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Mar 6, 2018 at 11:07 pm #3522782
Companion forum thread to: Rab Xenon X Review
The Rab Xenon X used to be the best all-purpose lightweight synthetic insulated jacket on the market. Over the last seven years, the author has used the Xenon and Xenon X for some fantastic outdoor adventures: a 35-day traverse of Alaska’s Brooks Range, climbing Denali, Half Dome, and El Cap, and other things. Though the Xenon X performs above average in our tests, a variety of other jackets now offer superior performance.
Sep 29, 2018 at 1:04 am #3557739I’m looking for a synthetic jacket for emergency use on winter mountain hikes. For example lost, injured or weather turned bad unexpectedly. So breathability is out. Is the xenon still considered to be a good option for this? The nunatak is significantly more expensive. Also thinking about the ee torrid Apex.
Sep 29, 2018 at 1:42 am #3557745I have an older Rab Xenon (pre “X”) and now have an EE Torrid hoody also (along with a pile of other synthetic puffies). The EE weighs half what the Rab weighs (though far more delicate in 7d) and is basically just as warm. If it’s really a backup piece, I’d go with the Torrid. The thing is, stuffing synthetics can mess up the loft over time. Keep them as loosely packed as possible when carrying them.
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