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With its ultralight construction, protective features and peerless packability, the Phantom Pull-On is the ultimate stash-and-forget waterproof shell for stripped back mountain runners.
Rab says:
The refined Phantom Pull-On shell uses waterproof, 2.5-layer, 7D Pertex® Shield fabric with ultralight taped seams. Packing down into a puck shaped stuff sack it offers handy in-pocket packability.
Designed with pre-curved sleeves and not an ounce of unnecessary material, we used stretch fabric on the Phantom Pull-On to enable a slimmer cut, further reducing bulk. In the place of adjustable toggles, the Phantom Pull-on has a low-volume hood with an ultralight stiffened peak and an elasticated face, as well as part elasticated hem and cuffs to keep the wind out and fit neatly over a GPS watch.
The lightweight, half-length front zip offers additional venting, with an internal waterproof zip guard for protection in the wildest weather. The extended cuffs protect the back of the hands, and with reflective branding throughout you’ll stay seen late into the night. At under 75g, the Phantom Pull-On fits easily into a running vest, pocket, or pack, ensuring this ultralight, race-ready refuge is never be left behind.
Our Verdict
Rab's Phantom Waterproof Pull-On weighs in at just 80g baased on a UK size 12, and that's not where the impressive stats end. It has a waterproof rating of 20,000 HH and a breathability rating of 40,000 MVTR. That is more than enough protection from any rain you'll encounter while the breathability rating is very impressive, in order to cope with the conditions.
The fabric used is a very lightweight 7D Pertex Shiled 2.5 layer so it's certainly not the most durable. However, this is the kind of waterproof shell with taped seams that is required by trail and mountain races and events. The realty is that it will stay packed away for the vast majority of a race season and only come out when the conditions are terrible.
Practically, the fit is very snug so anymore than a light baselayer underneath and you may need to size up. This is great in terms of cutting down excess fabric that flaps about and catches the wind when running in the mountains. The zip on the front is a decent size and helps when pulling it on, taking it off and venting to dump heat on uphill sections. The hood is small and low volume with an elasticated front, but the peak could be better for keeping rain out or your eyes when it's blowing. The hem and cuffs are part elasticated which is enough and the cuffs have a nice shape to them with longer outers covering more of the back of your hand.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Ultralight taped seams
- Reduced volume hood with ultralight stiffened peak, micro elasticated front section and easy access adjustment
- Deep venting, calendered YKK front zip for weather protection with internal waterproof zip guard
- Optimised elbow precurve for unrestricted movement whilst running
- Extended bonded cuffs to optimise hand warmth during exposed runs
- Part elasticated cuffs for better access to sports watch
- Part elasticated hem for improved fit
- Pre-tensioned stuff sack for quick and easy storage
- Packed size: 8cm x 10cm
- Multi-angle reflective branding throughout
Specifications
Our weights
- UK 08 weighs: 75g
- UK 10 weighs: 76g
- UK 12 weighs: 80g
- UK 14 weighs: 82g
Material & Construction
- 7D Pertex® Shield 2.5L fabric with stretch (40gsm) HH: 20,000mm/MVTR: 20,000 g/m2/24hrs
- Main: 100% polyamide with polyurethane coating
- Centre back length (Size 10): 68cm / 26.8inch
- Fit: Slim
