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Serious expedition warmth with full weather protection
Rab says:
The Batura is built to withstand seriously tough and cold conditions. Easily deflecting wind, snow, and spindrift with a robust Pertex® Shield ripstop outer, this waterproof down jacket is a match for some of the most challenging environments on Earth. It’s powered by 800FP down in strategically positioned boxwall baffles that allow it to fully loft, plus a heat-reflective TILT lining to minimise radiant heat loss. This unbeatable combination ensures it will keep you warm when you’re operating in freezing temperatures, from polar expeditions to daily wear in the world’s coldest regions. With a dropped outer fabric making the jacket more repairable and durable than ever before, the Batura is the obvious choice for staying dry and comfortable in hostile conditions.
Our Verdict
The Batura is built around one thing above all else: warmth. It uses 425g of 800FP hydrophobic goose down in a box-wall construction, backed up by Rab’s TILT heat-reflective lining and a fully waterproof Pertex Shield outer. At 1172g (Medium), it is bulky, but that is hardly surprising for a jacket designed for polar travel and high-altitude use.
The fit feels slightly shorter than I remember from previous Baturas, sitting just below the belt rather than feeling especially long. I also would have liked a crown adjustment on the hood. The face adjusters are internal, so you have to open the jacket to reach them, which feels slightly counterintuitive on something built for this level of protection. The upside is that there are no exposed cords to snag on an axe or other kit.
For most UK conditions, this is serious overkill, although I can certainly imagine appreciating it in the Cairngorms in the depths of winter.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Built with a heat-reflective TILT lining, reducing radiant heat loss for virtually no extra weight.
- 2-layer Pertex® Shield for added protection in unpredictable weather
- Body-mapped boxwall baffle construction with dropped outer fabric, optimising down loft and heat retention
- Mountain helmet-compatible 2-point hood offers superb protection and excellent visibility without feeling bulky
- 2-way YKK® VISLON® centre front zip with external hook-and-loop storm guard
- 2 YKK® AquaGuard® zipped chest and hand pockets
- 2 large internal mesh storage pockets
- Hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs lined with Pertex® Shield for protection
- Dual-sided rear adjustment and dropped hem improves warmth on lower back
Specifications
- Small weighs: 1091g
- Medium weighs: 1172g
- Large weighs: 1246g
- XLarge weighs: 1323g
- HH: 20,000mm
- MVTR: 20,000 g/m2/24hrs
- Fit: Regular
- Centre back length (Size M): 83cm
- HH: 20,000mm
- MVTR: 20,000 g/m2/24hrs
Material & Construction
- 40D 2-Layer Pertex® Shield Waterproof Technology with fluorocarbon-free DWR (95g/m²)
- Main Insulation: 800FP European Goose Down with Grangers Fluorocarbon-Free Hydrophobic Finish (425g/15oz, Size M)
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TILT Lining (Thermo Ionic Lining Technology)
- 100% Polyamide Woven Laminated Insulated
Help & advice:
- Rab Down Jacket Warmth Guide
- How to Wash and Care for Your Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag
- Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Waterproof Jacket
- Time-Saver Guide to PFC Free
- About Rab
- Choosing a Waterproof Jacket
- MVTR Breathability
- Hydrostatic Head
- Down Quality
- All About Down
- Hydrophobic Down
- Responsible Down Standard
- Ethical Down
- Rab Sustainability and Responsibility
- What is PERTEX Shield?
