- Is the Rab Ascendor Light Hoody warm enough on its own?
- Only in cool, dry conditions. It is designed as a breathable midlayer, so pair it with a shell or insulated jacket in wind, rain or real cold.
- How does it compare with other grid fleeces?
- It is warmer and more feature-rich than ultralight cottage fleeces, with a hood and three pockets, but heavier. It competes with mainstream grid fleeces like Patagonia's R1 on breathability and fit.
- Does the hood fit under a climbing helmet?
- Yes. Rab designed it as an under-helmet hood that sits snug around the face.
- What is the fit like?
- Slim. It sits close to the body to layer under a shell, so size up if you want room for a thick base layer.
- What pockets does it have?
- Two hand pockets and one zipped chest pocket.
- Is it good for ski touring?
- Yes. The breathable grid fleece and hood suit the climb, and it layers under a shell for the descent.
- Where is the Rab Ascendor Light Hoody cheapest?
- At Ultralight Outdoor Gear, for $99.98, 23% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Rab Ascendor Light Hoody?
- 14 stores we checked sell it, including Ultralight Outdoor Gear, SportsShoes.com, Nordstrom, Backcountry.com, Jenson USA.