Rab Nexus Hoody Women's

🏔️ Description

The Rab Nexus Hoody Womens QFF-71 is a lightweight, stretchy, and breathable midlayer designed for hiking, trekking, and mountain activities where you need to regulate your temperature well while on the move. Its Thermic™ G fabric combines moderate thermal capacity with quick-drying, mobility, and a low-bulk construction that makes layering easy.

It is a particularly versatile garment for cool days, approaches, and variable-intensity activities, as it can be worn as a light outer layer in mild conditions or as a midlayer under a protective shell jacket.

⭐ Mountain Group's Review

The Nexus Hoody is one of those fleeces that performs especially well when you are looking for a layer that you can keep on for most of the activity. It does not aim to provide maximum insulation, but rather offers a very good balance between warmth, breathability, elasticity, and low bulk.

We recommend it for hiking and trekking, but also for approaches and technical terrain where freedom of movement and the ability to easily combine it with other layers are important.

⚡ Real technical performance

The 178 g/m² Thermic™ G fabric is a recycled polyester fleece that is stretchy and quick-drying. Its structure helps to vent excess heat during movement while maintaining an appropriate level of insulation for cool conditions.

📋 Technical specs

• Rab code: QFF-71.
• Fit: Regular.
• Weight: 258 g in size 10.
• Center back length: 63 cm in size 10.
• Main fabric: Thermic™ G, 178 g/m², recycled polyester fleece with circular backer.
• Zipper: Full-length YKK® VISLON® front zip with internal chin guard.
• Hood: Soft, close-fitting, and helmet-compatible (under-helmet).
• Pockets: 2 YKK® zippered pockets with mesh lining.
• Cuffs: Double-layer construction for added comfort.

🛠️ Functional details

• Stretchy fabric for ease of movement.
• Quick-drying and good thermal regulation during high-intensity activity.
• Low-bulk construction suitable for layering systems.
• Close-fitting hood designed for under-helmet use.
• Two zippered hand pockets with lightweight pulls.

🎯 Recommended use

• Hiking.
• Trekking.
• Climbing and approaches.
• General mountain use.
• Midlayer for variable-intensity activities.

✅ Is it for you?

✔ Yes, if you are looking for a lightweight, breathable fleece for active use.
✔ Yes, if you need a low-bulk midlayer.
✔ Yes, if you hike, trek, or climb.
✔ Yes, if you value elasticity and quick drying.
✘ No, if you are primarily looking for a very thick layer to stay still in extreme cold.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a jacket for extreme cold?

No. It is a lightweight fleece focused on activity and thermal regulation. In extreme cold, it should be part of a layering system.

Can the hood be worn with a helmet?

Yes. Its close-fitting design is intended to be worn underneath a helmet.

What fabric does it use?

178 g/m² Thermic™ G, a recycled polyester fleece designed to offer stretch, breathability, and quick drying.