The Rab Paradox Pull-on is such a brilliant piece of kit that is designed to replace multiple layers to reduce weight and bulk. To say that this versatile pull-on is breathable is a massive understatement, it is incredibly breathable, it breathes like a string vest, it breathes like a breathable thing that has got a degree in breathability from the school of breathing! It is the perfect mid layer to throw on over a good base layer and under a shell to ensure day long comfort for high output activities such as mountaineering, climbing, skiing and mountain biking.
As well as being mind-boggingly breathable the Paradox offers lightweight insulation for cold weather layering and works equally well as as a stand alone pull-on in warmer conditions. Insulation is provided by the superb Polartec Alpha, this is a woven insulation material, think of it like a fluffy string vest, that is much more stable and durable than traditional layered synthetic insulation. Because of its open weave it allows air to flow much more easily, rapidly drawing moisture away from the body creating comfortable breathable insulation for active use in in cold conditions.
Rab have then used a lightweight and super soft polyester hi-guage outer fabric to maximise the breathability whilst providing light protection from the elements. The inner of the Paradox uses a hi-guage polyester mesh lining to let as much of the sweat and hot air out as possible. The beauty of this combination of Polartec Alpha and polyester fabrics means you wont overheat when working hard but when you stop there is enough insulation to stop you from chilling too quickly. Should you get caught out in the rain the Paradox will absorb little moisture and will dry exceptionally quickly.
The Rab Paradox is an absolute pleasure to wear and is versatile enough to use throughout the year, it has a slim fit to ensure maximum performance and to reduce weight and bulk. When you do eventually take it off it will pack down incredibly small and its features are kept to a minimum to further reduce the weight; you get a nice long front zip to aid ventilation, elasticated cuffs and half hem drawcord.
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Polartec Alpha 60g/m² insulation
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Light weight hi-guage polyester knit outer
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Light weight hi-guage polyester mesh lining
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YKK light weight front zip, internal insulated zip flap, chin guard
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Elasticated cuffs
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Half hem drawcord
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Slim fit