What is the Vital Jacket?
The Vital Jacket is a lightweight jacket crafted with windproof protective nylon and durable water repellent. An essential for every wardrobe, this jacket is a perfect packable backup layer for hiking, trekking or trail running in warm conditions.
What is it made from?
Rab has designed the Vital Jacket using Windproof 20D woven nylon with fluorocarbon-free DWR for extra dirt and water repellency.
What are its features?
A full-length zip down the centre front makes for quick and easy access in and out of the jacket, whilst the internal stormflap with a rollover chin guard enhances protection from harsher weather. A close-fitting collar helps prevent too much movement from excess fabric blowing in the wind, ideal when you're exposed on a mountain summit or are simply walking to work on a blustery day. There is also a snap closure detail on the chest for extra ventilation, great for added breathability during intense activities like running or tackling steep inclines.
Part elasticated cuffs help to improve comfort and manoeuvrability of the wrists, ideal if you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker. The one-sided hem drawcord adjustment enhances the fit to keep the hem closer to the body and increase weather protection.
The zippered chest pocket converts into its own pocket, making it convenient for a range of activities as you can easily pack it up and squeeze it into your daypack in preparation for sudden unexpected downpours.
How does it fit?
This jacket comes in a regular fit, sitting slightly looser on the frame, which means you can quickly slap it on over an outfit if you get caught in the rain.
Where does it sit in the layering system?
The Vital Jacket is an ideal, lightweight outer layer option for warmer temperatures and less intense weather conditions.
Features:
- Lightweight
- Fluorocarbon free DWR
- YKK® full-length front zip
- Internal stormflap with rollover chin guard
- Snap closure at the chest
- 1 YKK® chest pocket that converts to stuffsack
- Dropped shoulder seams
- Part elasticated cuffs
- One-sided hem drawcord adjustment
- Packable
- Regular fit