Rab reckon the Kinetic Alpine 2.0 is so comfortable it's easy to forget you're wearing a waterproof. It's a stretchy, soft and quiet shell made from Proflex fabric, with a breathable waterproof membrane and a fast-wicking backer that shifts sweat when you're working hard. Tougher panels on the hips, arms, shoulders and hood take the scrapes that come with climbing. The fit is closer than a normal shell, so it moves with you instead of flapping about. It's built for hikers, climbers and mountaineers who want to pare back the kit list on long, remote trips.

Sustainability

Recycled face fabric

The main Proflex fabric has a 100% recycled polyester face.

Features

• Helmet-compatible hood with a stiffened, flexible polymer peak
• Front and rear hood adjustment
• Water-resistant YKK AquaGuard two-way centre front zip
• YKK AquaGuard pocket zips
• YKK zipped inner chest pocket
• Reinforced fabric in the high-wear areas
• Brushed tricot chin guard
• Fully adjustable drawcord hem
• Velcro adjustable cuffs

And because it's soft and quiet, there's no chip-packet rustle every time you reach for a hold.

Specs

• Weight: 422.5 g
• Fit: Regular
• Centre back length: 75 cm (size M)
• Waterproofing: 10,000 mm hydrostatic head
• Breathability: 35,000 g/m²/24 hrs (MVTR)
• Main fabric: 3-layer Proflex with a recycled polyester knit face, PU membrane and polyester backer, 120 gsm
• Reinforcement: 3-layer Proflex stretch polyamide woven, 149 gsm
• Rab product code: QWG-69