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This lightweight, windproof RAB Vital Hoody jacket is ideal for spring and summer mountain adventures. Practical and packable, it can be worn all day or stashed for the moment you reach the windy ridgeline.
Built with RABs own Atmos™ fabric with a fluorocarbon-free DWR finish, the Vital Hoody is windproof and water resistant. At 130g and with a small pack size, it’s super versatile and handy to have stashed in your pack for spring and summer mountain adventures, providing instant wind protection when you need it. Breathable, fast drying and designed with a regular fit, it’s comfy to wear all day long.
The hood has a stiffened peak, rear volume adjustment and elasticated opening to keep it secure in windy conditions. It has a full length YKK® front zip with an internal storm flap to keep out the draught and a roll over chin guard to stop the zip from rubbing. A clever snap closure at the chest allows the zip to act as a deep vent for dumping heat whilst keeping the jacket in place. Dropped shoulder seams allow for a seamless fit with a pack, elasticated cuffs keep the breeze out and two zipped hand pockets will hold gloves or a hat for when their needed.
Ideal for all mountain activities from mountain running and fast hiking, to scrambling along ridgelines or mountain biking.
Windproof 20D Atmos™ woven nylon (48gsm) with fluorocarbon-free DWR
Elasticated hood opening
Stiffened peak
Rear hood volume adjustment
YKK full length front zip
Internal stormflap with rollover chin guard
Snap closure at chest for venting
2 YKK hand pockets
Dropped shoulder seams for comfort
Part elasticated cuffs
One sided hem drawcord adjustment
100% polyamide with polyurethane coating
Size and fit
Regular
Centre back length (size M): 75 cm / 29.5 inch
Bought it to replace my old and worn Icepeak windproof jacket before my Iceland hiking trip.
The hoody is very lightweight and so small that it fits into almost every pocket. That's why I almost always carry it with me. It is nice to throw on when it starts to get chillier in the evening or an unexpected drizzle comes when you are outside.
Waterproof layer works fine for light to medium rain. Windresistance is very good and it makes a perfect combo with a down hoody.
Anonymousverified buyer, 17.11.2023
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Quite a competent jacket, somewhat worse for breathability compared to Patagonia's houdin and collects moisture easily inside the jacket. Worked flawlessly while running.
Anonymousverified buyer, 29.10.2023
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Flexible, windproof and light - what else do you need from a running jacket
Anonymousverified buyer, 27.8.2023
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It's okay, it's supposed to drizzle, but when you're hiking, you get wet from the inside (sweat) just as much as the outside from the rain. I still preferred it to the shell jacket, I saved it as a sure bedding for breaks
Toni H.verified buyer, 4.6.2023
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Very light jacket for jogging and other outdoor activities. Holds the wind and withstood even a small rain shower.
Anonymousverified buyer, 8.5.2023
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A good and light jacket. However, it breathes quite weakly, so it is not suitable for the hardest exercises.
Anonymousverified buyer, 22.9.2022
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Light and handy.
It works well both when going out and for sports.
Keeps the wind, as promised, and some rain.
The integrated storage pocket is handy, as long as it fits.
Timo W.verified buyer, 9.9.2022
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Light, protective.
Anonymousverified buyer, 5.9.2022
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Light windproof jacket. Travels with you when you don't weigh much and packs down small.
Jere A.verified buyer, 19.4.2022
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Good and light jacket for running and cycling. Protects well from the wind. Size L was suitable for a length of 180 cm.