Rab Men's Vapour-Rise Lite Jacket
True multi-use piece. Pertex fabric is light years ahead.
Pros
- Full coverage windproff
- Really does breathe
- Fit
Cons
- Thumb loops a little bulky when rock climbing
The ultimate multi-use layer. Tough enough as a windshell for rock climbing. Warm enough as a shell over a base-layer for approaching ice and alpine routes or slogging up boot tracks for backcountry skiing and riding.
Great road cycling shell. While not a cycling specific piece, it works great for very cold mtb rides or for cold windy road biking. If there was a cycling specific version with jersey pockets I would get it.
Layers great over light to heavy baselayers. Any other layer slips easily over the shell fabric. Add just a little bit of warmth. The one chest pocket holds a snack, cell phone, headlamp, etc with ease.
Source: bought it new
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