RokIzGud Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 (edited) Ok so I’ve been looking at both the Rab Latok Jacket and the Rab Latok Alpine Jacket. Theres only about a $40 price difference between the two so I’m kind of stuck. Do you think one is better than the other? Has anyone used them? What do you think? I heard the eVent fabric was pretty nice. Thanks! Edited December 24, 2009 by RokIzGud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 weight and pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromage Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 I have a Latok Alpine. I think it's a great value. It's very simple, which I like, and it feels like a sensible balance between being light and being tough. I got mine at Feathered Friends before they started selling the heavier version. For $300 it is not quite the impeccable tailored fit of Arc'teryx jackets, but costing 60% of the price of an Alpha LT I feel it is more than 80% as good. At first I thought I would miss having pit zips, but over time I have found the jacket does fine without them. The Event fabric has kept me dry with no complaints. The chest pockets are huge and having a zippered interior pocket has come in useful. All in all a clean, simple, jacket with no bling that does the job I want it to. If you want a jacket made from Event with a fit (and price) closer to Arc'teryx, the Westcomb stuff felt pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokIzGud Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Thanks Fromage and Kevino! I just bought the Latok Alpine. I hope it turns out to be a good jacket. Next investment; Rab Neutrino Endurance Down Jacket. Then im set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Its a great jacket. I just wish mine wasn't black! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokIzGud Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Do you mind me asking with you dont like the black? I almost went with black but for some last minute reason i went with red. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 So pictures come out better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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