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The Rab Women's Borealis Hooded Jacket is a stretch softshell built for high-output days that span scrambling, climbing, ski touring, and trail running. Single-weave nylon (88% recycled nylon, 12% elastane) carries a fluorocarbon-free DWR finish that sheds wind and light precipitation while moving freely through full range of motion. A low-volume hood fits under a climbing helmet without blocking vision, and a YKK front zip with an internal chin guard closes cleanly to the chin. Elastic cuffs seal out wind at the wrist, two hand pockets hold small essentials, and a dual-sided hem adjustment sits flat under a harness or pack belt. At 8.8oz/251g, it packs small enough to carry as a spare layer on alpine days.