Rab Chandail à capuchon Vital - Homme

Typical high end RAB quality in an incredible packable, lightweight stuff sack for emergency situations against the elements backpacking/camping or even day to day during warmer days/evenings. Has a nice slim fit and feels great! Highly recommend!!!

Je l’ai offert à mon chum et il l’adore. Il est confortable et sa coupe est parfaite. Tissu de bonne qualité et le capuchon est un plus. Mon chum le porte régulièrement et il en est satisfait.

Excellent for running. Light and effectively blocks the wind. Purchase large do can easily wear a warmer layer to run in cooler fall and early winter temperatures. Packs super small which is an added bonus ! Would recommend.

Good Wind Shell with Hand Pockets

Recu un L UK et non L US... décu :(

So far I really like this jacket. Packs down very small so it’s easy to throw in my pack even if I’m not sure I’ll need it. Seems to cut the wind well but haven’t tried it yet in any rain. lightweight but not as ultralight as other jackets. I’m 6’1”, 180lbs and the medium fits perfectly.

This is a good over layers jacket, for riding a bike. Cuts wind well. Little tight in the arms.

I bought this as a light, packable shell for when I need something with a bit of wind and rain protection in a pinch. It fits nicely over my heavier gear (e.g., Arcteryx Proton, Rab Altus). The build quality is what you'd expected from Rab (high). The elastics are a nice touch.

Overall, because of the size and the fabrics, the shell has ...Lire la suiteRead more about I bought this as a light, packable

an airy feeling to it, although when it comes to actual coverage, it's a bit more robust than some other pieces in its class. I've also owned the Patagonia Houdini (among other ultralights), and I find the fabrics, sizing, the airy feeling+robust coverage, the brimmed hood (nice for rain), and the side pockets all to be nice value-adds for the Vital. It also tends to be less expensive than other high-end pieces in its class.

The colour and style are like the Altitude Sports photo: a nice dark grey with complementary yellow trims, both of which add depth and punch to anything black (95% of the rest of my gear) that you may wear underneath.

There are a lot of terrible photos of the Vital floating around that make it look like a concrete garbage sack. Altitude Sports' photo is more accurate. Rab design may be more function-driven, but it's never ugly, and, if anything, this piece is more toward the elegant side of their gear.

In terms of fit, I'm 5' 9", about 145lbs with a slender build and a small spare tire. Although Rab's sizing varies, this isn't one of their trim / athletic build pieces. I find it runs a little large, which suited my purposes. I wear an XS in Patagonia regular cut, a S in Arcteryx trim, and a XS in Burton for context.

For those that want something that fits more closely over a t-shirt the way the Houdini tends to, then a S may be a bit too large. For those with the same build looking for a little added protection in variable conditions that they can throw over a couple of layers, this piece is more than capable.

If you're between sizes, you can always get a membership and exchange it (with a nice discount thrown in -- I knocked another $10 or so off my Vital because it was a double membership discount sale). Lire moinsRead less about I bought this as a light, packable

Très compacte pour le sac à dos. Son tissu coupe vent et imperméable est parfait pour une pluie d'été.

Another big win for RAB… By far the best value wind jacket in the market.Trim fitting without being too tight and the wired hood is perfect. Looking to get more colours as this one is a keeper.