Rab Men S Spark Jacket Review

Pertex shield is an exceptional fabric it achieves high ratings and yet is so lightweight.

Rab men s spark jacket review.

From hiking biking and mountain running to hill walking kayaking and trekking the spark jacket is the do it all shell for outdoor enthusiasts who never miss an opportunity. The best waterproof mtb jackets. Built from 40d pertex shield 2 5l stretch fabric the spark jacket is a lightwe. Features of the rab men s spark jacket pertex shield 2 5l fabric with stretch helmet compatible hood wired peak kitty clip roll down closure ykk aquaguard front zip internal storm flap rain drain napoleon mesh lined ykk aquaguard zipped chest pockets left side doubles as integrated stuff sack velcro cuffs hem drawcord regular fit.

It has the cut of a true mountaineering jacket and if you only do light alpine climbing this jacket would be ideal. Rab intends the spark to be the go to waterproof for high intensity activities in harsh wet environments. The version used by rab in the spark jacket also has stretch properties which make this jacket more comfortable to move around in. What makes this jacket so good is the low weight and stretch properties its ideal therefore for a range of activities from mountain marathons to day treks to mountain.

It weighs 310g is helmet compatible and offers a stretch fabric design that promises great comfort along the way. Rab has always been a master of combining light weight with maximum weatherproofing in its jackets so we were expecting a lot of the spark.