Women's Rab Ascendor Summit Hoody

Product detailed description

Rab Ascendor Summit Hoody

The new Rab Ascendor series of technical mid-layers features a sophisticated combination of materials for the best balance of thermal insulation and breathability during all kinds of activities, not just mountaineering.  The Ascendor Summit Hoody is the ultimate model in this series. Since 2020, Rab has set a goal since 2020 to gradually develop sustainability and minimize our footprint as much as possible. However, this isn’t just some superficial “marketing” plan; Rab takes great care to evaluate recycling methods to ensure that it all makes sense. So, naturally, Rab’s new mid-layers also feature recycled materials.

Pertex® Quantum Air + Thermic™ G

The lightweight and windproof Pertex® Quantum Air is used on the chest and part of the abdomen, the upper sleeves up to the elbows, and the lower part of the hood (ear coverage). The DWR finish provides light water resistance. Pertex is lined with ultra-warm, absorbent, and highly brushed fleece, which, together with the outer material, is exceptionally breathable. The waist, hips, lower torso, lower sleeves, hood, forearms, and underarms feature lightweight and breathable Thermic™ G fleece. This combination effectively wicks away moisture, making it ideal for highly aerobic activities and suitable for use as both an outer and mid-layer.

Accessories

The jacket features a close-fitting hood with an elastic hem and is designed to be worn under a helmet if necessary. The bottom hem of the jacket is equipped with an elastic hem. The sleeves also have elastic cuffs equipped with thumb loops. The jacket’s hem is “dropped,” meaning it slopes downward from the torso toward the seat, providing protection for the lower back. The central zipper is a YKK and allows for effective ventilation. The jacket has a single chest pocket with a YKK zipper.

Usage

The Rab Ascendor Summit Hoody provides warmth, wind protection, and some water resistance (DWR finish). We would most highly recommend it for demanding winter ascents, mountaineering, and general climbing activities. It will certainly come in handy on ski mountaineering and backcountry expeditions as well. However, it also serves excellent for less ambitious activities—cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and winter hiking. Thanks to its ingenious combination of materials, it can be used as an outer layer or as a classic mid-layer in a layering system.

In the Rab Ascendor series, Nalehko also offers an ultralight version: Rab Ascendor Light Pull-On, the hooded Rab Ascendor Light Hoody, or the warmer Rab Ascendor Hoody.

If you're unsure about which fleece to choose, we've prepared a NALEHKO guide for you.

A more comprehensive analysis of mid-layers on our blog. 

Rab Ascendor Summit Hoody Women's Sweatshirt:

• Weight: 278 g (size S).
• Outer material: 20D Pertex® Quantum Air lined with soft, brushed fleece.
• Material: Thermic™ G.
• Strategic placement of materials based on anticipated physiological exertion.
• Hood - soft mesh fleece (overlaid with Pertex® Quantum Air at the ears).
• 3/4 central YKK zipper with deep ventilation.
• One chest pocket, also with a YKK zipper.
• Flat seams for greater comfort.
• Elastic cuffs and bottom hem of the jacket.
• Dropped hem.
• Integrated thumb loops.
• Back length: 67 cm (size S).
• Fit: slim.