Rab Xenair Alpine Insulated Jacket

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Warm, adaptable and protective, this hooded insulated jacket is built for varied mountain conditions. With intelligent Insulation Type and controlled air permeable fabric, it excels in start stop activities, negating the need to change layers.

Rab says: 

Warm, breathable, and adaptable synthetic insulated hoody, built for high energy ascents in cold and varied conditions. Body mapped, dual weight insulation and breathable fabrics allow you to push for the summit and keep warm at the top.

Our Verdict

Rab’s Xenair Alpine Insulated Jacket is Rab’s attempt at making a do it all mid layer for cold environments that eliminates the need to constantly remove or add layers.

The new dual density insulation keeps you warm when you stop for a break or stop for a bite to eat, but then starts to breathe once you start moving again – this jacket is best used in cold environments during high output activities such as ski touring or winter climbing.

The hood has an elasticated closure that works well with a  helmet and has an adjustable toggle at the back to cinch in the hood when not wearing a helmet.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Helmet compatible hood with stiffened peak, semi-elasticated face opening and a single rear hood adjustment
• 2 way YKK® VISLON® front zip with insulated zip baffle and chin guard
• 2 YKK® concealed zipped hand pockets
• 2 YKK® concealed zip chest pockets
• Elasticated gusset at the cuff for optimum fit and hook and loop closure for use with gloves
• Articulated sleeves for mobility
• Dual sided mitt friendly rear hem adjustment

Specifications

• Small weighs: 507g
• Medium weighs: 522g
• Large weighs: 541g
• XLarge weighs: 569g
• Fit: Regular
• Centre back length (Size M): 82.5cm / 32.4inch

Material & Construction

• Fabric Composition Outer: 100% Polyamide with acrylic coating, Lining 100% Polyamide (Recycled Fibres) Filling 100% Polyester
• 20D Pertex® Quantum Air with fluorocarbon-free DWR (47gsm [2cfm])
• 20D Recycled Nylon (41gsm [10cfm])
• 133gsm PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Active+ (55% Recycled Content) through front,back sides, outer arms and hood
• 100gsm PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Active+ (55% Recycled Content) through centre spine, sides and under arms

Help & advice:

• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Synthetic Jacket
• Rab PrimaLoft Technology Explained
• About Rab
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Synthetic Jacket
• What is PERTEX Quantum Air?
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• Rab Xenair Range
• Synthetic Insulation Explained