Rak Pullover

Rode sun up to sun down in a huge rain storm with a high of 40 degrees fahrenheit that day. Pouring down all day long, the only part of me that was dry was under the Rak Pullover. It blew away any expectations I had. Most rain jackets leave you sweating and damp on the inside, this thing vented better than any Gore-Tex I’ve used. I was beyond impressed. After that ride I went home and ordered the Rak Pants as well. Well worth it.

I wore it with only protection underneath. and I didn't get cold even though it was 2°C. very comfortable even when it starts to get hot. great color

high quality product, comfortable to wear

I am 5' 11", 210lbs (a bit on the winter weight side of things). I like my clothing to fit trim without being constricted.
Fitment: I ordered the large because that is what I have in the Basilisk jacket. I layered it over my Forcefield EX-K with a lightweight jersey and a Mont Bell lightweight insulated hoody sweater. This is my normal cold weather set up but things started to feel constricted. Going back I realized that the large is actually a bit smaller than I thought, so I ordered the XL to compare. XL felt too big, so I stuck with the LG and plan to lose a few lbs. Sleeves are perfect length, torso is the perfect length, it gets a bit tight around the armpits as the layers start to go on. But that is easily remedied.
Features: I absolutely love the simplicity of the RAK. Even the Basilisk is minimal compared to other brands like Klim, but as the years have gone on I realize I don't need a huge jacket with tons of pockets. I need lightweight, packable, durable rain protection. These terms are relative, of course. The RAK is lighter and more packable than the Basilisk, but not as light and packable as a garbage bag. But who wants a garbage bag. . . The kangaroo pocket is my favorite! The zipper is sewn into the flap so that once zipped and folded down, there is no way water is getting in there. In addition, two simple hand warmer pockets and a chest pocket are all that make up storage, and that is perfect for me. There is one long zipper on the side that creates the space to pull it over a helmet. All the zippers have large pull tabs and are easy to use with gloves
Utility and comfort: Admittedly, a pullover takes some getting used to. Sometimes I wish it had a zipper on each side to create a bit more room to wriggle in, but then I think it would add to the bulk and counteract the point of the RAK--simplicity. Once you figure out the method, donning and un-donning it are pretty easy. I find the zipper on the side is a bit difficult to reach for me zip it down, and I wind up bumbling about with both hands.

My biggest issue and why I knocked off one star, is that the neck is too tight on me. Oddly, the neck on the basilisk is also too tight (and I am sure I don't have a large neck). The way the jacket zips up, it comes in at an angle into my adams apple and is too stiff for me to move my head around without irritating my neck. This is also, by the way, before any layering happens (puffy layer with a hood, or a balaclava). I keep it unzipped about an inch and am constantly fighting to fold back the corners to keep them from digging into my neck. I wish that Mosko would either (1) shape the neck so that it turns up at the neck instead of coming in at an angle, (2) create some kind of stretchy fabric at the top 3" of the neck to allow for movement, (3) add 1" give or take to the girth of the neck.
All in all, I love this thing minus the few quibbles. Thanks Mosko Moto for making great gear! Keep trucking!