Rab Kangri Waterproof Jacket | Lockdown Tips

[@BearGryllsSpoofs]

Top notch video! And a lovely garden space you have!!! Where about d’u live?

[@Nate1975]

Wish it was longer. Do you wish it was longer?

[@albert21able]

Great review, Kaz. I just ordered it, Sized up I size.

[@juleshastings7587]

Thank you Kaz for this really plain speaking review. I have two A4 sheets of analysis and prices of cagoules that I compiled in lockdown (oh dear, how sad!) and it must have been just before you posted this as it did not come up in my research! It was between Ladakh, Kangri and Firewall I see - as they all have stars at the side of them (I want a two way zip and a nice bright colour so I can be seen easily). Yesterday I was able to go to a Cotswold Outdoors shop and try on a Firewall - and although I am a 10/12 the 14 was what was required when wearing a fleece as well. I have a Rab of over twenty years which has now lost its waterproofness - it was expensive at the time but works out at less than £10 per year! Since then fashions have changed and things are a lot tighter fitting and shorter - the hoods now also seem very strange but it was useful to see how you can make it work for a walker as opposed to a climber with a helmet.

[@karenguttridge]

Hi! I’m so glad you found the review useful 😃 I’ve worn the jacket in quite a few long downpours and it’s not let me down yet. I agree about jackets changing over the years-why are they so tight and short now?! I particularly don’t understand the length-I like a jacket to cover my bottom too and keep that dry! I’m like you when it comes to research too-make a big comparison table!

[@DaveOutdoors]

Kaz, a great video, really enjoyed that, especially as I'm after a waterproof jacket. Thank you for sharing this. Hope you're well. Stay safe ATB Dave 👍

[@karenguttridge]

It’s a brilliant jacket Dave... it’s just the price 😱 I feel lucky to have it. Why does my gear wish list just get longer and longer..? 🤣🤣 Will I ever have enough stuff? (Clearly NO 😂) ATB-keep up the great videos! 😍

[@DaveOutdoors]

@@karenguttridge we all love new gear Kaz, never give up on the opportunity to waste a few more pound notes, we all love that camping retail therapy 😂🤣😂

[@niks_healthy_lifestyle1691]

You've convinced me to get one. I wanted the purple one but it was £280 whereas the blue one was £252 so I went with the blue & saved £30. X

[@karenguttridge]

Ahh I really hope you like it. I’ve worn it almost every day in lockdown and can’t find a single thing I don’t like. Definitely my fave waterproof so far 😊👍 Let me know what you think!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I keep saying I am buying a Rab jacket but then I look at the price and think, ouch! I know you get what you pay for and looking back the amount of cheaper jackets I have bought and then failed, I should have bitten the bullet earlier. Very comprehensive review, cheers Alan

[@karenguttridge]

Thanks Alan! I know what you mean though-I’m always buying less expensive gear which can be very good but is often hit and miss and I end up wishing I’d waited and paid more! This cost of this Rab jacket did hurt(!) but I honestly don’t regret it at all. I just need an endless supply of cash from somewhere to buy gear 🤣

[@TrailSage]

You get what you pay for right?! Fantastic review Karen. I appreciate the look at all the finer details and practical use.

[@karenguttridge]

I guess you do but it brings tears to your eyes when you hand the cash over 😂 This purchase has definitely been worth it.. you’ve got me thinking now whether I’ve ever bought any expensive gear that I was disappointed in... 🤔

[@TrailSage]

@@karenguttridge I know I have had a million of the other disappointments searching for the cheapest solution, lol.

[@karenguttridge]

@@TrailSage Totally with you on that one 😂😂

[@SimonOutdoors]

Nice one Kaz, brilliant video. I love the beanie too :) take care

[@karenguttridge]

Ahh thanks! 😃 What jacket do you have/is your fave?

[@SimonOutdoors]

@@karenguttridge I use the north face quest which is brilliant but a bit heavy!

[@stephanieboorer6116]

I am loving your videos. Really useful for me planning my SDW walk later in the year. x

[@karenguttridge]

Hi Stephanie-I’m so glad! When are you planning the walk for? I really loved it and definitely want to do it again. Just so many others I want to do as well!

[@stephanieboorer6116]

@@karenguttridge Hi Kaz, I am planning to do it in August, doing a mixture of camping and other accommodation. I'm in the process of getting my camping gear together, but getting there. I'm going to do a test run locally and stay at a camp site to check it all out in a couple of weeks. Very excited. Keep up the good work. Steph

[@karenguttridge]

@@stephanieboorer6116 Lovely month to do it! The test run idea is a great one-I really wish I’d done that then I would have realised that I needed to reduce the weight a little and I’d also have discovered that I hadn’t quite fitted my backpack correctly 🤣 If you have any more questions (on anything!) then please ask-I’ve done quite a bit of hiking in lockdown and each time you learn something 😊 Karen

[@ianstewartoutdoors]

Nice clear video Kaz well done my dear and Stay Safe.

[@karenguttridge]

Thanks Ian! Stay safe and healthy too 👍

[@ianstewartoutdoors]

@@karenguttridge I cant get out anywhere at the moment I have messed up my foot. Kaz can I ask what camera your using please.

[@karenguttridge]

@@ianstewartoutdoors I’m using 2 cameras in this video-my iPhone and my GoPro. I normally use my iPhone indoors and my GoPro outdoors 😊 Hope your foot heals quickly 👍

[@ConsidertheWonders]

Great review and we appreciate the details. We also really like the color 🥰👍

[@karenguttridge]

It was the colour that first attracted me! I’m a fan of Rab gear so was easily persuaded! 😊

[@johnhorner769]

There's been many a good jacket ruined by a naff hood. Rab and Paramo are up there with the best.

[@karenguttridge]

I haven’t tried Paramo but really want to 😍 The thing is there’s SO much gear I want-it’s never ending 😂

[@steveburbidge875]

Paramo purchased today, before seeing this

[@karenguttridge]

@@steveburbidge875 I’m sure the Paramo will be fab 😍 Which jacket did you buy Steve?

[@vivienmakovik8054]

Hi again Kaz. I like your hat, did you knit it? I did my first 17mile walk yesterday and got caught in rain, I was poorly prepared but thankfully it was at the end of the walk. I’m building up my mileage before I do some short trips, and finally SDW. I’ve got serious needie-wanties on this jacket.

[@karenguttridge]

Oh dear am I making you want to spend? 🤣 It’s a pricey jacket, but I feel it’s worth it 😊 I got my hat from Pachamama as I love their hats pachamamaknitwear.com/productlist.php?Sub_Category=Bobble+Beanies Well done you on 17 miles-a great walk! 🤩

[@scandinaviannaturediaries8892]

Looks great 👍

[@karenguttridge]

I love Rab gear! It’s always a winner 😊👍

[@filipinocanadianako]

Nice review!!

[@karenguttridge]

Thank you and thanks for watching! 😃👍

[@thecampingastronomer8554]

Great video Kaz 🙂👍

[@karenguttridge]

Ahh thanks! Do you have a fave waterproof? I’m interested in what everyone chooses 😊

[@thecampingastronomer8554]

@@karenguttridge I have a Mountain Equipment Ogre Goretex jacket bought about 10 years ago. For years it used to win Trail Magazines best jacket for UK conditions, but then Mountain Equipment discontinued it. I think it has been relaunched but is no longer goretex, and is now a bit lower down in their range.

[@karenguttridge]

@@thecampingastronomer8554 I hate it when you have some gear you love and they stop making it! Sometimes if I really like an item I’ll quickly buy another the same in case they cease production!