Inspired by the demands of big wall climbing, the Borealis Jacket is Rab's lightest softshell, combining wind resistance, high breathability and a small packsize. The perfect climber's piece, it's as at home on a windy crag as it is high up the climbing wall.

The Borealis Jacket is made with lightweight and stretchy Matrix™fabric, allowing complete freedom of movement. Designed for use on long multi-pitch routes where the weather can be variable, while features like the YKK® front zip with chin guard and half hem drawcord offer adaptability and shelter from the wind as conditions vary. The two YKK® zipped, mesh-lined Napoleon chest pockets ensure access to the essentials when wearing a harness.

Our lightest softshell jacket, the Borealis Jacket is wind resistant and highly breathable; it does everything you need it to, in one tiny package

The Specifics

• Fit: Regular
• Outer Fabric: Fabric Outer - Matrix™: with DWR (thats a waterproof spay on coating)
• 85% nylon 6 15% elastane
• Weight: 240g 
• Lightweight Matrix™ single weave with 2-way stretch and DWR
• Low profile, under-helmet hood with lycra binding
• YKK® VISLON front zip with chin guard
• 2 YKK® zipped, mesh-lined pockets, left side doubles as integrated stuff sack
• Lycra bound cuffs
• Half hem drawcord
• Reflective brand

The best part? It packs down into its own stuff sack. It's like a jacket that does yoga. One minute it's full-sized outerwear, the next it's the size of a grapefruit. If only my problems could compress like that.

Perfect for getting active in the outdoors or just standing outside wondering why you live somewhere with weather. Its not a waterproof jacket, but it will handle a shower and keep out the cold wind.