-SHED, Mountain Equipment Rupal Jacket, Mens Alpine Shells
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Very Happy with my purchase

by pete, Verified Owner from BC, Canada Written on November 13, 2018
Campsaver shipping was super fast..
This is my first Mountain Equipment product purchase.
My use is around town, a few alpine hikes, ocean fishing, creek fishing.
Was looking for a good waterproof shell for under my fishing vest, this jacket is alot nicer than i expected, now i'm not sure if i'm willing to "ruin" it with fish smell ..
Jacket seems well put together, really liking the regular 3 Layer Gore Tex, its much thicker than Gore Tex Pro which is what i was hoping for, its definitely a little more crunchy/card board ish vs Gore Tex Pro which is a much lighter material.
I'm 5'11" 195 lbs, Large fits me great with a base layer & Hoody underneath.
Sleeve's are nice & long, cuffs leave plenty of room for gloves, love the large hood.
I like the Alpine fit, no baggy areas yet i can move arms around, reach up, twist side to side & it doesn't feel tight or restricted anywhere.
Also purchased a Janak at the same time but i'm reaching for this one first so far.
Only time will tell how this jacket really performs but i'm happy i pulled the trigger on this Rupal.
Pros:
  • Good value
  • great hood
  • Thick 3 Layer Material
  • Alpine Fit is Comfy
  • 75 Denier throughout
Cons:
  • Not as breathable as Gore Tex Pro
  • Wish it had Micro Grid inner lining
Best Used for:
  • Rainy/Snowy weather
Would recommend: Yes
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