The Rab Firewall has been a popular jacket with hillwalkers, hikers, and mountaineers thanks to its fuss-free, versatile design. Now, Rab has developed the design to produce a version of it that’s lighter and more packable.
The Firewall Light weighs 313g compared to the original’s 429g, so there is a considerable weight saving but, as I’ve found, without a loss of performance and comfort. The Firewall Light is packable, highly protective and comfortable to wear. It is made from a 3-layer Proflex waterproof shell which is hardy against the elements and makes this jacket the ideal companion for hitting the trail in mixed conditions.
Comfort, lightweight and performance are top priorities, and I found the Firewall delivers on all aspects. The jacket comes in sizes 8 to 16 and in four different colours including this Tuscan Red as well as Green Slate, Tempest Blue and Anthracite.
Materials
The Rab Firewall Light jacket is made from Rab’s own 20 denier 3-layer Proflex fabric which is both versatile and highly protective. Constructed from a highly flexible hydrophilic membrane, the fabric is breathable, with a MVTR breathability rating of 20,000, and combines the performance and protection of a hardshell with the stretch and feel of a softshell.