Rab Windgather Hoody Wmns – Ultralight Windproof Jacket for Trekking and Mountaineering

Description

The Rab Windgather Hoody Wmns is an ultralight windbreaker jacket designed for women seeking immediate wind protection without adding unnecessary weight or bulk to their pack. Minimalist, compact, and extremely functional, it is intended for dynamic mountain activities where conditions constantly change and every gram matters.

Made with recycled Pertex® Quantum 50D fabric, it offers an excellent combination of wind resistance, durability, and compressibility. It's the kind of garment that always ends up coming with you: from fast hikes and trekking to travel, alpine ridges, or summer outings where wind can drastically reduce the perceived temperature.

Its feminine, regular-cut design allows it to be worn comfortably over a light base layer or integrated within a technical layering system.

Real Technical Performance

In the mountains, wind can be as significant as rain or cold. The Windgather Hoody Wmns is designed precisely for that scenario: to offer an effective barrier against the wind during high-mobility activities without sacrificing breathability or weight.

The Pertex® Quantum fabric used in this jacket provides excellent wind resistance while maintaining a light and pleasant feel. Thanks to its compact construction and extremely low weight, it barely takes up space in your pack, making it a perfect emergency layer for fast hiking, quick walks, light trekking, or daily outdoor use.

The semi-elastic hood with an integrated visor helps protect the face in exposed areas and windy ridges, while the partially elastic cuffs and low-profile hem maintain the garment's stability during movement.

Additionally, the fabric incorporates a fluorocarbon-free DWR treatment, which helps repel light moisture and fine mist without compromising sustainability or breathability.

Quantitative Technical Specifications

• Weight: 179 g (size M)
• Back length: 75 cm
• Fit: Regular
• Outer fabric: Recycled Pertex® Quantum 50D
• Fabric weight: 72 g/m²
• Outer treatment: Fluorocarbon-free DWR
• Hood: Semi-elastic adjustment with rigid visor
• Main closure: Full-length YKK® front zipper with internal storm flap
• Pockets: 2 side zip pockets
• Cuffs: Semi-elastic
• Hem: Low-profile elastic adjustment
• Rab code: QWS-84

Comparison within the Rab range

Rab Windgather Hoody Wmns
It is one of Rab's most minimalist and lightweight options for pure wind protection. It prioritizes lightness, compactness, and simplicity for fast activities and continuous pack use.

Rab Borealis Hoody Wmns
The Borealis adds greater elasticity, breathability, and durability for intense technical activities such as climbing, scrambling, or light mountaineering. More versatile as an active softshell, but less minimalist.

Rab Vital Hoody Wmns
The Vital is even lighter and geared towards running or very fast activities, while the Windgather offers a slightly more robust fabric and a more protective feel in the mountains.

Rab Phantom Mountain Jacket Wmns
The Phantom is in another category: an ultralight waterproof for real rain. The Windgather is specifically focused on wind and light daily protection.

Recommended Use

• Trekking and fast hiking
• Fast hiking
• Travel and light outdoor use
• Ridges and windy exposed areas
• Occasional mountain running
• Use as an emergency windbreaker layer
• Mountain activities in spring and summer

Is it for you?

The Rab Windgather Hoody Wmns is an excellent choice if you're looking for an extremely lightweight and compact jacket to protect you from the wind during dynamic mountain activities.

If you value always having a layer of protection in your pack without hardly noticing additional weight, this is one of Rab's most balanced and versatile options within its collection of technical windshells for women.