Hi there,
I’m living in the Alps in Austria and in autumn do a lot of typical heights (photography) up to 3200m.
I’ve got a very lightweight Rab event pull-on, but I’m realizing it’s getting too small for autumn use as there is not enough space for the insulation if you’re inactive/waiting at around 3000m – so I decided to look for a new one. I will keep the Pull-On for warmer warm times.
I usually take my Rab Generator Alpine (Primaloft) with me. I use this jacket for skiing, ski-touring, etc. It’s not exceptionally warm, but in this case I just take an additional layer like a down or primaloft vest with me.
The rain jacket I’m looking for should:
- not have any insulation (I prefer layering)
- full length zip
- pit zips if possible – the activities can get quite hard
- be as lightweight as possible since pack weight is at the limit already
I’m aware that the layering I described above could be improved as the Generator is a shell (although not against rain) on its own. But it breathes quite well and if there is no rain, it’s enough of a Jacket in the conditions I meet.
However, I’m open for ideas to improve the layering I currently have.
Any opinions on this?
