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Rab

Mens Generator Vest

£80.00

Overall Rating (5 out of 5)

Reviewed By David, 21 May 2012

Fantastic piece of layering.

Light, compressible and versatile, this vest is the ideal 'extra' piece to carry near the top of your sack on unpredictable days. It can be worn under or over other layers thanks to primaloft retaining warmth when wet, or just thrown on when you break to conserve warmth. When leading it can be versatile as a piece of group kit as well. This vest has seen me through both hard and happy times.

Light, compressible and versatile, this vest is the ideal 'extra' piece to carry near the top of your sack on unpredictable days. It can be worn unde...

Reviewed By Duane, 22 Jan 2012

RAB excell again!

A great little gillet, super light, warm and packs small... Ideal as a mid layer when a sleeved option might restrict movement or make you too warm.

Reviewed By Matthew, 19 Dec 2011

Great Vest

I bought this for climbing this autumn and it's great, really warm and folds into it's own pocket.

Reviewed By Stephen, 04 Aug 2011

Incredibly Versatile and value for money

Had one of these since i was given one and at first was suspicious of its uses. How wrong i was, this is a must have for any mountain enthusiast, i also have the sleeved version which is more useful in colder environments but providing you are active this is a surprisingly warm item that can also go from totally wet to dry in 10 minutes!

Reviewed By , 27 May 2011

Excellent mid-layer warmth - or even on its own

Great combination of light weight and warmth. Good either as a mid layer, or on its own for blustery days.

Reviewed By Neil, 14 May 2011

Not just for outdoors but indoors too !

Great versatility makes this a must have not just for outdoor pursuits and travelling but during the last winter as an extra layer indoors too. Savings on the fuel bill alone will soon help pay for it !

Reviewed By , 03 May 2011

Love it

This is my 3rd gillet type jacket of this type and it's my favourite. I don't just use it for staying warm while stopping for a drink or a bite to eat, during the cold winter I've used it under a hardshell over a base and mid layer to help keep my torso warm but allow freedom of movement of my arms where a fleece would have been too much bulk.
During the spring I've used it over a base and mid layer without the hardshell when it has been dry.
I use it to pop to the pub in, it packs really small. One of my best buys and I would buy another when this is worn out.

Reviewed By , 02 May 2011

Light, warm jacket

I love this jacket. It packs up very small and is very lightweight. The warmth to weight ratio is very good, and it been with me everywhere. When mine is trashed, i will be buying another.

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Rab

Mens Neutrino Gilet

FROM: £112.50

Overall Rating (4.8 out of 5)

Reviewed By Christopher, 20 May 2012

Warm, Smart, and Rab

This Gilet is one of the best vests on the market.

It is very light thanks to the Pertex Quantum, and also very warm due to the high quality down fill used.

It has two zipped fleece lined pockets which are generous in size and do a great job at keeping your hands warm on a chilly crag.

I wear mine pretty much everyday and you would be surprised at how well it stands up to the rain too!

This Gilet is one of the best vests on the market.

It is very light thanks to the Pertex Quantum, and also very warm due to the high quali...

Reviewed By Peter, 21 Mar 2012

Fantastic warmer & ultra comfortable

At first I was unsure of parting with the money for this as I have never owned a Rab or down jacket / gilet before, but my doubts were immediately disbanded when on a cold October afternoon in Keswick, on went the gilet and instantly the wind stopped biting my I felt cacooned in a blanket of warmth.

A great versatile gilet (although I always call it a body warmer) which when packed in its stuff sack can fit into the smallest gap in your rucksack.

Very comfortable to wear and good sized pockets (2 external and 1 internal) make this a very useable item.

Highly recommended!

Reviewed By Rhuari, 18 Feb 2012

A valuable pack

Totally agree with the other reviews, I have had mine for a few years now and its invaluable. I use it for outdoors, and at work. the flexibility of the gillet is terrific, whist the warmth factor is great. Comfortable to wear, handy side pockets. Not so good in the extreme wet. (obviously being down) but I've had it fairly soaked and I still didn't get wet or cold. Weight ratio is great and never gets left behind.

Reviewed By Richard, 06 Jan 2012

Ideal for all uses

Top gilet, very light and comfortable, two good size pockets on the outside with one on the inside, with toggles on zips for ease of use. Excellent down quality providing warmth quickly on walking stops of prolonged periods of time. Stuff sack makes it easy to compact and put in your rucksack taking up very little room. Cant think of a situation where i would'nt take it with me!!

One of the better gilets i have used, highly reccommend!

Reviewed By , 29 Jun 2011

great, soft and light

quick rest warmup jacket with easy light to carry. comfortable in any situation whether in walking or climbing. much softer n lighter then others. totally loved it getting new one for my wife as well..