The Boreas Pull-on has been designed to offer fantastic sun protection when climbing or travelling in mountainous areas. The fabric does also offer some wind resistance but this does not compromise breathability and makes the Boreas a fantastic mid layer for both warm and cold conditions.
Weighs 250g / 8.8oz (Medium)
Cost: £41.99 RRP: £45.00
Rab Boreas Pull On
LIGHTWEIGHT STRETCH PULL-ON
The Boreas Pull-on is a lightweight stretch pull-on designed to offer protection from the sun and the elements when in the mountains.
The Boreas Pull-on has been designed to offer fantastic sun protection when climbing or travelling in mountainous areas. The fabric does also offer some wind resistance but this does not compromise breathability and makes the Boreas a fantastic mid layer for both warm and cold conditions.
Rab sponsored athlete Nils Nielsen has this to say on the new Boreas:
The Boreas and Sawtooth in action when guiding on Matterhorn
The Boreas and Sawtooth in action on Grand Capucin, Photo: Per Magne Bakke
The last month I’ve been in the French and Swiss Alpes climbing and guiding. Almost every day I’ve been wearing the new Boreas top and Sawtooth jacket. Together it’s a perfect combo for both warm and cold days in the mountains.
The Boreas is a thin pull on with a hood, it breaths well, but is still quite windproof. And the hood is super good when it’s windy. The stretchy fabric makes it fit good both with and without a helmet. And the small chest pocket also works well as a stuff pocket and is easily clipped to the harness on warm pitches in the sun.
On colder days I’ve been using the Sawtooth jacket outside the Boreas for both climbing and guiding. The two napoleon pockets don’t conflict with the harness but still they are big enough for map and other essentials.
Our Verdict
Very thin garment so great for layering, the hood is the low profile type that fits around the face and under a helmet. It weighs less than twice a windshirt - and whilst it does a slightly different job (provides insulation as well as protection) - it provides a higher spec'd alternative.
Please note the images are rubbish - all the Boreas Pull-ons have contrast stiching, the Burnt Umber and Apple colour have Dark Grey contrast and look fantastic.
Features
Soft, breathable, light stretch layer offering high sun protection
UPF 50+
Deep venting chest zip
1 chest stash pocket for small items Under helmet hood
Flatlock low bulk stretch seams for comfort and easy layering
Open cuffs for easy rolling
Medium Cut
Specification
Colour: Beluga, Blazon, Burnt Umber, Breaker, Apple
