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A versatile synthetic vest powered by recycled PrimaLoft Silver HL insulation and a micro baffle stitch through construction provides great warmth and versatility in the mountains.
Rab says
Filled with 100% recycled synthetic insulation, our Cirrus Vest provides core warmth while retaining excellent breathability and ease of movement.
The Cirrus Vest is a quick-drying insulated gilet for instant warmth during winter walks and cold days at the crag. Designed as a mountain all-rounder, it features a tightly woven, 100% recycled, 30D Pertex® Quantum shell with a DWR coating for excellent resistance to wind and weather. It is filled with 100% recycled synthetic PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation Luxe™ with zoned micro-baffle stitch-through construction. Developed to provide the feel and warmth of down using 100% recycled, ultra-fine synthetic fibres, this insulation is water-repellent, compressible, and highly efficient. The Cirrus Vest features elasticated armholes and an adjustable hem for an active fit, as well as harness-friendly handwarmer pockets, with a built-in stuff sack for rapid layering in changeable weather.
Lightweight and packable, the quick-drying Cirrus Vest is a multi-purpose gilet for easy-grab, low-maintenance insulation, whatever your day in the mountains brings.
Our Verdict
Rab's Cirrus Insulated Vest is impressively versatile. It still acts to mimics the look and performance of down while maintaining warmth, even when wet. This makes it ideal for outdoor use in the damp, changeable conditions regularly encountered in the UK. This new HL material is warmer than the original and should be more durable, even with heavy use.
This vest is ideal for wearing as an outer in mild conditions or for layering up in colder times. Recycled 30D Pertex Quantum for the outer looks and feels great and performs really well too. The stitch-through baffle construction ensures that the moisture-repelling insulation doesn't spread or bunch, preventing cold spots from forming. In terms of features, it has lycra bound elasticated armholes and hem drawcord, 1 zipped internal security pocket for handy essentials and 2 large zipped hand warmer pockets.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Pertex Quantum ripstop nylon fabrics are soft and packable
- Full length front YKK zip
- YKK® zipped hand pockets and 1 inner pocket
- Adjustable hem
- elasticated armhole for warmth and comfort
Specifications
- Small weighs: 286g
- Medium weighs: 308g
- Large weighs: 332g
- XLarge weighs: 352g
Materials
- Main Fabric: Recycled 30D nylon Pertex Quantum, 50g/m², with DWR
- Lining: Recycled 20D nylon, 41g/m²
- Insulation: 100% recycled PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation Luxe™
- Composition: 100% recycled polyamide outer with 100% recycled polyamide lining
- Centre back length:(Size L): 72.5cm/28.5inch
