Rab Stretch Neo Jacket
The Rab Stretch Neo Jacket was recently awarded clothing product of the year 2012 by TGO in their Great Outdoors awards. The Stretch Neo Jacket has been described as revolutionary — it is both extremely breathable and waterproof, intended for high intensity activity that requires freedom of movement, comfort and protection in harsh conditions.
The jacket is made with Polartec NeoShell fabric, a fabric from Rab that combines the comfort and breathability of a softshell jacket with the all-weather performance of a hardshell.
It's called the Stretch Neo as the fabric is built to stretch, allowing a full range of movement. This makes it an excellent choice for climbing or fast alpine activities. The jacket is also versatile for a wide range of uses, with a medium active cut, a range of secure pockets for storage, fully adjustable cuffs and hem, and a helmet-compatible hood with a wired peak.
Reviewers at the time praised the jacket highly. Some comments included:
"It's warm when you're not doing much (sitting around in a blizzard), but at the same time not overly warm, and breathes when you're doing a lot (running up the side of a mountain)."
"Hardly feels like you have it on, lightweight, water just beads away — breathes incredibly well (the best I've had)."
"The jacket is very light, but still feels sturdy enough to take the rough and tumble of the outdoors and the inclement weather that Scotland can throw at you."
"The jacket is watertight. I saw no evidence of any leakage."