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Lightweight and compact, the Xenair Vest is designed to adapt to your output. Ideal as an extra layer for stop and start mountain activities.
Rab says:
A lightweight insulated gilet that can be used as an extra mid layer or protective outer for all mountain and outdoor action. A combination of dual weight insulation and fast wicking fabrics provides the ultimate balance of warmth and breathability.
Our Verdict
Avoiding unnecessary bulk, while still warming the core, I’m a big fan of a vest for outdoor activity’s. Really good to put on once you have stopped so that you don’t lose all your body heat, and just as good if you are active in cool weather, This Xenair Vest, provides a good deal of windproofness thanks to the Pertex outer, and brilliant insulation thanks to the Primaloft, a single sheet of insulation so it won’t lose its shape, and has no cold spots.
The semi-elasticated armholes provide a comfortable yet unintrusive fit, which doesn’t allow the wind in. The hem can be cinched in to hold the heat in, and keep the wind out. 3 zipped pockets provide ample, safe storage, the left-hand chest pocket also doubles as a stuff sack, which packs down incredibly small, and can be stashed, then forgotten about till the need arises.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Body mapped insulation to maintain warmth and aid thermoregulation
- Semi-elasticated armhole opening for comfort
- No5 YKK® centre front zip with lined chin guard
- Semi concealed lightweight YKK® zipped chest pocket
- 2 YKK® covered zipped hand pockets, the LHS pocket doubling as a packaway pocket with harness attachment loop
- Lightweight single sided rear hem adjustment with anti snag tether
Specifications
- XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 165g
- Small (UK 10) weighs: 170g
- Medium (UK 12) weighs: 179g
- Large (UK 14) weighs: 191g
Material & Construction
- 20D Pertex Quantum Air nylon (47gsm) \ DWR \ 1 cfm
- Lining: 20D Recycled Nylon (41gsm)
- 60gsm Primaloft Gold Insulation Active+ (55% Recycled Content) through front, back and collar
- 40gsm Primaloft Gold Insulation Active+ (55% Recycled Content) through sides and spine
- Main: 100% polyamide. Lining: 100% recycled polyamide.
- Fit: Regular
- Centre back length (Size 10): 64.5cm / 25.4inch
