Rab
Men's Downpour Eco Waterproof Jacket
Still listed on Rab's Canadian store at our last check, while Rab's UK, EU and US stores list the Men's Downpour Waterproof Jacket. Whether the Downpour replaces the Downpour Eco is not stated in Rab documentation we have seen, so no succession is claimed.
Verdict
A light recycled-fabric rain shell aimed at hillwalkers who want protection in a pack rather than a technical alpine layer.
Research status: Research-based assessment
Best for
- Pack-carried backup shell
- First waterproof purchase
Not ideal for
- Helmet use
- Warm-weather high output
Price and availability
No manufacturer price recorded with a region and a checked date.
Visit manufacturerPrices change. We record the manufacturer's recommended price with the region and the date checked, and we do not present a promotion as a permanent price.
ⓘ What the specification labels mean
Manufacturer published: printed by the brand on an official page or document. Independently measured: reported by a named third party. WaterproofJacket.com physically tested: measured by us from a real test record. Not published: we checked the brand's documentation and it does not publish this figure. Not researched yet: we have not checked this field yet. Not independently verified: we have seen the value but not yet confirmed it against a dated primary source.
Construction and waterproofing
- Layer construction
- 2.5L
- Membrane or coating
- Not independently verified
- Membrane generation
- Not independently verified
- Face fabric
- Not researched yet
- Face-fabric denier
- Not researched yet
- Backer or lining
- Not researched yet
- Seam sealing
- Not researched yet
- DWR treatment
- Not researched yet
- Manufacturer PFAS wording
- Not researched yet
- Recycled content
- Not researched yet
- Country of manufacture
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Recorded in earlier research as a Pertex Shield package; pending confirmation against the current official page.
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Performance figures
- Waterproof rating
- Not published by the manufacturer
- Waterproof test method
- Not researched yet
- Breathability rating
- Not published by the manufacturer
- Breathability test method
- Not researched yet
- RET
- Not researched yet
- MVTR
- Not researched yet
- Air permeability
- Not researched yet
- Windproof claim
- Not researched yet
- Our own measurement
- Not applicable
- Third-party measurement
- Not independently verified
Not published by the manufacturer
No hydrostatic-head figure recorded from an official Rab page.
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No MVTR or RET figure recorded from an official Rab page.
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Not applicable
We have not physically tested this jacket.
Not independently verified
Hydrostatic head, MVTR, RET and air permeability come from different laboratory methods. We never convert one into another and never present a manufacturer's laboratory figure as our own measurement.
Weight and packability
- Published weight
- Not researched yet
- Version measured
- Not researched yet
- Sample size
- Not researched yet
- Independently measured weight
- Not independently verified
- Packed dimensions
- Not researched yet
- Self-stowing
- Not researched yet
- Stuff sack
- Not researched yet
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Hood, ventilation and features
- Hood
- Not researched yet
- Hood adjustment
- Not researched yet
- Helmet compatible
- Not researched yet
- Main zipper
- Not researched yet
- Two-way front zip
- Not researched yet
- Storm flap
- Not researched yet
- Pit zips
- Not researched yet
- Other ventilation
- Not researched yet
- External pockets
- Not researched yet
- Internal pockets
- Not researched yet
- Cuffs
- Not researched yet
- Hem
- Not researched yet
- RECCO reflector
- Not researched yet
- Snow skirt
- Not researched yet
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Fit and layering
- Manufacturer fit
- Not researched yet
- Our fit assessment
- Not independently verified
- Layering capacity
- Not researched yet
- Hem length
- Not researched yet
- Sizes
- Not researched yet
- Size notes
- Not researched yet
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We have not handled this jacket, so we publish no fit assessment.
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Ownership, care and repair
- Warranty
- Not researched yet
- Repair programme
- Not researched yet
- Spare parts
- Not researched yet
- Washing instructions
- Not researched yet
- Reproofing guidance
- Not researched yet
- End-of-life programme
- Not researched yet
- Availability
- Listed on Rab's Canadian store
- Colours
- Not researched yet
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Manufacturer published · checked September 9, 2026 · source
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Strengths
- Light for the price
- Recycled face fabric per Rab's own naming of the model
Limitations
- Regional availability only
- 2.5-layer inner surface wears faster than a laminated backer
Jackets with something in common
Grouped by a shared, documented property. Not a ranking.
- Arc'teryx Beta Jacket · Same primary use (Hiking)
- Rab Men's Downpour Mountain Waterproof Jacket · Same membrane technology
Alternatives in the database
Sources
- officialRab CA — Men's Downpour Eco Waterproof Jacketchecked
Specification correction history
- — Status: was "Current generation", now "Current, regional availability — listed on Rab CA while other regions list the Downpour".
Status: Current, regional availability · Written by WaterproofJacket.com editorial desk
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