What is the Cirrus Flex Vest?
It's an updated version of Rab's popular Cirrus Flex Vest, a synthetically insulated, warm, close-fitting gilet with stretchy side panels for breathability. Suitable for both everyday and active outdoor use, it's the ideal layering piece for when temperatures drop.
The update includes new larger baffles and a warm, high-loft synthetic insulation called PrimaLoft® Silver Rise. This insulation boasts a unique construction and a warmth-to-weight ratio comparable to high-quality natural down.
What is it made from?
The Cirrus Flex Vest uses a combination of synthetic insulation and Rab's Thermic stretch fleece panels along the sides to increase airflow, breathability and comfort. This fleece allows air to pass through and sweat to escape, preventing you from overheating when working hard.
Insulation: Rab has used PrimaLoft® Silver Rise synthetic insulation for reliable warmth, which is made from 100% recycled polyamide from post-consumer recycled material. PrimaLoft® Silver Rise is lightweight and highly durable insulation with a unique construction that allows it to resist compression. It boasts an impressive warmth-to-weight ratio comparable to high-quality natural down without any of the faff, making it a great vegan-friendly alternative, that can still perform even when wet.
Outer and lining: The Cirrus Flex's outer and lining are constructed from 20D Pertex Quantum, made from recycled polyamide. Pertex Quantum is an incredibly lightweight yet durable material that will protect you from wind and light rain. It's also exceptionally breathable and highly packable, making it ideal for slightly more intense activities such as mountaineering and climbing, when you may be layering and de-layering more frequently and will need to pack the vest away.
This material is coated in a fluorocarbon-free DWR (durable water repellent) to allow light rain and snow to bead and roll off the surface. However, please note that this does not make the vest waterproof.
Side panels: For the stretchy side panels Rab has selected Thermic™ fleece, that comprises polyester and spandex. Thermic™ stretch fleece balances durability, warmth and fast-drying properties to provide the ultimate performance fleece fabric that adapts to various activities and conditions.
What are its features?
The Cirrus Flex features a cosy stand collar to protect the back of your neck from cold winds and drafts. The vest is fastened with a centre front zip with an insulated baffle to help prevent heat loss and a fleece-lined chin guard to avoid any discomfort around the face when fully zipped.
For storage, you'll find two zipped hand pockets for your trail essentials and an inner security chest pocket ideal for more valuable belongings or items that you want to keep out of the cold, such as a mobile phone or car keys. The chest pocket also doubles as an integrated storage, allowing the vest to be packed inside the pocket when not in use, so it will take up less space in your backpack. This integrated storage pocket also has a clip-in-loop for attaching to a harness, or outer pack with a carabiner. YKK® zippers are used throughout for smooth and easy operation.
Finally, elasticated armholes and a single-sided hem adjustment with an anti-snag tether help trap warm air inside the vest, keeping you warm and comfortable when popping it on over bulky layers.
Features
- 20D Recycled Pertex® Quantum outer with fluorocarbon-free DWR
- Thermic™ stretch fleece side panels
- 20D Recycled Pertex® Quantum lining with fluorocarbon-free DWR
- PrimaLoft® Silver RISE 100% recycled synthetic insulation
- YKK® VISLON® centre front zip with insulated zip baffle and fleece-lined chin guard
- 2 YKK® concealed zipped hand pockets
- YKK® zipped inner security chest pocket
- Integrated storage pocket with clip-in loop
- Elasticated armholes for warmth and comfort
- Single-sided hem adjustment with anti-snag tether
- Fit: Slim