I've had a Xenon X for a while now and I've learnt to live with the internal pocket. It doesn't really make that much of a difference but I still prefer external. I hope the new insulation and fabric mean either a bit more warmth or more breathability. Good to see the weight go down again though it certainly wasn't a deal breaker on the X.It would appear that Rab is updating the Xenon. UOG has the new womens version in stock, though strangely it doesn't appear on the Rab website, as far as I can tell. The insulation is still 60g/m² but they've switched to something called Stratus, about which I can find nothing. The material has switched to 38g/m² Atmos, which they've been using in some of their down jackets. This seems to have brought the weight back down to close to the original Xenon jacket, which is maybe why they've dropped the X in the jackets name.
@Balagan, the chest pocket is still internal.
Now I read Morse code and it looks like you want a cat-divan?Cheers @Shewie sounds like a Large will do for me as the pounds are coming off... ... May end up going the whole hog and getting the --- -- -- / -... .- .-. .-. .- --. For the extra warmth to weight ratio.
Thought the Atom SL was coreloft insulation like the old Argus jackets.What's the story with Primaloft. Is it meant to be superior to Apex? I seem to be seeing the opposite. Better packabilty possibly but quicker loss of shape/loft? My Climalite (Apex 67) after packing and wearing at least 30 -35 times-but not slept in, has won me over on Apex. But happy to learn. Have an Atom SL with primaloft that seems Ok.
Yes, you are spot on old son. Just checked -40gm Coreloft. Don't know why I thought it was Primaloft?Thought the Atom SL was coreloft insulation like the old Argus jackets.
I'm with you on the apex vs primaloft..... For now
What's the story with Primaloft. Is it meant to be superior to Apex? I seem to be seeing the opposite. Better packabilty possibly but quicker loss of shape/loft? My Climalite (Apex 67) after packing and wearing at least 30 -35 times-but not slept in, has won me over on Apex. But happy to learn. Have an Atom SL with primaloft that seems Ok.