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The Borealis Vest offers breathable wind resistance without the bulk of sleeves. It's ideal for various high-output mountain activities such as scrambling, climbing, hiking or trail running, where low bulk and freedom of movement are key.
The Borealis Vest offers breathable wind resistance without the bulk of sleeves. It's ideal for various high-output mountain activities such as scrambling, climbing, hiking or trail running, where low bulk and freedom of movement are key.
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Rab Women's Borealis Vest Beluga

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DPD Returns Portal
We hope that you are perfectly happy with your order from Trekitt, but we understand that sometimes you may need to return an item. We offer a 90-day returns period from the date of purchase and aim to process all returns within 48 working hours of receipt. During exceptionally busy periods, returns may take up to 7 working days to be processed.

We do not offer a free returns service. If using the DPD Returns Portal, a charge of £5 will be deducted from your refund when processed. Returns from Highlands and Islands using theDPD Returns Portalwill deduct £15.50 from the order refund. Large DPD returns will have £6 deducted from their refund. (Specifications are over 5kg, and over Length of 30cm x width of 30cm and height of 10cm). If customers are returning items using their own postal service, and our returns form, all customers are responsible for any postage costs when returning any goods (excluding warranty returns).
For your convenience, follow here to theDPD Returns Portalto submit a return or click the button below. Alternatively, to arrange return postage for your items. Please use our warehouse returns address (Returns, Unit H&J, Moreton Business Park, Hereford, HR4 8DS) when completing the Returns PDF form below.


We are not liable for delays once an order has been dispatched. However, we will always work with the courier to assist in resolving any delivery issues where possible.
If an order has not been received, customers must contact us within 14 days ofdispatchso that we can investigate and assist accordingly.

If you have returned an item using the DPD returns portal and have not received confirmation of your refund, you must contact us within 14 days of dispatching your return so we can investigate. After this period, we may be unable to investigate or raise a claim.
We do not offer a free returns service. Customers returning items using their own postal service and our returns form are responsible for any postage costs when returning goods (excluding warranty returns).
To arrange your return, please complete the Returns PDF form and send you item to our warehouse at:
Returns
Unit H&J, Moreton Business Park
Hereford
HR4 8DS
Thank you for your patience while we improve our returns service.



The Trekitt Returns Policy Includes...
A 90 day return period and the Trekitt 2-year Common Sense Guarantee.

Exemptions & Surcharges
PPE (Facemasks, Climbing Equipment etc. ), Food Goods, Accessory Cord, Socks & Underwear can only be returned if they have not been worn and/or removed from their original packaging with all swing tags still attached. If there is any sign or possibility that the goods have been used, tampered with or contaminated in any way, then we cannot accept a return on the grounds of consumer safety. Zips are typically not covered under a manufacturer's warranty.

Please take care when packaging your returning order as customers will be liable for any exceptions or surcharges incurred for incorrectly packaged returns. You will be informed via email of the value of the charges which will be deducted form your refund amount.

The above does not affect the Consumer Contract Regulations. Click here to read more.

I want to return/exchange an online order
I want to return an unwanted item I want to return a faulty item under warranty I want to Exchange an item
Post it back to us Bring it back to us

To return an item to us, you must first:

  • Ensure the item is unused and in its original condition (including all label, tags and Boxes) and in a resellable condition
  • To arrange return postage for your items. Please use our warehouse returns address (Returns, Unit H&J, Moreton Business Park, Hereford, HR4 8DS) when completing the Returns PDF form here.
  • Appropriately package your item in protective packaging, failure to do so will invalidate your rights to a full refund or return (including footwear boxes which can be damaged in transit/customer care if not protected)
  • Please take care when packaging your returning order as customers will be liable for any exceptions or surcharges incurred for incorrectly packaged returns. You will be informed via email of the value of the charges which will be deducted form your refund amount.

Trekitt Returns,
Unit H-J,
Moreton Business Park,
Hereford,
HR4 8DS

Please ensure the service you use corresponds to the size/weight/value of the item. We regret to inform you that we cannot be held responsible for returned goods that become lost or damaged in transit. We therefore strongly recommend that you use a recorded/insured delivery service and keep a record of this and track your item. Once it has arrived at our warehouse, please wait the advised 48 hours for your refund which you will be notified of with a refund receipt sent to your account email. If you have not heard anything after this then please reach out to our Customer Support Team [email protected].

You can also return internet purchases at the Trekitt Service Centre in Hereford. To speed things along, please bring the Sales Invoice we sent via email as proof of purchase.

If you choose to receive a refund, this will be processed separately by our Customer Support Team.

You may exchange product(s) at the shop for Goods of an equal or higher value for which you will receive a new receipt.

Please note:
PPE (Facemasks, Climbing Equipment), Food Goods, Socks & Underwear can only be returned if everything is exactly as it was received. Packaging and labelling must be intact, and underwear must be unworn. If there is any sign or possibility that the goods have been used, tampered with, or contaminated in any way then we regret that we are unable to accept a return on the grounds of consumer safety.

This does not affect Consumer Contract Regulations.

Post it back to us Bring it back to us

If you feel that your item is defective/broken/faulty and it is still under warranty, please contact our Customer Support team ([email protected]) with as much information as possible with regards to the fault, including photos if applicable.

In return, they will supply you with a Returns Authorisation Number (RAN), a Returns Form and a FREE postage label. Please complete the returns form with as much detail as possible and include it with your item.

Download our Returns Form.

Trekitt Returns,
Unit H-J,
Moreton Business Park,
Hereford,
HR4 8DS

We cannot make any decisions before inspecting any claim. Should the item be found genuinely faulty, we aim to reach a fair and agreed solution, which may be a refund, a replacement or a professional repair.

Please note: We may need to send items to the original supplier, or a fully certified testing company. This process can take up to four weeks or longer during busy periods.

THIS BIT IS IMPORTANT! - To ensure your Warranty Return goes smoothly, please ensure all items are in a clean, dry condition and free from dirt. Any items that do not meet the above criteria will be sent back to you for health and hygiene purposes or you may be contacted asking if you would like us to clean it for you, where a cleaning charge will be applied with a minimum charge of £25.00.

Failure to follow the Warranty Returns procedure may significantly affect our ability to process your return and cause a delay in issuing your refund/replacement/repair.

You can also return internet purchases at the Trekitt Service Centre in Hereford. To speed things along, please bring the Sales Invoice we sent via email as proof of purchase.

If you choose to receive a refund, this will be processed separately by our Customer Support Team.

You may exchange product(s) at the shop for Goods of an equal or higher value for which you will receive a new receipt.

Online Bring it back to us

We do not offer exchanges. Instead we ask you kindly to complete a new order for the desired replacement and return the unwanted Good(s) for a refund. We acknowledge that this might seem more complicated, we can assure you it is by far the most efficient and fastest way to ensure that you receive the goods you require.

Any returns sent back requesting an exchange will be refunded in line with our returns process.

You can exchange internet purchases at the Trekitt Service Centre in Hereford, to speed things along please remember to present the sales invoice supplied by us in respect of such Goods as proof of purchase. You may exchange product(s) at the shop for Goods of an equal or higher value for which you will receive a new receipt.

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When will I receive my refund?
I paid by card I paid using PayPal

Once our Returns Team has processed your refund, you will receive a new e-receipt showing the returned item(s). After this you should expect to see your funds back in your account within 3 to 5 working days, depending on how your card provider processes refunds.

Refunds can only be made to the original payment method and are normally processed within 2 working days, however, during busy periods they can take up to 7 days.

Once our Returns Team has processed your refund, you will receive a new e-receipt showing the returned item(s). After this you should expect to see your funds back in your PayPal account that same day.

Refunds can only be made to the original payment method and are normally processed within 48 hours, however, during busy periods they can take up to 7 days.

What is the Trekitt 2-year Common Sense Guarantee?

We love this business and take great care personally selecting the products we sell. We are confident that the kit we have chosen is the best currently available.

That is why we offer our Trekitt Common Sense 2-year guarantee on every product we sell!

Therefore, if within 2-years a manufacturing fault develops in the materials or construction of a product that we have sold you, we guarantee to sort it out. We aim to reach a fair and agreed solution, which may be a refund, replacement or a professional repair.

The "common sense" bit. Please don't send us kit that has been used and abused and is completely worn out, and then expect us to replace it. Stuff does wear out, it's a fact of life, however if you feel that your purchase is genuinely faulty please get in touch with us at [email protected]

Please note:
PPE (Facemasks, Climbing Equipment), Food Goods, Socks & Underwear can only be returned if everything is exactly as it was received. Packaging and labelling must be intact, and underwear must be unworn. If there is any sign or possibility that the goods have been used, tampered with, or contaminated in any way then we regret that we are unable to accept a return on the grounds of consumer safety.

This does not affect Consumer Contract Regulations.

What does "90 Day Returns Period" mean?

We offer an 90 Day returns period provided the items are returned in the original condition that you received them, including all labels and packaging intact.

Please note:
PPE (Facemasks, Climbing Equipment), Food Goods, Socks & Underwear can only be returned if everything is exactly as it was received. Packaging and labelling must be intact, and underwear must be unworn. If there is any sign or possibility that the goods have been used, tampered with, or contaminated in any way then we regret that we are unable to accept a return on the grounds of consumer safety.

This does not affect Consumer Contract Regulations.

Consumer Contract Regulations (CCR)

What are the Consumer Contract Regulations?

Under the "Consumer Contract Regulations, you have the right to cancel an order for goods made at a distance. These rights start from the moment you place your order and ends 14 days from the day you receive your goods.

Your right to cancel

Your right to cancel an order for goods starts the moment you place your order and ends 14 days from the day you receive your goods.

This 14 day period is the time you have to decide whether to cancel, you then have a further 14 days to actually send the goods back.

Your Right to a Refund under CCR

You may get a refund within 14 days of either, the trader getting the goods back, or you providing evidence of having returned the goods (for example, a proof of postage receipt from the post office), whichever is the sooner.

A deduction can be made if the value of the goods has been reduced as a result of you handling the goods more than was necessary. The extent to which you can handle the goods is the same as it would be if you were assessing them in a shop.

Refunding the cost of delivery

The trader has to refund the basic delivery cost of getting the goods to you in the first place, so if you opted for enhanced service e.g. guaranteed next day, it only has to refund the basic cost.

Exemptions

There are some circumstances where the Consumer Contracts Regulations does not give you a right to cancel. These include CDs, DVDs or software if you've broken the seal on the wrapping, perishable items and tailor-made or personalised items. They also include goods with a seal for health protection and hygiene reasons that have been broken or tampered with, e.g. Climbing Equipment and PPE.

My goods are broken

If you feel that your item is defective/broken/faulty and it is still under warranty, please contact our Customer Support team([email protected])with as much information as possible with regards to the fault, including photos if applicable.

We want to reduce our impact on the environment as much as possible, the first step for this is reducing our waste. Therefore, please note that we will always offer a professional repair in the first instance; if the product can be repaired.

This may involve your product being sent back to our suppliers or to a professional repair company. Please note that due tovaried procedures, warranty claims and repairs can take between 2 and 4 weeks to be concluded

Consumer Contract Regulations (CCR)

What are the Consumer Contract Regulations?

Under the "Consumer Contract Regulations, you have the right to cancel an order for goods made at a distance. These rights start from the moment you place your order and ends 14 days from the day you receive your goods.

Your right to cancel

Your right to cancel an order for goods starts the moment you place your order and ends 14 days from the day you receive your goods.

This 14 day period is the time you have to decide whether to cancel, you then have a further 14 days to actually send the goods back.

Your Right to a Refund under CCR

You may get a refund within 14 days of either, the trader getting the goods back, or you providing evidence of having returned the goods (for example, a proof of postage receipt from the post office), whichever is the sooner.

A deduction can be made if the value of the goods has been reduced as a result of you handling the goods more than was necessary. The extent to which you can handle the goods is the same as it would be if you were assessing them in a shop.

Refunding the cost of delivery

The trader has to refund the basic delivery cost of getting the goods to you in the first place, so if you opted for enhanced service e.g. guaranteed next day, it only has to refund the basic cost.

Exemptions

There are some circumstances where the Consumer Contracts Regulations does not give you a right to cancel. These include CDs, DVDs or software if you've broken the seal on the wrapping, perishable items and tailor-made or personalised items. They also include goods with a seal for health protection and hygiene reasons that have been broken or tampered with, e.g. Climbing Equipment and PPE.

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Rab Women's Borealis Vest Beluga

Season:AW26

Brand:Rab

Code:QWS-80-BEL

What is the Borealis Vest?

The Borealis Vest is a lightweight softshell gilet designed for high-energy mountain activities where a full jacket would be too much. It's built for moving fast in changeable conditions, focusing protection around your core to reduce wind chill, while leaving your arms free to regulate temperature and move freely.

Materials & Technology

Matrix™ Single Weave Stretch Fabric (Recycled)

The Borealis Vest is made from single-weave stretch nylon, which is a lightweight and stretchy softshell fabric with fantastic freedom of movement.

Matrix™ is a specialised line of softshell fabrics selected by Rab for their unique performance qualities. Matrix™ single weave stretch nylon comprises polyamide and elastane and is wind-resistant, air-permeable and offers excellent levels of breathability. It's breathable construction allows moisture to escape easily, helping regulate temperature during high-output activities, whilst providing enough wind resistance to take the chill off exposed conditions.

This comfortable material also provides UPF protection to shield your skin from sun exposure. It's also exceptionally light and stretchy, offering unhindered movement for climbing and scrambling in warm climates.

Fluorocarbon-Free DWR Finish

The vest is treated with a fluorocarbon-free DWR (durable water repellent) coating to provide light water resistance and encourage moisture to bead off the fabric rather than soaking in. However, please note that this does not make the material waterproof.

Features and Functionality

Breathable Core Protection

The Borealis' sleeveless design focuses warmth and wind resistance around your core, where you need it most, keeping you comfortable during various high-output activities, preventing you from overheating. This low bulk design and lightweight construction also make it more comfortable for layering.

Stretch and Freedom of Movement

The lightweight Matrix™ softshell fabric construction offers excellent stretch, allowing the vest to move with your body, making it particularly useful for climbing or scrambling, where unrestricted movement is essential.

Harness-Compatible Chest Pocket

For storage, you'll find a single zipped chest pocket, ideal for stashing a mobile phone, GPS device or energy gels, keeping your essentials secure and out of the way of a climbing harness or rucksack hipbelt.

Lightweight and Packable

The Borealis Vest weighs in at just 141g, and its low bulk construction offers a small pack size, making it an ideal wind-resistant layer to carry in your kit, ready for when the winds pick up, without taking up too much valuable space in your pack.

Low-Profile Adjustments

The vest is finished with elasticated armholes and a low-profile adjustable hem to help seal in warmth and keep cold winds at bay without adding any uncomfortable bulk to the design. .

Key Features

  • Matrix™ single weave stretch nylon softshell construction
  • Fluorocarbon-free DWR finish
  • YKK® zipped chest pocket (harness-compatible)
  • Elasticated armholes
  • Dual-sided rear hem adjustment (single-handed)
  • Lightweight and highly packable construction
  • Slim fit

How does the Borealis Vest fit?

The Borealis Vest is created with a slim fit that's designed to sit close to the body for maximum protection and low bulk when moving fast. It fits perfectly into a technical layering system and a wind-resistant layer, ideal to be worn over a just baselayer in mild conditions and during high-output use, or over a warm midlayer and under a shell when conditions turn more serious.

What is the Borealis Vest best for?

  • Hiking and hillwalking
  • Climbing and scrambling
  • Ski touring and alpine ascents
  • Windy ridgelines and exposed terrain
  • Layering for high-output activities
Technical Information

Spec

Value

Weight

Approx. 141g/4.9oz (Size10)

Main fabric

Matrix™ single weave stretch nylon

Fabric weight

130g/m²

Fabric composition

88% polyamide (recycled), 12% elastane

Insulation

N/A

Waterproofing

Fluorocarbon-free DWR

Fit

Slim

Back length

64cm (Size10)

Intended use

Hiking, climbing, fast mountain use

Sizing Information
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Rab Women's Sizing Information

Measurements refer to body size, not garment dimensions.

INCHES CM
ChestWaistArm LengthHips
UK 833 "27 "27 "35 "
UK 1035 "28 "27 "37 "
UK 1237 "30 "28 "39 "
UK 1439 "32 "29 "41 "
UK 1641 "34 "30 "43 "
ChestWaistArm LengthHips
UK 884 cm69 cm70 cm89 cm
UK 1089 cm72 cm70 cm94 cm
UK 1294 cm76 cm72 cm99 cm
UK 1499 cm81 cm74 cm104 cm
UK 16104 cm86 cm76 cm109 cm

Slim Fit: Slim fitting, sitting close to the body, great for showing of your guns and pecks.

Regular Fit: Neither slim nor oversized. Regular-fitting garments that are bang in the middle. The middle is good.

Relaxed Fit: Drapes loosely on the body, baggy fit.

1Bust

Measure around the fullest part of the bust and across the shoulder blades of your back. When measuring the bust for women's underwear and swimwear, follow the bra measuring guidelines.

2Waist

Measure at the natural waistline, just above the hip bone.

3Hips

Measure around the fullest part of your hips. As a guideline this is often 20cm below your natural waistline.

4Inside leg

Measure from the top of the inside leg to the floor.

5Sleeve

This is a bit more tricky! Measure from the top of your spine (at the bottom of your neck) to your elbow and on the your wrist

6Arm

You should place the beginning of the measuring tape behind your shoulder, and feed it out following your arm making sure to pass both the elbow joint and the wrist, as pictured. You should take the measurement at the point where you would like the sleeve to end. This is usually just past your wrist.

Rab Woman Legwear

Measurements refer to body size, not garment dimensions.

INCHES CM
WaistHipsShortRegLong
UK 827 "35 "28"30"32"
UK 1028 "37 "28"30"32"
UK 1220 "39 "28"30"32"
UK 1432 "41 "28"30"32"
UK 1634 "43 "28"30"32"
WaistHipsShortRegLong
UK 869 cm89 cm71 cm76 cm81 cm
UK 1064 cm94 cm71 cm76 cm81 cm
UK 1279 cm99 cm71 cm76 cm81 cm
UK 1484 cm104 cm71 cm76 cm81 cm
UK 1686 cm109 cm71 cm76 cm81 cm

Slim Fit: Slim fitting, sitting close to the body, great for showing of your guns and pecks.

Regular Fit: Neither slim nor oversized. Regular-fitting garments that are bang in the middle. The middle is good.

Relaxed Fit: Drapes loosely on the body, baggy fit.

1Bust

Measure around the fullest part of the bust and across the shoulder blades of your back. When measuring the bust for women's underwear and swimwear, follow the bra measuring guidelines.

2Waist

Measure at the natural waistline, just above the hip bone.

3Hips

Measure around the fullest part of your hips. As a guideline this is often 20cm below your natural waistline.

4Inside leg

Measure from the top of the inside leg to the floor.

5Sleeve

This is a bit more tricky! Measure from the top of your spine (at the bottom of your neck) to your elbow and on the your wrist

6Arm

You should place the beginning of the measuring tape behind your shoulder, and feed it out following your arm making sure to pass both the elbow joint and the wrist, as pictured. You should take the measurement at the point where you would like the sleeve to end. This is usually just past your wrist.

Rab Women's Gloves

Measurements refer to body size, not garment dimensions.

INCHES CM
Circumference of handLength of hand
S6.5-7 "5-6.5 "
M7.5-8 "7-7.5 "
L8 "+7.5-8 "
Circumference of handLength of hand
S16.5-18 cm12.5-16.5 cm
M19-20 cm18-19 cm
L20 cm+19-20 cm
1Length of Hand

Measure from the wrist to the top of your middle finger.

2Circumference of hand

Measure around the fullest part of the hand around the knuckles and excluding the thumb.

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