![]() In the end, “waterproof” is a spectrum, and the Kinetic Alpine 2.0 is on the lower end. Rab claims that Proflex is waterproof, windproof, and breathable, although less so than their dedicated hardshells: The Kinetic Alpine 2.0 features a 10K hydrostatic head rating, compared to a jacket like Rab's Muztag, which has a 28K rating ( more about hydrostatic head ratings here). It achieves this status by way of Rab’s 3-layer Proflex fabric, which features a hydrophilic membrane sandwiched in between two stretch-knit fabrics (the outer layer is 20D). The Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0 defies categories, toeing the line between a hardshell and a softshell (Rab calls it a “soft hardshell”). To see how it stacks up to the competition, check out our articles on the best hardshell jackets, rain jackets, and softshell jackets. Below I break down my experience with the Kinetic Alpine 2.0. ![]() In the end, the Rab excels in comfort and wind resistance, but falls short of dedicated hardshells in terms of wet-weather protection. ![]() I put the Kinetic Alpine 2.0 to the test in Patagonia, where we faced both wind and rain throughout multiple days on the trail. Their Kinetic Alpine 2.0 is a hybrid jacket that merges the best traits from both hardshells and softshells in a design that’s at once pliable, breathable, and waterproof. Hailing from a region known for its wet and moody weather, U.K.-based Rab specializes in functional and protective outerwear for alpine environments.
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