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Womens Rab Stretch Neo Jacket in Aqua £250 If you've been following our facebook page  you'll know that there's been quite a sense of anticipation about the launch of the new Rab Stretch Neo Jacket . At last, it's here and available to view, try and buy from our stores. Out & About is one of the first independents in the country to stock this jacket so make sure you don't miss your opportunity to be in at the beginning too. The unique feature of the Stretch Neo Jacket is its use of a brand new fabric, POLARTEC® NeoShell® , the first fabric to combine the superior breathability, ventilation and stretch of a soft shell with the waterproof performance of a hard shell. Mens Rab Stretch Neo jacket in Maya £250  If you are into diagrams, charts and videos with elevator music, Rab have put together some information on their website to explain the principles behind the fabric technology. Although the jackets are very new to the market, extensive testing in th...

  In Harrogate we are currently offering the Rab Vapour Rise Jacket at only £87.50 (was £110). Seen by many as the ultimate soft shell Vapour Rise has something of a cult following

Available in our Peebles branch and costing £100 the Rab Vapour-rise Lite is an active cut soft shell jacket constructed from wind resistant Pertex® Equilibrium combined with a lightweight wicking lining for warmer days. By balancing wind resistance and breathability the Vapour-rise Lite Jacket creates a comfortable operating environment through a wide range of activities. For high intensity activities like running and mountain biking the Vapour-rise Lite makes an excellent cold-weather outer layer and in warmer weather it comes into it’s own for hill-wallking and mountaineering use. If, like us, you enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities all year round, the Vapour-rise Lite could easily become one of your most versatile garments. A size medium weighs only 390g and features include:   Excellent wicking properties and fast drying fabrics Collar drawcord to help keep out the elements (men’s) 2 optimum access chest pockets Reflective trim details Full length 2 way zip Sing...

Nothing beats a down-filled jacket for instant comfort and warmth. We are currently featuring jackets from Rab and Marmot , both companies which have a long heritage in the field. Founder of Rab the eponymous Rab Carrington started making sleeping bags over 30 years ago to fund his climbing expeditions and the British based company has developed from there making products for some of the most extreme conditions in the world. Marmot have similarly humble origins on the other side of the Atlantic, where in 1973 climbing students Eric Reynolds and Dave Huntley began constructing down jackets and sleeping bags in their dorm rooms at the University of California. Their commitment to applying fabric and construction technology to enhance the outdoor experience for everyone has remained core to Marmot’s development over the ensuing 35 years. .....

The classic application for synthetic insulation in outerwear is in a “belay jacket”, a functional piece that can be stowed in your rucksack and then thrown on top of your outer layers when it’s your turn to belay, to help prevent you from cooling down excessively during a period of inactivity. The relative tolerance of synthetic insulation to damp and wet conditions when compared with down-filled insulation means it tends to be well suited to the British winter climate.