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Rab says:
Light, packable active insulation with fleece side panels for extra breathability and mobility. Highly adaptable whether worn as a warm layer or technical outer, it responds to your output to keep you comfortable on tough ascents in mixed conditions.
Our Verdict
We're working out what we think about Rab's Xenair Alpine Flex Insulated Jacket, we'll add our comments here in due course.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Body mapped insulation with zoned areas of uninsulated panels to aid thermoregulation
- Lightweight YKK® VISLON® centre front zip with chin guard
- Precurved and articulated sleeves for improved fit and movement
- 2 YKK® zipped hand pockets, one of which doubles as an integrated stuff sack with harness attachment loop
- Lightweight single sided rear hem adjustment with anti snag tether
Specifications
- Small weighs: 304g
- Medium weighs: 316g
- Large weighs: 341g
- XLarge weighs: 349g
- Fit:Slim
- Centre back length(SizeM):72.5cm/28.5inch
Material & Construction
- 20D Pertex® Quantum Air with fluorocarbon-free DWR (47gsm [2cfm])
- Thermic™ stretch fleece (215gsm) side panels
- 20D recycled nylon (40gsm [10cfm])
- 40gsm PrimaLoft® Gold Active+ insulation (55% recycled content) throughout
- Thermic™ stretch fleece (215gsm) side panels
- Outer: 100% Polyamide with Acrylic coating, Panels: 94% Polyester, 6% Elastane, Lining: 100% Polyamide (Recycled), Insulation 55% Polyester (Recycled), 45% Polyester