Rab Positron Pro Jacket Review 

Update: I'm still using this jacket 3.5 years later! It has a few patches on it now, it's not quite as lofty as it was here, but still holding up great. I'm planning to use it aggressively for at least one more season for alpine trad climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, ice climbing belaying, and whatever other occasions arise. I may consider replacing this jacket after this season, but unless something drastically changes, I plan to replace it with the exact same one. @RabEquipment, if you want to give me a discount, I'm your gal ;) I've used this as my outermost layer to climb most of the volcanoes in Washington state including a VERY windy day atop Mount Tahoma (Mt. Rainier, 14k ft, ~35-40 mph winds). As a budding technical climber, I've found the stuff sack to be handy when I'm alpine climbing and it's very cold, as I can keep the jacket on my harness at easy reach (though it's not the most durable fabric so I have to be careful of sharp rock). I've worn this down to 11 degrees F in dry conditions with high quality base layers and many many layers of gloves, though I don't know if I'd want to test this jacket for a wet 11 degrees. It's easy to patch if you rip the material (not easy to rip, but sometimes you carry pointy things and they snag!) to extend the life of the gear. This jacket is This is a UK 10/US Small/JP 11. I'm 5'5" and 125lbs. I usually (depends on the activity of course) pair this with a sun hoody (or a merino wool base layer if I'm not climbing/mountaineering), the Arcteryx Atom LT, sometimes also the Arcteryx Proton LT OR the Montbell Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka Men's (pro tip - if you happen to be in Japan, buy Montbell producs there! The exchange rate makes all the prices around 60% of the price if you buy it in the US.) (Pro tip #2 - the men's Montbell jacket has a much better warmth-to-weight ratio women's, and more down fill overall. if you're a little flatter like me and don't mind slightly more masculine cuts, I'd go for that version).

I've watched (so far) three of your videos. I really appreciate a smart small women reviewing quality gear. I won't go into how the reviews on YT tend to be fashion focused for women, quality for men (in general) but wanted to say thanks. Really gives me a good idea on how it will fit and feel and you cover all the specs so brilliantly. Appreciated. (liked and subscribed).

It's unfortunate that there isn't any review of this jacket on RU-vid. I've been at summits with this jacket over a base layer and the Arct'eryx Proton in -25c and -33c. It's solid. Long sleeves, long hem, adjustable hood. Most of the jacket is box baffle, so there's almost no cold spot. It's a relaxed fit around the chest, and not much extra around the waist. Lots of pockets, two chest pockets, one on the outside and one on the inside. Double zipper for belaying. If I have to complain about something, I would say they could use 850 fill power instead of the 800. Thanks for your review, I hoped I add some value for people looking for details on the men's version.

Thanks for the thoughtful review! I'm thinking of getting this and your review was very helpful. :)😀

Thanks for the review. Looks like it was tailored for you! Waiting for mine to arrive and hope it fits as well as yours

Rab best quality outdoor company. Even the stiches are perfect

really solid review, thank you. I just bought my son the positron pro, which he took on a November trip to Montana

Thanks for the video! With the cinched hood, would you say you are able to adjust it enough to fit snug around your head when you are not wearing a helmet?

Could I ask you which color did you purchase ? Looks like the “celestial” might have been renamed or no longer sold? Thank you!

Thanks for the review, liked it a lot! May I ask: How tall are you and what is your weight (just if you don´t mind to share of course)

You’re so ❤️❤️❤️ nice vid!!!

I have a sizing question for you @Happy Hafu Hiker. The small looks nice on you. Do you mind sharing your height/weight? I am trying to decide between the XS and S. Thanks

The colour of it looks lovely on you. I like it fastened right up. I was wondering whether it rustles when you move about as I myself love that sound.it looks as if it keeps the elements out. I wonder if there is one that is the same colour but has a detachable hood as ite easier to fasten up withoutnhaving to undo it to have it snugly round thr neck. You have convinced me to have one and I'll get folk to see it on RU-vid and subscribe. You were excellent describing what it does. All thats left is to obtain one.

Hi there HHH I've bought the jacket on your recommendation and it's awesome thanks! I'm like you feel the cold in every bone in my body! But this jacket is next level warm!!! 👌 only thing is I can't get the hood drawstrings to stay tight as there ain't no buttons to press to keep the strings in place like there are on the bottom of jacket have you got any idea how the hood stays tight or do you have to adjust it every time? Thanks iain

Does the jacket flatten out about after some use? I am quite a stocky build and love the feel of the jacket but looks really bulky on me. P s I do realise this isn't a fashion jacket!

Hi there, thanks for your video. Did you try the Neutrino Pro at all? I am trying to decide between the two jackets. I will be doing a 6000m expedition in Ecuador and I run cold typically but also don't want to overheat... What kinds of expeditions have you used the jacket for? And to what temperature?

Great Review..😀

Hey! Thanks so much for the review - was really helpful :) What do you think about the sizing? Does it run small?

nice review. i purchased this in the mens. where is this jacket made? whats the tag say? how do you like it? any issues?

Hey Just curious What temperature you've worn this down to?

Hi! Can I ask how tall you are? This seems like an awesome jacket (I also run super cold), and debating whether to get a small like you or an xs!

What was the minimum temperature you were exposed to when wearing this jacket and how did you feel ?

come sei bella :)

Hi, is that a UK size 8 or a size 10?

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Beauty hiker

no whole body shot, no 360 view

Wow u cute

you look beautiful and cute

Are you on Insta?

omg you are so cute

u r cute☺️