Rab Vapour Rise Summit Jacket

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The warmest piece in VR Summit Jacket is perfect for winter-based activities from skiing to ice climbing and winter mountaineering. A plush and comfortable internal lining adds warmth, and combined with the wind-resistant and breathable Pertex, this is a perfect layer for working hard in cold conditions.

Rab says: 

The warmest Vapour-Rise™ softshell built for high mountain pursuits in cold conditions. This protective, wind resistant and highly breathable jacket manages moisture efficiently while keeping you warm, built with a helmet compatible hood.

Our Verdict

Rab’s VR Summit is by far the thickest and warmest jacket in the VR range, though still low profile enough to be incorporated into a layering system. Versatile enough to be used as a mid-layer in winter or as an outer layer in cool or windy conditions. The VR Summit utilises a plush and warm fleece-like lining around the body’s core and less insulated VR lining along the arms. No matter how hard you’re going, this jacket will perform brilliantly to keep you comfortable.

The Pertex Quantum Air fabric used on the outer provides exceptional breathability without sacrificing protection from the wind and rain, with the addition of a good DWR coating. The VR Summit uses Velcro tabs to create an adjustable hood, cuffs and hem, making this much more of an outer layer rather than mid. Two good-sized hand warmer pockets also set this apart from the other VR jackets in the series.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

In-depth Reviews:

• Rab Vapour Rise Summit Jacket Review – ”A very comfortable insulation piece ideally suited to hiking in cool windy conditions at altitude”
• Rab Vapour Rise Summit Jacket Review – ”The lighter fabric still offers a high level of wind resistance and the breathability was excellent”

Features

• 20D Pertex® Quantum Air with fluorocarbon-free DWR (47gsm [2cfm])
• VR Warm lining (83gsm)
• Wind resistant and highly breathable Pertex® Quantum Air is lined with lofted, warm yet wicking mesh
• Brushed fast-wicking VR Warm lining for enhanced comfort and warmth
• Helmet compatible hood with drawcord adjustment and stiffened peak
• 2 YKK® pack and harness compatible zipped hand pockets
• Single front YKK®zipped napoleon chest pocket
• Lightweight 2-way YKK® VISLON® centre front zip with fleece lined chin guard
• Hook and loop adjustment around cuffs for better fit
• Dual sided rear hem adjustment with single handed adjustment

Specifications

• Small weighs: 322g
• Medium weighs: 334g
• Large weighs: 356g
• XLarge weighs: 372g
• Fit: Regular
• Centre back length (Size M): 73.5cm / 28.9inch

Material & Construction

• Fabric Composition Outer: 100% Polyamide with acrylic coating, Lining : 100% Polyester

Help & advice:

• About Rab
• Choosing a Softshell Jacket
• Rabs Vapour-rise technology explained
• Rab Sustainability and Responsibility