Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket - Men's
Rab
$240.00
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The Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket lands with a lean, mountain-ready mood—warmth that moves with you. A lofty PrimaLoft Gold Active+ insulation delivers heat without bulk, while Pertex Quantum Air nylon on the outside shrugs off bite and wind. Add in a DWR coating and an Atmos ripstop lining, plus an under helmet hood that tucks in tight when temps drop, and you’ve got a layer built for quick moves and long view breaks.
Regular fit sits at hip length, layering smoothly over base layers or under a shell. The jacket is easy to wear through varying tempos—whether you’re grinding up a ridgetop or stepping into town after the descent. It accommodates the body with room to breathe, while the low-profile silhouette stays lean under outer layers and keeps warmth close without getting in the way.
Rab’s alpine lineage shines through in a piece that pairs light weight with reliable warmth. This Xenair jacket slides from trail to street with the same calm confidence, inviting a shell, fleece, or soft shell combo for shifting mountain weather and casual days alike.
Materials / Fabrication
- Face fabric: Pertex Quantum Air (20D 100% nylon) with DWR coating
- Lining: Atmos ripstop (20D 100% recycled nylon)
- Insulation: PrimaLoft Gold Active+ (55% recycled synthetic)
- Design features: under helmet hood
- Fit: regular
- Length: hip
- Center Back Length: 28 in
Recommended Care
- Machine wash cold on gentle with mild detergent; close all zippers and fastenings; turn garment inside out
- Do not use fabric softener or bleach
- Tumble dry low with dryer balls or clean tennis balls to restore loft; remove promptly
- Reapply a DWR finish after washing with a spray-on or wash-in treatment to maintain water repellency
- Avoid ironing; if needed, use a cool steam
Fit Notes
- Regular fit through the body supports easy layering over base layers.
- Hip length with a center back length of 28 inches keeps a shorter hem that moves with the hips.
- A lightweight insulator with Primaloft Gold Active+ and Pertex Quantum Air face fabric delivers warmth with breathable performance.
- An under helmet hood adds coverage around the head for added warmth in alpine conditions.