What is the Borealis?The Borealis is one of the lightest, most breathable, and most versatile softshell jackets in existence. Use it for mountaineering, walking, climbing, scrambling, walking around town, as a midlayer, as an outer layer; the possibilities are endless!
What is the Borealis made from?The Borealis is made using Rab's Matrix softshell fabric; this fabric is water resistant, wind resistant, super stretchy, UPF 50+ rated and durable enough for just about any activity. The lightweight nature of this fabric also means it will pack down to a size not much bigger than an apple.
What are the Borealis' features?The beauty of this jacket is that it is beautifully simple; you get a super lightweight under-helmet hood with a lycra binding, a YKK front zip, two zipped chest pockets which sit way above where a climbing harness or rucksack hipbelt would sit, lycra cuffs, a hem drawcord and some reflective logos. When you come to pack the jacket down, simply unzip the right-hand chest pocket and stuff it into itself.
How does it fit?The Borealis fits into Rab's Women’s 'slim' category, however you can easily fit a mid-weight fleece underneath if you choose to use it as an outer layer. The super stretchy fabric also ensures you're not restricted, even with layers underneath.
Where does it fit in the layering system?We've been using the Borealis for years here at Trekitt and have worn it as an outer layer or a midlayer. It's a brilliant outer layer in the summer with just a t-shirt/baselayer underneath yet works in the winter over insulating layers when moving quickly.
- Women’s specific fit
- Super stretchy
- Breathable
- Water resistant
- Wind resistant
- Works as mid or outer
- Two chest pockets
- Under-helmet hood
- Packs into its own chest pocket
- UPF 50+