What is the Xenon Shield Jacket?
The Xenon Shield Jacket is a waterproof, synthetically insulated jacket designed to keep you warm and protected during active winter days in the mountains.
It combines a Pertex® Shield waterproof outer with strategically placed PrimaLoft® Silver synthetic insulation to create a balance of warmth, protection and mobility, making it well-suited to winter hiking, mountaineering and general cold-weather outdoor use.
Materials & Technology
Pertex® Shield 2-Layer Construction
For waterproof protection, the jacket uses 2-layer, 40D Pertex® Shield, which is a highly breathable, waterproof fabric designed for use in the mountains when protection, weight and breathability are key.
This 2-layer waterproof material combines a durable 40D face fabric with a waterproof, windproof and breathable Pertex® membrane, for reliable protection when the weather's not playing ball.
Pertex® Shield delivers a hydrostatic head rating of 20,000mm and a breathability MVTR score of 20,000 g/m2/24hrs, meaning it offers great waterproof protection and breathability for various outdoor activities. The jacket feels soft and noticeably quieter than a traditional shell jacket, making it exceptionally comfortable to wear.
The face fabric is finished with a PFC-Free DWR (durable water repellent) coating to encourage rain to bead off the jacket instead of soaking in, without the use of harmful forever chemicals.
Body-Mapped PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation
For warmth, the jacket uses PrimaLoft® Silver synthetic insulation in a body-mapped construction to focus warmth or low bulk where it's needed most. The main body contains 133g of PrimaLoft® Silver insulation to provide core warmth, while the sleeves use 109g insulation to balance warmth with freedom of movement.
PrimaLoft® Silver Rise is made from 100% recycled polyamide sourced from post-consumer materials and is a lightweight, highly durable insulation with a unique construction that resists compression. It boasts an impressive warmth-to-weight ratio comparable to high-quality natural down without any of the faff, making it a great vegan-friendly alternative to down that can still perform even when wet.
Features and Functionality
Adjustable Hood
A two-way adjustable hood with a stiffened flexible polymer peak provides essential shelter from the elements. It can easily be cinched in close in exposed conditions, ensuring that it moves with you as you turn your head to maintain visibility in rain, wind and snow.
Waterproof Front Zip
The jacket is fastened with a YKK® VISLON® AquaGuard® front zip with a storm placket to prevent water ingress through the zip, while an internal chin guard improves comfort around the face and neck when fully zipped.
Mountain Pocket Layout
For storage, you'll find two YKK® semi-concealed AquaGuard® hand pockets and a zipped chest pocket on the outside. Whilst an internal mesh stuff pocket and an internal zipped security pocket offer additional storage for mountain essentials. The pockets have been carefully positioned to remain easily accessible whilst wearing a backpack or climbing harness.
Articulated Sleeves
Fully articulated sleeves provide a natural range of movement for various outdoor activities, and are particularly useful when reaching overhead, using poles or moving over technical ground.
Adjustable Cuffs and Hem
The jacket is finished with extended cuffs for added coverage across the wrists and hands when reaching or scrambling, whilst hook-and-loop adjustments allow you to refine the fit around gloves or mitts.
A dual-sided adjustable hem helps trap warm air inside the jacket and seal out cold air and snow, for maximum protection on exposed ridges.
Key Features
- 2-layer Pertex® Shield for added protection in unpredictable weather
- Body-mapped PrimaLoft® Silver insulation traps air and provides warmth
- 2-way adjustable hood with concealed internal cord locks and single-handed adjustment with stiffened flexible polymer peak for added protection
- YKK® AquaGuard® centre front zip with chin guard for comfort
- YKK® AquaGuard® pit zips for efficient core ventilation
- Articulated sleeves for improved fit and comfort
- 2 YKK® AquaGuard® zipped hand pockets
- Extended cuffs with hook-and-loop adjustment for fit with gloves or mitts
- Dual-sided rear hem adjustment with single-handed adjustment
- YKK® AquaGuard® zipped chest pocket
- Internal mesh stuff pocket and YKK® zipped security pocket
How does the Xenon Shield Jacket fit?
The Xenon Shield Jacket features Rab's regular fit, which is designed to provide the right amount of room for a technical layering system, without being overly baggy when worn with lighter layers.
What is the Xenon Shield Jacket best for?
- Winter hiking
- Mountaineering
- Cold-weather hillwalking
- General mountain adventures
- Wet and changeable winter conditions