What is the Cirrus Flex Hoody?
It's an update to Rab's popular Cirrus Flex Hoody, which is a warm and breathable synthetically insulated jacket, ideal for various outdoor and everyday adventures in cold weather.
The update includes larger baffles and a new warmer synthetic insulation called PrimaLoft® Silver Rise. This insulation boasts a unique construction and a warmth-to-weight ratio comparable to high-quality natural down, making it a great alternative to a down jacket.
What is it made from?
The Cirrus Flex 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 to down, that can still perform even when wet.
Outer and lining: The jacket'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 more intense activities such as mountaineering and climbing, when you may be layering and de-layering more frequently and will need to pack the jacket 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 jacket 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 close-fitting under-helmet hood to keep you warm and protected from the elements. The hood boasts a hybrid construction of warm fleece and cosy synthetic insulation for maximum breathability and thermal efficiency with minimal bulk.
The jacket is fastened with a centre front zip with an insulated baffle to help prevent heat loss through the zip and a fleece-lined chin guard to avoid any discomfort around the face when fully zipped. The sleeves are articulated to ensure a natural range of movement that's not restrictive, making this jacket suitable for various outdoor activities where you might be reaching up or stretching.
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 doubles as an integrated storage, allowing the jacket to be stuffed in 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 outside of your pack with a carabiner. YKK® zippers are used throughout for smooth and easy operation.
Finally, semi-elasticated cuffs and a single-sided hem adjustment with an anti-snag tether help trap warm air inside the jacket, keeping you warm and comfortable even 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
- Under helmet hybrid fleece and synthetic insulated hood construction
- 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
- Articulated sleeves, with semi-elasticated cuffs
- Single side hem adjustment with anti-snag tether
- Fit: Slim