.  Finally a robust DWR treatment on the outside repels water. This super lightweight & high performance vest is incredibly versatile & provides outstanding weather protection & high levels of breathability. The acclaimed Vapour Rise Lite system performs brilliantly resulting in a sportier, feather weight, high wicking vest that provides lightweight core warmth. Rab have added their own Matrix SWS stretch softshell panels under the arms to provide comfort & unrestricted movement. Use this vest as a light mid layering piece to provide essential body core insulation, or as an outer layer to protect from wind & rain with completely unrestricted movement.  We recommend using the  Rab  Aeon  Tee under  Vapour  Rise garments as its silky smooth fabric glides smoothly against the VRs wicking liner & maximises the wicking properties. Pertex 20D Equilibrium fabric Wicking micro fleece drop liner Matrix SWS softshell stretch underarm panels YKK front zip with internal storm flap & chin guard Lycra bound collar YKK zipped A line pockets Lycra bound arm holes Lycra bound hem Slim fit ...

The Vector takes over from the venerable Treklite pant as Rabs general purpose trekking & mountain walking pant. They are made with the superb DWS (Double Weave Stretch) softshell fabric which uses tightly woven Nylon & Polyester fibres to repel wind & rain whilst maintaining superb breathability. Larger fibres on the inside of the pants actively wick moisture away from your skin to the smaller, tightly woven fibres on the outside where it evaporates. These external densely woven fibres reduce wind & water penetration making these versatile pants remarkably weather resistant & very quick drying. The 8% Spandex content gives the Vector Pants some stretch to allow for unrestricted movement & comfort. A really nice feature is the Tricot (brushed) lining to the waistband that feels great against the skin & helps to wick moisture.   Plenty of zipped pockets finish off these versatile & hard wearing mountain pants. Mid-weight DWS fabric YKK zipped fly Snap waistband closure Tricot lined waistband Removable integral waist belt 2 x YKK zipped hand pockets 1 x YKK zipped thigh pocket 1 YKK zipped rear pocket Articulated knees Regular fit ...

The brand new Ventus jacket follows on from the hugely successful Ventus Pullon adding a full length zip & a fixed under helmet hood. This incredibly versatile super lightweight softshell jacket is made with Rabs fantastic SWS (Single Weave Stretch) softshell fabric. This lightweight softshell fabric will keep out wind, light rain & nasty UV rays making it perfect for aerobic mountain activities. It works best when worn over a good base layer when you are working very hard & just need a thin layer to keep off the elements. Alternatively you can throw it over a mid layer when you need a lightweight, comfortable & exceptionally breathable windproof layer. The fabric is treated with Polygiene,  a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent that lasts for the life of the garment. Polygiene is completely safe next to the skin & is environmentally friendly. If you can bear to take the Ventus off it can be stashed in its own pocket. The minimalist design is finished off with a half drawcord hem, Lycra bound hood & cuffs with thumb loops to protect the vulnerable wrist area. Lightweight Matrix SWS fabric Polygiene STAY FRESH treated to control odour YKK front zip with internal storm flap & chin guard YKK zipped hand pockets Flatlock low bulk stretch seams Lycra bound cuffs with thumb loops Lycra bound hood Half drawcord hem Slim fit ...

The brand new Ventus jacket follows on from the hugely successful Ventus Pullon adding a full length zip & a fixed under helmet hood. This incredibly versatile super lightweight softshell jacket is made with Rabs fantastic SWS (Single Weave Stretch) softshell fabric. This lightweight softshell fabric will keep out wind, light rain & nasty UV rays making it perfect for aerobic mountain activities. It works best when worn over a good base layer when you are working very hard & just need a thin layer to keep off the elements. Alternatively you can throw it over a mid layer when you need a lightweight, comfortable & exceptionally breathable windproof layer. The fabric is treated with Polygiene,  a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent that lasts for the life of the garment. Polygiene is completely safe next to the skin & is environmentally friendly. If you can bear to take the Ventus off it can be stashed in its own pocket. The minimalist design is finished off with a half drawcord hem, Lycra bound hood & cuffs with thumb loops to protect the vulnerable wrist area. Lightweight Matrix SWS fabric Polygiene STAY FRESH treated to control odour YKK front zip with internal storm flap & chin guard YKK zipped hand pockets Flatlock low bulk stretch seams Lycra bound cuffs with thumb loops Lycra bound hood Half drawcord hem Slim fit ...

The brand new Ventus jacket follows on from the hugely successful Ventus Pullon adding a full length zip & a fixed under helmet hood. This incredibly versatile super lightweight softshell jacket is made with Rabs fantastic SWS (Single Weave Stretch) softshell fabric. This lightweight softshell fabric will keep out wind, light rain & nasty UV rays making it perfect for aerobic mountain activities. It works best when worn over a good base layer when you are working very hard & just need a thin layer to keep off the elements. Alternatively you can throw it over a mid layer when you need a lightweight, comfortable & exceptionally breathable windproof layer. The fabric is treated with Polygiene,  a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent that lasts for the life of the garment. Polygiene is completely safe next to the skin & is environmentally friendly. If you can bear to take the Ventus off it can be stashed in its own pocket. The minimalist design is finished off with a half drawcord hem, Lycra bound hood & cuffs with thumb loops to protect the vulnerable wrist area. Lightweight Matrix SWS fabric Polygiene STAY FRESH treated to control odour YKK front zip with internal storm flap & chin guard YKK zipped hand pockets Flatlock low bulk stretch seams Lycra bound cuffs with thumb loops Lycra bound hood Half drawcord hem Slim fit ...

The new Ventus is the hood-less version of the incredibly popular Boreas made with Rabs fantastic SWS (Single Weave Stretch) softshell fabric. This lightweight softshell fabric will keep out wind, light rain & nasty UV rays making it perfect for aerobic mountain activities. It works best when worn over a good base layer when you are working very hard & just need a thin layer to keep off the elements. Alternatively you can throw it over a mid layer when you need a lightweight, comfortable windproof. The fabric is treated with Polygiene,  a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent that lasts for the life of the garment. Polygiene is completely safe next to the skin & is environmentally friendly. If you can bear to take the Ventus off it can be stashed in its own chest pocket. The minimalist design is finished off with Lycra bound hem & cuffs with thumb loops to protect the vulnerable wrist area. Lightweight SWS fabric Polygiene treated to control odour Deep venting YKK chest zip YKK zipped chest pocket that doubles as a stuff pocket Flatlock low bulk seams Lycra bound cuffs with thumb loops Lycra bound hem Slim fit ...

The new Ventus is the hood-less version of the incredibly popular Boreas made with Rabs fantastic SWS (Single Weave Stretch) softshell fabric. This lightweight softshell fabric will keep out wind, light rain & nasty UV rays making it perfect for aerobic mountain activities. It works best when worn over a good base layer when you are working very hard & just need a thin layer to keep off the elements. Alternatively you can throw it over a mid layer when you need a lightweight, comfortable windproof. The fabric is treated with Polygiene,  a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent that lasts for the life of the garment. Polygiene is completely safe next to the skin & is environmentally friendly. If you can bear to take the Ventus off it can be stashed in its own chest pocket. The minimalist design is finished off with Lycra bound hem & cuffs with thumb loops to protect the vulnerable wrist area. Lightweight SWS fabric Polygiene treated to control odour Deep venting YKK chest zip YKK zipped chest pocket that doubles as a stuff pocket Flatlock low bulk seams Lycra bound cuffs with thumb loops Lycra bound hem Slim fit ...

The Ventus is a super lightweight pullon softshell made with Rabs fantastic Matrix SWS (Single Weave Stretch) softshell fabric. This lightweight softshell fabric will keep out wind, light rain & nasty UV rays making it perfect for aerobic mountain activities. It works best when worn over a good base layer when you are working very hard & just need a thin layer to keep off the elements. Alternatively you can throw it over a mid layer when you need a lightweight, comfortable windproof. The fabric is treated with Polygiene,  a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent that lasts for the life of the garment. Polygiene is completely safe next to the skin & is environmentally friendly. If you can bear to take the Ventus off it can be stashed in its own chest pocket. The minimalist design is finished off with Lycra bound hem & cuffs with thumb loops to protect the vulnerable wrist area. Lightweight Matrix SWS fabric Polygiene treated to control odour Deep venting YKK chest zip YKK zipped chest pocket that doubles as a stuff pocket Flatlock low bulk seams Lycra bound cuffs with thumb loops Lycra bound hem Slim fit ...

The Ventus is a super lightweight pullon softshell made with Rabs fantastic Matrix SWS (Single Weave Stretch) softshell fabric. This lightweight softshell fabric will keep out wind, light rain & nasty UV rays making it perfect for aerobic mountain activities. It works best when worn over a good base layer when you are working very hard & just need a thin layer to keep off the elements. Alternatively you can throw it over a mid layer when you need a lightweight, comfortable windproof. The fabric is treated with Polygiene,  a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent that lasts for the life of the garment. Polygiene is completely safe next to the skin & is environmentally friendly. If you can bear to take the Ventus off it can be stashed in its own chest pocket. The minimalist design is finished off with Lycra bound hem & cuffs with thumb loops to protect the vulnerable wrist area. Lightweight Matrix SWS fabric Polygiene treated to control odour Deep venting YKK chest zip YKK zipped chest pocket that doubles as a stuff pocket Flatlock low bulk seams Lycra bound cuffs with thumb loops Lycra bound hem Slim fit ...

A winter weight softshell pant that really does work, they are highly water & wind resistant, amazingly breathable & tough as old boots.   These brilliant pants were made to just get on with the job without any fuss or marketing flannel. Using Rab’s fantastic dual fabric Vapour rise construction, these pants offer amazing levels of breathability, weather resistance & durability.   Your body heat acts as a pump working with the wicking micro fleece lining to push moisture away from your skin & move it to the face fabric. Pertex Equilibrium face fabric has larger filaments on the inside & smaller filaments on the outside. The laws of capillary action dictate that moisture will move from large filaments to smaller ones, pulling your sweat away from the lining & spreading it out over the large outer surface area.   This evaporative heat loss & moisture wicking create a temperature equilibrium to keep you comfortable & dry in all conditions.   Finally a robust DWR treatment on the outside repels water The Vapour Rise Guide Pants have winterised the standard VR fabric with the addition of standard weight VR fleece lining & heavy duty double weave softshell face fabrics.   Fully featured with 2 hand warmer pockets, half leg zips, zipped leg vents & a part elasticated & belted waistband with brace loops these gnarly pants are ready for action.  This combination of fabrics & features creates a pant that balances weather protection, warmth & maximum breathability.   An ideal piece of outdoor gear for mountaineers, winter walkers & climbers. Weight: 600g

Features: Pertex Equilibrium DWR outer fabric Double weave softshell with high water repellence in key areas for durability & comfort Standard VR fleece liner 2 YKK zipped 1/2 leg zips 2 YKK venting leg zips 2 YKK zipped handwarmer pockets 1 YKK zipped thigh pocket Part elasticated waistband with belt loops Zip fly Articulated knees Brace attachment point Hem drawcord adjustment Eyelets for threading under-boot cord Reflective trim

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