This is the Daddy of winter softshells! The Vapour-Rise system was originally devised by Rab Carrington himself & is exclusive to Rab. Vapour-Rise is a dual layer system that provides windproof, breathable, high wicking & quick drying performance in a single garment for all mountain activities. The Vapour– Rise Guide jacket is the warmest in the VR range & offers amazing levels of insulation, breathability, weather resistance & durability. Lined with high loft fleece over core body area for maximum insulation areas & VR micro fleece over the arms & shoulders to maximise breathability it is protected by durable & weather resistant Pertex Equilibrium fabric & Rab’s own double weave softshell. Pertex Equilibrium on the main body is backed with Polartec high loft grid fleece & the double weave stretch softshell over the shoulders & arms is backed with standard Vapour-Rise mid weight fleece velour. Your body heat acts as a pump working with the high loft 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 (durable water repellent) treatment on the outside repels water. The VR guide features a fully adjustable & wired peak helmet compatible hood & 5 pockets to stash all your essentials. Even though the fabric is incredibly breathable Rab have fitted pit zips for when you are having to work extra hard. All this fabric technology combines to keep you comfortable whatever the weather. Helmet-compatible hood with wired peak & roll-down Velcro tab 2-way YKK front zip with internal storm flap & chin guard 2 x YKK zipped A-line chest pockets 1 x YKK zipped deep Napoleon pocket 2 x YKK zipped internal pockets YKK pit zips Velcro cuffs Hem drawcord Reflective trim Regular fit