3/2/2024 0 Comments Rab neutrino endurance vs plusIt also features a ‘drop-seat’, which really just means ‘it-covers-most-of-your-bum’. The Nebula Jacket is described as having a regular fit, which means it has a slightly roomier feel around the body. As noted in the UKC review of the Rab Electron Jacket, this is an important point for anyone using the Nebula Jacket for Scottish Winter and Alpine use, as the velcro strap alternatives tend to get packed with snow causing them to fail. The cuffs also result in a cleaner overall look, and work well when sliding gloves through the ends of the sleeves. The hood, easily big enough for a helmet, has a wire-peak and a drawstring, while the sleeves feature elasticated lycra cuffs, both of which help to keep nasty drafts out. Equally, I noticed that the jacket protects against cold winds. Surprisingly, this doesn’t seem to feature in Rab's own description of the jacket, but I haven’t overheated or felt too sticky whilst wearing the Nebula. Luckily, I happened upon a café where I was forced to console myself with delicious cakes and in the time it took for the rain to pass – not quite an hour – both the jacket and I were revived considerably, leaving the café almost totally dry.Īnother impressive quality of the Nebula jacket is the fact that it is reasonably breathable, yet also highly windproof. After getting caught in a heavy downpour for some 20-30 minutes water seeped through to the inside of the jacket, wetting the tops of my shoulders. While the Nebula jacket really can’t be described as hugely water resistant, it did dry impressively quickly. © Rob Greenwood - UKCThe other major advantage of synthetic insulation is that you get to stay warm in wetter conditions too.
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