Rab Downpour Packable Mens Jacket Review

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Rab downpour packable mens jacket review.

Made with pertex shield 2 5 layer fabric with dry touch this jacket comes with all the essential features for comfort and practicality including pit zips adjustable hood and cuffs as well as zippered pockets with storm flaps. The issue is that i ve always needed a different jacket for each activity. The men s downpour jacket is a lightweight waterproof outer layer ideal for general everyday use. A rain jacket s most important job is to keep its wearer dry whether hiking backpacking ski touring alpine climbing or out walking the dog on a rainy day this is the equipment s primary purpose.

Made with pertex shield 2 5 layer fabric with dry touch this jacket comes with all the essential features for comfort and practicality including pit zips adjustable hood and cuffs as well as zippered pockets with storm flaps. My light rain jacket keeps me dry but not warm. I ve become the imelda marcos of outerwear. My summit jacket keeps me warm but not dry.

For keeping handy in your daysack when out hiking to wearing day to day for regular outdoor tasks the rab downpour jacket is more than adequate. The men s downpour jacket is a lightweight waterproof outer layer ideal for general everyday use. You can have all the best features in the world but if your rain jacket doesn t do an adequate job of keeping you dry not much else matters. The men s downpour jacket is a lightweight waterproof outer layer ideal for general everyday use.