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RAB KINETIC ALPINE 2.0 JACKET. Long term use
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- Опубліковано 16 сер 2024
- The Jacket I am wearing is an XL, not L as sated.
You can buy Rab Kinetic 2.0 and the products I recommend here: amzn.to/42MWyvS
Good value in my opinion especially against some premium shell jackets.
Any negatives, not really, some say the lack of pit zips is a problem but that has not bothered me. I the several downpours I have worn it in I only got wet slightly inside once, but in that one I felt like I had been swimming!
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Features
5:26 testing on a wet mountain walk and breathability comparison against other jackets
8:08 Summary of features
Facts about the Rab Kinetic Alpine 2 Jacket
The Specifics
Fit:Regular
Centre back length:(Size M): 75cm/29.5inch
Weight:422.5g
Product Code:QWG-69
Helmet compatible hood with a stiffened and flexible polymer peak
Front and rear hood adjustment
YKK aquaguard 2-way center front zip
YKK aquaguard pocket zips
YKK inner zipped chest pocket
Dual fabrics provide reinforcement in high wear areas
Brushed tricot chin guard
Fully adjustable drawcord hem
Velcro adjustable cuffs
Main - Recycled polyester knit face 3L with PU membrane and polyester backer/ Proflex/ 120gsm/ HH: 10,000 mm/ Breathability or MVTR: 35000g/m2/24 hrs
Reinforcement - Stretch polyamide woven 3L/ Proflex/ 149 gsm - Stretch polyamide woven 3L/ Proflex/ 149 gsm
Centre back length (Size M): 75cm/29.5inch
From Rab here: rab.equipment/...
As a comparison
Gore-Tex Pro
Hydrostatic Head: 28.000 mm (Rab Proflex 10,000 mm)
MVTR: 25.000 g/m2/24 h (Rab proflex 35,000)
What a wonderful and thorough review. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Safe travels from across the pond.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That comparison between what your friends were wearing was great!
Thanks Heather, possibly my only female viewer! Seems that paramo is good but the kinetic is drer than gore.
I use one of this and indeed, very versatile. I use it on my bike rides no matter how much the Weather app lies about precipitation, this jacket got me covered. Dries easily as well.
Thank you for adding my friend!
Very enjoyable review Dave thanks. Looked like classic Paramo weather 😁
It was!
Good review. Dave...i have this too which i prefer over my Arcteryx Beta AR and others. I only swop it out for the Rab Phantom when i am going camping to cut down on weight but if it's just a hike then its definitely the one to take. Same for the trousers.
Cheers Olan, I have tried the trousers on a couple of times but was never sure. I found them too kinda clingy. What has your experience been?
I am 5'10' and i wear the size Large and they are fine because they stretch a little and feel comfortable and not crinkly like some heavier 3 layer gore-tex trousers do.. I would say i have fairly big thighs too and a 34 inch waist but pretty much most of the year i am in shorts and only really wear over trousers on top of a base layer when descending in the rain or in winter time. When it's raining heavy and i am planning on going up high with camping gear i prefer the Rab Phantom and you can actually see thousand of little bubbles forming as body heat transfers . I am very mindful of the delicate fabric of the Phantom so i am very careful putting my back on and off and thats where the Kinetic Alpine trumps so if theres snow around and a higher slip potential i would take the RKA@@Fellmandave1
Is own the normal kinetic, really versatel and tuff jacket, feels like a sofshell but much more wind& waterproof, best jacket i bought in years!
Agreed and thanks for commenting!
It's great when you get good use of something because nothing is cheap these days. Best wishes. First time watching. New subscriber.
Thanks for the sub! And cheers for commenting. Good luck with the winters fell runs.
Enjoyed your review Dave. Very well thought out. I own the non alpine version but the elasticated hood is bothering me, so I am on the fence about getting this one 😊
I have found it to be the best hood I have used! Thanks for the positive comment. I was not too happy with the audio but hey, amateur hour!
I wanted this jacket but everywhere was sold out, I cantacted Trekitt and they told me Rab's jacket for next spring is going to be updated with a new material.
You're cracking em! Depends on size and colour but there are lots around.
Very comfortably jacket, however, I'm disappointed with the durability of it - small holes in the softer material in front, where I've rubbed it climbing and it seems to have lost a lot of its waterproofness. For them price I expected better quality.
Thanks Andrew, I have found myself getting very cold in it too recently as well. When the outer wets out you get a lit of chill in the wind. Not for winter?
How old is your one Dave? How is the DWR holding up? I'd imagine its essential on that jacket ?
2 years old. I have washed it about 3 times in techwash. Tiny bit of beading. Doesn't look tired at all though. Thanks for watching!
You say its a large but the tag says XL... 🤔
Blimey, i will check and get back to you.
You are right, its an XL, have commented in the description!
Haha thanks. I'm about to buy this as my first rab jacket and want to get my size right