It depends what sort of climbing you had in mind. It’s a pretty lightweight synthetic jacket, so is at its best in cool - as opposed to super cold - conditions. I’ve used it as a lightweight belay jacket in spring - autumn and it’s been perfect for that. In full on winter conditions you’d want something that’s slightly heavier/warmer.
@@ukclimbingofficial many thanks for your answer that's useful. I was keen to know how durable the outer of the garment is when e.g. climbing gritstone in the Peak District or scrambling grade 3s etc? Basically I wanted to understand its abrasion resistance for climbing on rock without a shell over it? If it is not great at this, can you let me know of some alternative jackets with similar qualities but are durable enough on rock. I have heard that the Outdoor research ferrosi jacket is great for this but unfortunately it is very difficult to get this in the UK.
The Xenair Light is designed primarily for when you're stationary, such as when you're belaying. Whilst I have used them on the move, they tend to get quite sweaty. For what you're describing you'd be far better off with something like a Vapour Rise, as they're designed with active use in mind, partly because they're more breathable and partly because their outer material was designed with Gritstone in mind.
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It all comes down to layering. Whilst the jacket I'm wearing is warm, it is a belay jacket designed to be warm whilst standing, so when I start moving again and take it off I still need a system that works.
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Fantastic.
Thanks Tom - hope it was of help!
What's your view on the rab xenair alpine light jacket for climbing?
It depends what sort of climbing you had in mind. It’s a pretty lightweight synthetic jacket, so is at its best in cool - as opposed to super cold - conditions. I’ve used it as a lightweight belay jacket in spring - autumn and it’s been perfect for that. In full on winter conditions you’d want something that’s slightly heavier/warmer.
@@ukclimbingofficial many thanks for your answer that's useful. I was keen to know how durable the outer of the garment is when e.g. climbing gritstone in the Peak District or scrambling grade 3s etc? Basically I wanted to understand its abrasion resistance for climbing on rock without a shell over it? If it is not great at this, can you let me know of some alternative jackets with similar qualities but are durable enough on rock. I have heard that the Outdoor research ferrosi jacket is great for this but unfortunately it is very difficult to get this in the UK.
The Xenair Light is designed primarily for when you're stationary, such as when you're belaying. Whilst I have used them on the move, they tend to get quite sweaty. For what you're describing you'd be far better off with something like a Vapour Rise, as they're designed with active use in mind, partly because they're more breathable and partly because their outer material was designed with Gritstone in mind.
Hi Rachael, what’s the name of the first jacket your wearing?
Hi Paul, it's the Rab Xenon 2.0 Insulated Jacket. Thanks
This jacket and that jacket does not mention the insulation amount per square gram or the fill power!
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when the jacket is soooo warm because of primaloft core why you wear an other jacket inside?
It all comes down to layering. Whilst the jacket I'm wearing is warm, it is a belay jacket designed to be warm whilst standing, so when I start moving again and take it off I still need a system that works.
@@ukclimbingofficial oh ok thanks