What is the Women's Arc Jacket?
The well-love Arc Jacket has had a massive update for this season and now uses the new 3-layer Pertex Shield Revolve that’s made entirely from recycled polyester. Not only does this reduce its impact during production it also paves the way to be recycled again at the end of its life.
The Arc is designed to be a minimalist jacket that will take up little space in your pack but deliver reliable performance when the conditions turn nasty. It's the ideal piece to throw in your pack when you're not sure how the weather's going to pan out, but will also stand up to the rigors of multi-dauy backpacking trips in torrential downpours. All in all the Arc is an extremely well thought out jacket which can be used for a plethora of different activities.
What is it made of?
This lightweight, fully waterproof and breathable mountain jacket is made using a fully Recycled 3-layer Pertex Shield Revolve. The 3 Layer construction adds a reassuring toughness to the Arc jacket and means that it is perfectly capable of coping with heavier rucksacks and regular "proper" mountain use. The Jacket is then coated in a fluorocarbon-free DWR which further adds to the exceptional environmental credentials of the Arc.
What are the features?
Rab have given you two nicely sized A-Line pockets and a helmet compatible hood which makes this a great piece to keep in your bag and throw on when climbing or scrambling. If you are worried about water seeping through the zips then don't be; all zips are YKK AquaGuard water resistant zips which are the best water resistant zips on the market. The front zip even has a storm flap behind it for added protection when the weather is at its worst. To seal out the elements you get an adjustable hem and anti-snag Velcro cuffs to keep out the wind and rain, whilst the under arm pitzips help dump excess heat when you’re working hard.
How does it fit?
We are big fans of the Rab Women's Regular fit - it suits a lot of women's body-shapes and is still nicely tailored without being restrictive and to enable you to layer up underneath. The Arc also has a slightly longer back length to cover your bum.
Where does it fit in the layering system?
The Arc is primarily designed as an outer shell, which means it works well to protect you from strong winds on cold days, right up to torrential downpours.
- Recycled Pertex Shield Revolve3-Layer construction
- Fluorocarbon-Free DWR
- Helmet-compatible hood with wired peak and roll-down Velcro closure
- Fleece lined chin guard for comfort
- Stuffs into hand pocket
- YKK AquaGuard front zip with dual internal storm flap
- YKK AquaGuard zipped A-Line pockets
- YKK AquaGuard pit zips
- Anti-snag Velcro cuffs
- Hem drawcord with cord retainers
- Fit: Women's Regular