The Perfect RAB waterproofs for summer 

That's amazing to hear and a real testament to how well these products have been designed!! Thank you for taking the time to comment!

Regarding the RAB summer jackets featured in the video, they are indeed designed to be fully waterproof, providing reliable protection in various outdoor conditions. However, it's essential to recognize that like any waterproof jacket, proper care is crucial for maintaining performance over time. As you rightly mentioned, regular maintenance such as reapplying the durable water repellent (DWR) coating when needed ensures that the jacket continues to perform at its best and prevents it from "wetting out." With a bit of care and attention, these jackets can offer long-lasting waterproofing and continue to accompany you on many adventures.

@@tauntonleisure I understand what you're saying and I realise Rab's intention with these jackets. I just wish somebody would test them. There are no reviews anywhere. My main concern is that neither of them are Gore-Tex.

The membrane is still waterproof once the DWR has worn off. Indeed the DWR is not there to keep the jacket waterproof, it is there to stop the outer face fabric from becoming saturated and thus impeding vapour passing out from the inside to the outside.

Stretch is a bit of a “stretch” so to speak. It’s just not rigid.

You can definitely trust this material but you need to know its limitations. Would you be wearing these jackets in the middle of winter with a 65L pack on? No its not up to that task, but in warmer conditions these will out perform a more ridged shells in terms of breathability and comfort. My Kinetic has just reached the 3 year mark and has been amazing.

The Kinetic Ultra has definitely got stretch the other two maybe more toward the less ridged side