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Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Synthetic Jacket

Posted by Mark Richardson on Dec 06, 2023

There are basically three types of synthetic insulation used in outdoor jackets: 1. Sheet Insulation – Fibres are woven into a ‘mat’ structure and this is used to fill the jacket, this is the ‘traditional’ way of doing this and provides excellent warmth to weight and is pretty durable. 2. Loose Fill Insulation – This is where synthetic fibres are ‘loose’, like dow …
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Rab Generator Alpine Jacket Review - Good Consistency in Performance

Posted by Trek Scotland on Apr 05, 2022

Rab’s latest range of winter jackets look to be creating a lot of interest, with the Generator Alpine showing early signs that this could be a cold weather jacket specifically with British winter conditions in mind. “Built for exposed climbs and formidable winter weather, the new Generator Alpine …
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Trek Scotland Review - Montane Icarus Stretch

Posted by Trek Scotland on Sep 11, 2017

On first appearance the Icarus Stretch has the look of a regular micro insulated hooded jacket with a stylish build up of diagonal panels. However, it didn’t take long to see the key addition of stretch panels along the jacket sides and under the arms, giving this jacket an extra dimension. This allowed us to trial it across a range of mountaineering disciplines including high mountain walking, cr …
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Primaloft Silver Performance Yarn Merino Wool Blend

May 17, 2017

Primaloft Silver Performance Yarn Merino Wool Blend Quick Drying: Features an accelerated dry rate for comfort on the go, and a shorter dry time out of the laundryMoisture Management: Effectively moves moisture away from your body and dries fasterLightweight: All the warmth you need with maximum freedom of movementSoftness: Enjoy superior softness that feels great on your body and contributes to …
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Primaloft Gold Active Insulation

Aug 22, 2016

Primaloft Gold Active Insulation Breathable: Encourages the passage of air and moisture to keep you from feeling cold and clammy4-Way Stretch: Engineered with 4-way stretch with complete recovery for uncompromised freedom of movementPackable: Packs down easily for stashing in small places and layeringAll the warmth you need with very little weightSoftness: Enjoy superior softness that feels great …
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Primaloft Gold Insulation

Jul 25, 2016

Primaloft Gold Insulation Breathable: Encourages the passage of air and moisture to keep you from feeling cold and clammyPackable: Packs down easily for stashing in small places and layeringAll the warmth you need with very little weightSoftness: Enjoy superior softness that feels great on your body and contributes to a flattering fitWarmth without Bulk: A high warmth to weight ratio means you do …
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Primaloft Gold Insulation Down Blend

Jul 11, 2016

Primaloft Gold Insulation Down Blend Breathable: Encourages the passage of air and moisture to keep you from feeling cold and clammyPackable: Packs down easily for stashing in small places and layeringLightweight: All the warmth you need with little weightSoftness: Enjoy superior softness that feels great on your body and contributes to a flattering fitWarm: Mimics the warmth of downWater Resista …
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Technology Page - Primaloft Silver Insulation

Jul 11, 2016

Primaloft Silver Insulation Breathable: Encourages the passage of air and moisture to keep you from feeling cold and clammyPackable: Packs down easily for stashing in small places and layeringLightweight: All the warmth you need with little weightSoftness: Enjoy superior softness that feels great on your body and contributes to a flattering fitWarmth without Bulk: A high warmth to weight ratio me …
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Primaloft Silver Insulation Eco

Jun 14, 2016

Primaloft Silver Insulation Eco Breathable: Encourages the passage of air and moisture to keep you from feeling cold and clammyPackable: Packs down easily for stashing in small places and layeringRecycled Content: Made from at least 60% post consumer recycled contentSoftness: Enjoy superior softness that feels great on your body and contributes to a flattering fitWarmth without Bulk: A high warmt …
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