Berg's Ski Shop
The Cloudveil RPK Jacket. I think it stands for Rugged, Peerless, and Keen, but we'll debate that later. This jacket is flat out bomber. The hybrid face fabric is a soft-to-the-touch Gore-Tex Soft Shell material that sheds the weather like nobodies business. Mechanical stretch and soft hand give the outer face a great feel, while the interior brushed tricot acts like a microfleece without the bulk. Bonus features like the stretch snow skirt, removable hood, pod pocket, and pit zips will keep your spirits high while your lining up the next assault. A subtly looser cut hits with freeride style.
Bottom Line: If you're lines take you down the chutes, swiping the trees, and through the pristine stashes, then this is your coat. The quiet high tech softshell fabric maintains stealth and performs like no other.
Features/fabric:
- Fully seam sealed
- Removable storm sealing hood
- Lined collar
- Hidden storm sealing collar cinch
- Bonded draft flap with lined guard
- Bonded YKK water-resistant zippers
- Dual slider pit zips
- Chest pocket
- Hand warmer pockets
- Pass pocket
- Laminated cuff tabs
- Adjustable storm sealing hem
- Stretch powder skirt with snap to pant system
- Interior stretch mesh pockets
- Electronics pocket with cord portal
- Weight: 34 oz.
Altrec
Redesigned for this winter season, the RPK Jacket for Women, part of the RPK collection, gives you the extra protection you need for inclement conditions; a storm sealing hood and collar cinch, stretch powder skirt with snap in pant system, and bonded water resistant zippers. Built with GORE-TEX® Soft Shell fabric, which is warmer, softer and more supple than standard GORE-TEX®, the RPK Jacket breathes freely when you're overheated on skin to the top and seals up as you turn in the powder on the way down. When thing really heat up, the RPK’s two-way pit zip provide advance ventilation and an integrated electronics pocket with cord portal harbors motivating iPod™ tunes. A leashed pass pocket assures that you have your key to ride the park, bumps, powder, or steeps.
Features:
- Adjustable storm sealing hem
- Bonded YKK water-resistant zippers
- Bonded draft flap with lined chin guard
- Chest pocket
- Dual slider pit zips
- Electronics pocket with cord portal
- Fully seam sealed
- GORE-TEX Soft Shell is waterproof breathable 3-layer fabric with two-way stretch
- Handwarmer pockets
- Hidden storm sealing collar cinch
- Laminated cuff tabs
- Lined collar
- Pass pocket
- Removable storm sealing hood
- Stretch powder skirt with snap to pant system
- Transporter™ Brushed Tricot on chin guard, collar, and hand warmer pockets
- Weight: 28oz
- interior stretch mesh pockets
Moosejaw (Fall 2009)
The Women's RPK Jacket makes kicking some Corbet's look really good. Whether the run is steep, deep or secret, our Gore-Tex shell is comfortable ripping any line. Gore-Tex Soft Shell—a supple waterproof/breathable that doesn't crunch or crinkle—completely shuts out nasty weather, while an interior light fleece lining warms the lower back when sitting on cold chairs. Pit zips, a zip-off hood, an independent collar and a powder skirt allow for micro-adjustments when the weather breaks or snow gets ridiculously deep Remember, inspired, designed, and tested in Jackson, Wyoming. They don't mess with their gear.
Features:
- Adjustable storm sealing hem
- Bonded YKK waterresistant zippers
- Bonded draft flap with lined chin guard
- Chest pocket
- Dual slider pit zips
- Electronics pocket with cord portal
- Fully seam sealed
- Hidden storm sealing collar cinch
- Interior body mapping at lower back
- Interior stretch mesh pockets
- Laminated cuff tabs
- Lined collar
- Oversized hand warmer pockets
- Pass pocket
- Removable storm sealing hood
- Stretch powder skirt with snap to pant system
Evogear
Sketchy weather and deep snow are no match for the Cloudveil RPK Jacket. The Cloudveil RPK Jacket’s Gore-Tex Soft Shell—a supple waterproof/breathable that doesn't crunch or crinkle—completely shuts out nasty weather, while an interior panel of Polartec fleece warms the lower back when sitting on cold chairs. Pit zips, a zip-off hood, an independent collar and a powder skirt on the Cloudveil RPK Jacket allow for micro-adjustments when the weather breaks or snow gets ridiculously deep.
Features:
- Fit - Body mapping, a technique that adds moisture-wicking materials to key heat/sweat producing zones on the body, yields an incredibly comfortable fit that won’t get bogged down when the action heats up.
- Style Features - A beautiful color palette and leaner shape remind the guys that, yes, you are a girl.
- Tech Features - Tricot-lined collar; waterproof zips; laminated cuff tabs; iPod pocket; chest, hand and pass pockets.
Oregon Mountain Community
Whether the run is steep, deep or secret, the Cloudveil RPK Jacket is a shell that is comfortable ripping any line. Gore-Tex® Soft Shell—a supple waterproof/breathable that doesn't crunch or crinkle—completely shuts out nasty weather, while an interior panel of Polartec® warms the lower back when sitting on cold chairs. Pit zips, a zip-off hood, an independent collar and a powder skirt allow for micro-adjustments when the weather breaks or snow gets ridiculously deep.
Features:
- Adjustable storm sealing hem
- Body mapping on interior at lower back
- Bonded draft flap with foldover chin guard
- Chest pocket & oversized handwarmer pockets
- Dual slider pit zips
- Electronics pocket & pass pocket
- Fully seam sealed
- Internal cinch storm sealing collar
- Internal stretch powder skirt with pant attachment snap system
- Laminated storm sealing cuff tabs
- Removable zip off storm sealing hood
- YKK® waterproof zippers bonded and sewn for durability
TahoeMountainSports.com
Cloudveil Women's RPK Jacket is a burly soft shell that can stand up to the weather run after run
Softened with a crinkle-free fabric and warm interior texture, the stormproof Gore-Tex Soft Shell fabric seals out all forms of frozen precip, moves silently through trees, and feels increasingly comfortable when worn day after day
Waterproof pit zips cool the core when hiking for lines, a safety leash holsters a season pass, and an internal stretch snow skirt keeps head-high pow from breaking the seal
This jacket is fully equipped for inch-an-hour storms with stretch cuffs, a zip-off hood, and a collar cinch
Backcountry.com
Made with Gore-Tex Soft Shell fabric and designed especially for the ladies, the Cloudveil Women’s RPK Jacket is the premier women’s ski shell for when you don’t want to compromise stretch or weather protection. This waterproof breathable powder addict features tons of pockets for everything from your resort pass to your MP3 player, and the adjustable hood zips off on bluebird days. A body-mapped wicking tricot lining manages moisture when you’re charging hard, and Cloudveil also added a stretch powder skirt with a snap-to-pants system to seal out pow and keep the jacket from riding up.
Backcountry.com Outlet
With Gore-Tex Softshell fabric and fully taped seams, the Cloudveil Women's RPK Jacket can handle any line, wipeout, or blizzard you throw at it. As you float down in waist-deep powder, the removable, helmet-compatible hood and stretch powder skirt block out those determined flakes so you stay dry and warm. If you work up a sweat, Underarm zips dump heat, and high-set handwarmer pockets let you reach your Chapstick without taking your pack off. Tear down the mountain with your favorite tunes playing in the electronics pocket with drawcord closure.
| Available Colors: | Nightshade, Blue Jay, and Bluegrass |
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| Breathable Rating: | Guaranteed breathable |
| Core Venting: | Underarm zips |
| Country Of Origin: | Belarus |
| Fabric: | GORE-TEX Soft Shell |
| Hood: | Yes, removable |
| Hood Type: | Removable Hood |
| Insulation: | none |
| Lining: | Transporter rushed Tricot (body mapping, collar, chin guard, hand warmer pockets) |
| Lining Material: | Brushed Tricot |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Material: | [Shell] Gore-Tex Soft Shell; [Lining] Transporter tricot |
| Materials: | GORE-TEX Soft Shell, Transporter Brushed Tricot body mapping, collar, chin guard, and hand warmer pockets |
| Pockets: | 2 Oversized handwarmer, 1 chest, 1 pass, 1 internal electronics pocket, interior mesh pockets |
| Powder Skirt: | Yes |
| Recommended Use: | Resort skiing and riding, heli-skiing |
| Seam Sealing: | Fully Taped |
| Seam Taped: | Yes, fully |
| Venting: | Pit Zips |
| Waterproof Rating: | Guaranteed waterproof |
| Weight: | 1 lb. 12 oz. |
| Zip-in Compatibility: | No |
 | Cloudveil RPK Jacket - - Closeout | $269.95 |
 | Cloudveil RPK Pant | $268.95 - $399.95 |
 | Cloudveil RPK Parka | $337.46 |
 | Cloudveil RPK Jacket - Men's | $337.99 - $452.00 |
 | Cloudveil RPK Pant - Men's | $288.95 - $399.95 |
 | Cloudveil RPK Winter Jacket - Men's | $449.99 |
 | Cloudveil RPK Parka - Men's | $224.98 - $449.95 |
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Cloudveil RPK Jacket Reviews Summary:
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The Cloudveil RPK Jacket is my every day ski jacket for my 100+ day ski season, mostly in-bounds. I had a previous version of this jacket, and after 3 seasons the zipper started separating from the bottom too frequently. I sent it back to Cloudveil all faded and worn, and they sent me a gift card to get a new one. I just got this year's version in Tempest, size medium. I'd say the Tempest is a bit lighter in the flesh than in the picture. I'm a pretty big fan of the color, and have already gotten a few complements on it. I'm 5'5", 135 lbs., about 35" chest diameter with slightly broader than average shoulders, and the medium is a good fit for me. My original jacket held up incredibly well after 300 or more days of skiing, and while my jacket was rather faded, the Gore Tex was still keeping me perfectly dry. The newer version has "body-mapping" light thin fleece lining on the back, which I'm not a huge fan of, but I can live with it. Other than that, it's more or less the same. It's sized to fit layers underneath, and I can wear a synthetic jacket/sweater underneath on really cold days. The main thing I would change about this jacket is make the pit zips longer, as they're rather short. Other than that, I'd say it's a really well made, durable jacket that is a great blend of function and good looks. | |
| Merebea Danforth at Backcountry.com Outlet on 11/15/2008 | |
Excellent Quality At A Good Price | |
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This is a very well made jacket, especially at this price. Getting the right fit was pretty tricky for me. I ordered a medium initially so there would be plenty of room for layering but there was no need. I'm 5'5", 113 lbs with 26" waist and 34.5" hips. In my opinion the sleeves on the jacket are disproportionately long so I ended up with an XS whereas I would probably have gone with the small had the sleeves not been SO long. The XS is a good fit though, still with plenty of room for a base layer plus a fleece if needed. It is a little snug at the hips but overall I am very happy with it. Plenty of pockets inside and out for all the essentials and a very cute fit for wearing off the slopes. | |
| Jami Reynolds at Backcountry.com Outlet on 01/18/2009 | |
Great Jacket | |
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I love this jacket. The softshell gore-tex is amazing. The fit is very flattering and is true to size. If you buy the blue, the color is a little more turquoise than in the photo. At this point I can not tell you any more as I had to return the jacket because it is supposed to be a Christmas present... will review more later,when I get it?!!? but I hope this helps a little, I have owned a lot of Cloudveil and love it all. | |
| ShellyP. at Backcountry.com on 11/14/2009 | |
technical but stylish | |
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I ordered this and the Arcteryx Scarabee at the same time. Same fabric and similar look, and I couldn't decide online which I'd prefer. I ended up keeping the RPK. For a $100 less it just seemed like better value for money. I liked the contrast zipper of the Scarabee, but really they are so similar that I didn't think it was worth the extra money. Nice darting and good articulation. Like the body mapping on inside for warmth in the right places. Awesome jacket. | |
| marina at Backcountry.com on 10/14/2009 | |
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This is an amazing jacket. It fits very well and doesn't give me the football player look that Arcteryx jackets give me. The pockets inside and out are great, with lots of place to store things. I wouldn't really consider it a soft shell, I would put it in the technical shell category. The only issue I noticed was the hood isn't helmet compatible, which is weird for a jacket recommended for skiing. | |
| Alexei Kissell at Backcountry.com Outlet on 04/03/2009 | |
Good for layering; not for freezing temps. | |
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| This jacket suited my purposes as an outer shell for layering for my trip to Alaska. It could not double as a winter coat and it is a little starchy. However, it is well constructed and I did receive a few compliments for the overall looks. | |
| Anonymous at Altrec on 03/06/2009 | |
Best Ski Coat Ever | |
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| Love the coat, finally a coat that keeps me warm, dry and protected from the wind! Altrec delivered the absolute best in price, customer service and shipping. Would definately recommend to those who want to be warm without all of the bulk of down. | |
| Amy Begg at Altrec on 03/08/2009 | |
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Absolutely love this jacket. The sizing is true, the green color is beautiful and it's fairly warm and very breathable. This jacket kept me dry and warm on a super-wet day on the slopes. Highly recommend the RPK! | |
| Dackster at Backcountry.com on 01/05/2010 | |
A great shell | |
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| I purchased this shell to replace an old one by another manufacturer. I wear this shell every day in winter when I am walking my dogs. It is very comfortable and fits well over several layers of clothing. | |
| Anonymous at Altrec on 01/03/2007 | |
Great! | |
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| This jacket was great on the ski slopes. The weather was colder than I expected but I was warm with layers underneath and its a great wind breaker. I got the blue one and love the color. | |
| Anonymous at Altrec on 03/14/2009 | |