Frag Out! Magazine
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rain, but during physical exercises it will get dry thanks to the heat generated by our body. If someone wants protection against strong wind or downpour, they should use a hardshell, a solid jacket with a membrane. Softshells are to ensure that we will not sweat too much during excessive physical effort. In the case of Rapax, I was negatively surprised – the material provides resistance against light rain and wind, that is for sure. However, the offered breathability is pathetic, even if you consider it an "urban tactical jacket". When riding a bike outside the city or when chasing a bus, the material simply did not perform well – I would sweat a lot. Someone would say it was because of my "personal features" but had no such problems with the non-membrane softshells that I have used so far. In my opinion, the material of this jacket makes it completely useless in the field. It will perform well in the less dynamic urban environment, when you have to go from your car to your office or sweat for a while at the shooting range. If you are looking for a jacket for more demanding tasks, you should look for something else – you will have to pay more but stay satisfied. No hood is another disadvantage. What the bloody hell! Softshells are supposed to protect you against rain and wind! How can a softshell serve that purpose without the basic element, i.e. a good hood that provides protection against the evil chill?! Someone might say it is a jacket for urban activities. I will ask that person: so, what? Are cities free from rain and wind? It is a great disadvantage that you will experience once you notice the lack of the hood when it is needed. Dear Clawgear, just fix it as soon as possible. Another thing is the cut. Box cut. It fits perfectly – a cut like a box. Like a cardboard cube. It is neither well-fitted nor it can be adjusted. I simply do not like it. All the softshells I have worn so far were always tapered downwards in order to ensure better fitting to the body. Rapax is different. There is also another matter that makes me irritated: the asymmetric pocket on the sleeve. I prefer having two pockets, one for each sleeve, instead of having one pocket on one sleeve. Although it is possible to get used to it, I very often reached my right arm for a non-existing pocket. www.fragoutmag.com