Top Rated: Rab Boreas Softshell Pull-on (8.3 / 10)
Category: Lightweight (Under 300g) Softshell Pull-on
Something for all seasons? Not quite, but perhaps one half of the ultimate 4 season Softshell.
The Boreas is the ideal outer layer for trekking conditions equivalent to UK Summer, late Spring and Early Autumn. However, we really consider the Rab Boreas as one half of the perfect 4 Season Softshell. When paired with Mountain Hardwear's Super Chockstone jacket, you have a double layered Winter Soft Shell, with a Rab inner and a Mountain Hardwear outer, combining to form a breathable yet highly wind resistant, reasonably water resistant, tough and functional Winter jacket for active use. However, unlike a traditional alpine softshell, these two items can be used independently. So, in Summer, late Spring and early Autumn the Rab Boreas Pull-on provides ideal protection from the elements without causing overheating; likewise Mountain Hardwear's slightly heavier Super Chockstone will cover the remaining seasons: early Spring, and late Autumn.