After searching high and low for a good deal I bought one of these jackets last year at over a £100 and still consider it a steal. Lightweight, showerproof and ridiculously warm for the weight of it. Great reviews all over t'internet. At £65 it is a real bargain. Free home delivery if you spend over £70, (free to store) they offer free returns so worth adding something else to the basket ?
* all sizes available at time of posting.
Website Description
Balancing high wicking performance with dynamic weather-protection, the Lite Alpine from Rab uses their pioneering Vapour-rise™ softshell system to create a garment that is ideal for all-round summer mountain adventures. The combination of a breathable Pertex® Equilibrium® outer and a high wicking microfleece liner gives you a jacket which can be used as part of an effective layering system.
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naepace to HoneyBlueBalls
21 Nov 155#8
Must be why my wife likes me in their gear lol
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bigtom
21 Nov 15#1
Really good sale there at UO, especially with the quidco. Might have been better off posting the whole thing rather than just this jacket. The Arcteryx stuff is arguably a bigger bargain as it's rarely heavily discounted. Heat though.
naepace to bigtom
21 Nov 15#3
I wondered about doing that BigTom but I wasn't sure if that was a 'deal' I'm a newbie lol I posted this as I own one and would thoroughly recommend it. Agreed tho, great sale at UO.
po57405k
21 Nov 15#2
should be able to price match this against go outdoors for a further 10% off bringing down to £55
Thanks I'm after a new waterproof. I have asked for a price match at Go Outdoors
Edit - although on closer inspection not really a waterproof. Good price though
bigtom to Smuggling Pnuts
21 Nov 151#5
This isn't a waterproof. It'll repel a light shower but it won't put up with heavy rain. It's more a weather 'resistant' light insulation piece.
naepace
21 Nov 15#6
No it won't keep you dry in a prolonged downpour, however, it does very well in a heavy shower and it dries very quickly, ready for the next one ! ideal for the great UK weather lol
HoneyBlueBalls
21 Nov 15#7
The word "rab" translates as "slave" in Russian. So don't buy this jacket if your employer speaks Russian.
naepace to HoneyBlueBalls
21 Nov 155#8
Must be why my wife likes me in their gear lol
capa
21 Nov 15#10
I'm after the rab xiom jacket. Unfortunately not on the site.
po57405k to capa
22 Nov 15#25
haha yeah maths isn't a strong point :smile:
naepace
21 Nov 15#11
Sorry, I ordered a couple of things from their sale and got free delivery, never noticed the £70 requirement. I've amended the post now. Thanks.
NitrousUK
21 Nov 15#12
I had some Montane Featherlite overtrousers that were made out of Pertex. Marketed as "waterproof" at first, which then got changed later to "Showerproof". It was the worst material I've ever used. The only thing that made it water proof was a wax layer that came off every time it got wet. Got totally soaked in it. Did nothing to stop water getting in. I don't know if it's exactly the same material here, but something to watch out for. Maybe check reviews first. I wasted £60 on those overtrousers, and they ended up in the bin.
georgecarr to NitrousUK
21 Nov 151#13
Pertex sheild and Sheild ++ is waterproof, 'old school' pertex never was, just wind resistant. I've had this jacket for 2 years now and it will just about keep out a light 5 min shower. The whole idea of the vaporise system is to keep you comfortable rather than dry. It does me for walking the dog aswell as winter running in the hills. Good deal.
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After searching high and low for a good deal I bought one of these jackets last year at over a £100 and still consider it a steal. Lightweight, showerproof and ridiculously warm for the weight of it. Great reviews all over t'internet. At £65 it is a real bargain. Free home delivery if you spend over £70, (free to store) they offer free returns so worth adding something else to the basket ?
* all sizes available at time of posting.
Website Description
Balancing high wicking performance with dynamic weather-protection, the Lite Alpine from Rab uses their pioneering Vapour-rise™ softshell system to create a garment that is ideal for all-round summer mountain adventures. The combination of a breathable Pertex® Equilibrium® outer and a high wicking microfleece liner gives you a jacket which can be used as part of an effective layering system.
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Also, free delivery only for purchases over £70 so add in another £3.99 if getting delivered. Collection from stores is free: http://www.ultimateoutdoors.com/google/store-locator/
Edit - although on closer inspection not really a waterproof. Good price though