Rab Latok Alpine Jacket - Men's - 2009 BCS

Rab was never on my radar of brands to look at when choosing some technical clothing. Now I might be a loyalist. I have used this shell for a bunch of different things so far and it has far exceeded my expectations. I love how its very low key and you can wear this anytime without looking like you are going to tackle a mountain after you finish buying groceries. The quality of the construction is top-notch and inspires confidence that the price paid will be well worth it.

I have been in a few complete downpours in this jacket and it performs flawlessly. I love the wire brim hood because it helps keep the water from pouring down the hood into the jacket. It also is nice to have a hood that stays where you want it and not flopping in front of your face at the most inopportune moment. The material is more substantial feeling than some of the lightweight Gore-Tex options, but in my opinion breathes better than any of them. There are no pit zips and it does not need them. I sweat standing still and this jacket does an admirable job of keeping me as dry as can be reasonably expected. When I do start to heat up it is not long that I feel dry again.

I am 6' and weight 168lbs with a fairly athletic build and the Medium fits flawlessly. I had to return the Large I bought because it was well, large. I can fit a few thin layers or even my Stoic Breaker Fleece under it without sacrificing my range of motion. If you are between sizes like I was I would size down unless you plan to put lots of thick layers underneath.

I only wish that it packed down a little bit smaller, but that is just a nitpick and I highly recommend this jacket if you are thinking about buying it.

Had to return it due to its odd fit. I am 5'7, 135 and ordered a small. The sleeve and waist lengths fitted very nicely. Problem is the armpit area is disproportionately small and felt very restricted and uncomfortable with only a light sweater. Move up to medium and the lengths would be too long and the torso too wide. As a owner of Gore-Tex XCR (essentially Pro Shell?) and eVent jackets; the latter felt more comfortable. Bottom line: a great looking and high quality jacket but sadly, its' measurements does not work for me.

This Jacket is incredible don't get me wrong. I love everything about it other than that it felt really long on my body. I hate jackets that are really long because they always end up bunching up around my waist. If it weren't for that, I would of held on to it.
As far as quality goes, the jacket seemed very well designed. EVent fabric is for real and the high zippers are a must for anyone using a harness.

Just got this jacket in the mail and it seems pretty awesome. Good quality, lightweight. I'm 5'9 170lbs with 42" chest and the M is good with no layers. Could put a 200 weight fleece under it and it is a little too snug for me in the arm pits. I need it for layering so i had to return it. If you have broad shoulders i doubt this would work for you very well. If you're 5'9 average build with 39-40" chest which is average this would be a great jacket to own. 5 stars cuz if i was built like most people this would be an amazing jacket to own.

I've only had this jacket for a short time so it hasn't received much trail testing yet but I'm impressed so far. The first day I had it out, it poured all day long and the jacket kept me dry and comfortable. The wire brimmed hood is especially nice.

I can definitely tell this jacket breathes well and it definitely kills Gore-Tex XCR but I'm not ready to say yet whether I think it outperforms Gore-Tex Pro.

The cut of the jacket is perfect - pretty athletic with some room for layering. I could wear a high-loft fleece or down sweater under this with no problems. The hood, while easily accommodating for someone wearing a helmet, also cinches down nicely for everyday use. The sleeves and waist are perfect length. I'm 5'11" and 160 lbs and the medium fits me perfectly.

I was a little worried about the durability of the material and while it's not quite as substantial as the Arc'Teryx SV jackets, it's no less substantial than the Beta AR and it features a nice ripstop fabric.

So far, I'm happy with it. I can't wait to really put it to the test with a pack and some steep hills. I tend to sweat a lot under moderate conditions.

Event fabric is fantastic. I've never felt more comfortable in a hardshell. It's so good, I don't worry about layering up with a softshell for approaches anymore. I get sweaty on the hike in to ice climb, and dry out quickly enough that I don't get clammy standing at the belay. It's really the perfect system. The sleeves are longer than average, perfect for climbing. The length is good, 3/4 length. A little longer than a Arcteryx Alpha, but not as long as the Theta Jacket (I think). The high pockets are mountaineering focused. My only gripe is the chin guard over the zipper, it doesn't stay flat well enough. In fact the entire neck area is somewhat poorly shaped for me. And the roll away hood is fairly useless for me. The neck gets so bulky you can't do much with it. I see the purpose, but it's not something I need. Oh, and there's no Goretex crinkle! The fabric is quiet.

I love it. Thats all i gotta say. It keeps me super dry inside and out.

I spent months looking around for and researching jackets online and after debating between the Patagonia Stretch Alpine and the Rab I decided on the Rab.

I've been out a few times with it so far, mostly skiing with some backpacking and have been impressed. I'm 6' 135 lbs and the medium fits well with room for layers. I probably could have gotten away with the small.

The hood is excellent, not big enough for a ski helmet but it'll work great for any climbing helmet. I haven't found myself wishing for pit zips yet either. Haven't had any rain yet but it has performed great in wet snow.

This jacket is bomber, the guys at RAB literally thought of everything. It zips very high to cover your chin completely, and keep rain/snow/whatever from going down your jacket. It is light weight, weighing in at only 16oz. and the high hand pockets make accessing your stuff easy no matter what is around your waist. The external pockets also have zipper flaps on the inside, along with a waterproof zipper to make sure that your essentials never get wet. The hood is completely compatible to a head or a helmet, and it can adjust in 2 places (one in the back, and two pull strings in the front). The event technology cannot be beat. I had a goretex paclite before this and it was like wearing a plastic bag compared to this. Also the arms are long enough for me since I am 6'2" 195lbs. (I ordered a large) and there is tons of fabric underneath your arms so that when you lift them above your head the jacket barely rides up, it will a little if you try, but not enough to complain about. The only thing that takes a little getting used to is that it zips Euro-style, meaning the zipper is on the left which can be a bit foreign to guys, but you get over it/used to it very fast. One last thing that I think sets this jacket apart, is the fact that the brim of the hood is a moldable wire that you can curve to whatever suits your activity best. It is small details like this that make RAB among the best.

Great shell... simple and clean lines. Fits very well. I'm 6ft 155lbs with long arms and the cut is perfect with either one layer or four/five. Event stuff works. Durable material and moves with you better tahn goretex. Love it.

If you are anything like me you have spent the better part of your outdoor carreer swearing by Gore~Tex and its many redeeming qualities. Brace yourselves, my brand faithful compadres. An invasion is coming from across the pond and outerwear as we know it will never be the same. Those savvy Brits at Rab have completely outdone themselves in making the Latok Alpine shell. Constructed from 3 layer eVent fabric so breathable that pit vents are a thing of the past. A moldable visor is just the icing on the cake, topping off a hood roomy enough and versatile enough to fit over any helmet. Two napoleon pockets replace the old fashioned stash pockets (useless when climbing or hiking as the waist belt on your pack covers them anyhow). Fully sealed zips, ample room in the torso, two interior mesh pockets, waist cinch and velcro cuffs complete this Scottish juggernaut. In short, the Latok Alpine is the perfect pairing of advanced fabrics and minimalism at its finest.

This is a great jacket in so many ways. Love the breathability, the wire brim on the hood is awsome. My only gripe is the fit of the jacket through the shoulders/chest. I am 6'1" 205lbs and wear a 44" chest suit. The jacket in XL fit is tight through the shoulders/chest. It feels tight, even without a thick underlayer and it is a bit baggy through the torso. All in all, still a good jacket, but if you are barrel chested, you may want to consider other options.

Got this jacket for wet northwestern hikes and bumming around Seattle. it hasn't once disappointed. 3L eVent is as waterproof as it gets, while still remaining exceptionally breathable. waterproof zippers and taped seams add comfort, and underarm zippers do the trick when i'm hoofing it. Sizing is generally for a leaner more athletic build, but allows for an insulation layer underneath. only reason i gave it four stars is because i wish it was a little less expensive, but then again, you get what you pay for!

I'm 5'9" 200lbs. I wear a a 44-45 suit. I ordered an XL and had to send it back. Didn't fit in the shoulders with only a base layer. Construction looked good, but expected at this price.