5 Rab Neutrino Endurance (Winter 2011) Review

Reviewer: Denes, Budapest   (3-5-2012)

Very nice jacket and as expected, toasty warm after several minutes. There are no cold spots on it, the construction is first class. The inner Pertex Quantum fabric is really nice, gives that cosy feeling instantly.

I bought it for alpine adventures, so cannot really comment on its waterproofness. The sizing is more generous than most Rab garment. I can have several layers below the jacket (which is hardly true for the similar sized Rab softshell).

5 Rab Neutrino Endurance Review

Reviewer: phillip smith, sheffield   (12-7-2011)

This is an awesome jacket. Light, warm and well cut.

It has served well on (dry) belays in the Alps in winter, and as a sleeping bag substitute in the Abri Simond at minus 20 degrees (supplemented by blankets).

If you are going for full on light weight there may be other alternatives, but this is pretty bombproof so you get that as a bigger positive.

I wouldn't recommend this for Scotland as I got soaked on point five in it but then again, isn't that true for all down jackets.

Have skied in this too and found it really breathable on very cold days, not getting toooo hot skiing down but really appreciating it on the lifts.

All in all, a great jacket that will be a good benchmark for a few years yet I would have thought.

5 Rab Neutrino Endurance Review

Reviewer: Ben, Newcastle Upon Tyne   (23-9-2010)

A really good down jacket. Good ratio between warmth and weight. Generous length sleeves and good sized hood to fit helmets or other hoods under. Pockets are also well sized for cold hands. The jacket is also a good length. The outer fabric is very wind proof and resistant to brief splashes of rain or wet snow. I have worn it in -25C in Norway over and Montane pile smock and a Helly Hanson wool top and been comfortable and warm when stationary for long periods.