Still a relatively new brand outside Scandinavia;
RevolutionRace is quickly establishing itself as clothing to be considered both on and off the mountain.

There's only one way to really test clothing and that's wait for a grim wet day and put the jacket under as much stress as possible :)

Does the RevolutionRace Aries Pro 3L Shell Jacket work?

I've had the jacket now for just over a month and I've been waiting for some grim weather to test it under duress as that's the only way to test the full capabilities of a jacket like this, as it's pretty pointless on a bright sunny day, though for sure it looks good on a day like that :)

Style Altitude Revolution Race Aries Pro 3L Shell Jacket Review

Above image, another team member is 163cm and is wearing a small

The first time I became aware of RevolutionRace was when I was searching out hiking clothes and dogs, and they feature dogs a plenty in their range, and as Style Altitude regulars know our dogs have always been part of our team, and ski-touring with our dogs is something we've been doing for the past ten or so years and more recently E-bike ski-touring with Ullr.

So when RevolutionRace approached us asking what item of clothing we'd like to test, it was a difficult choice as their range covers every item of clothing you'd like to wear on and off the hills and throughout all the seasons.

I opted for their shell jacket as it seems we're now getting far more wetter weather here in the Mountains as freezing levels rise and where once we'd expect snow at 1,400m more often than not it's rain. In fact, as I write this it's raining and temps are +2.5, and I can just about make out snow on the trees at 1,850m, so if you want to ski the fresh snow you're going to have to brave the rain!

Yesterday conditions were slightly better and I spent 30mins clearing the overnight snow from our terrace and then the van, and with low hanging cloud in the valley I opted for a ski-tour in the forest up the road as visibility would be better.

I thought I'd managed my layering well but temps rose quickly as I climbed, and the snow gradually turned to sleet and then drizzle which fortunately eased, but temps continued to rise, so I had to drop a layer and was just down to one base layer under the jacket for the final ascent as well the descent, choosing not to wear my dry layer which I always have in my pack; taking off my damp layer after the climb when transitioning.

So I was quite comfortable with just a dank base layer and the jacket which dried quickly from my sweat, and I should add in all the years I've been doing stuff I have never found a jacket that can deal with the perspiration that I produce, so it's a case of managing that, hence carrying a dry base layer!

RevolutionRace seem to produce quality gear coming in at a pricing point far below, what I would perceive to be their competitors, such as RAB, Norona, Arceterex etc, and their "About Us" page describes their journey to date.

The video below is my assessment of the jacket and shows in it "action" as it were, and there is one brilliant moment where the dogs interrupt the review :)

More here about the jacket, and it's always worth checking the website as they're always running promotions ( 30-40% off ) across all their lines.

And should add since I reviewed the above jacket I've now bought two pairs of RevolutionRace pants.

RevolutionRace Hiball softshell pant

I've now worn the Hiball pants for around five days skiing and ski-touring, as well as wearing them out walking the dogs and socialising in the evenings!

I'm 179cm 80kg and bought the medium.

They are a really good-looking functional trouser, and fit over the ski boots well, with out any need for an inner gaiter.

I've used them for ski touring and their side vents are good as well as the many pockets make these ideal trousers for ski-touring in colder temperatures. I'm not too sure I'll use them in warm Spring temps, however.

This is what RevolutionRace say about them, and I totally agree, just saves me typing it all out :)

"These unique softshell trousers are DWR treated and lined with an extremely soft fleece material, making them well equipped to withstand both rain showers and freezing temps.

Thanks to the high breathability and the strategically placed side vents, moisture and heat can escape as you pick up the pace. With 4-way stretch throughout, these trousers move with you smoothly and give you great freedom of movement, even in rugged terrain.

The fleece-lined pockets add extra warmth and the ankles are expandable with zippers to fit over ski boots and walking boots.

The comfort and flexibility of the new Hiball Softshell Trousers make them ideal for low-key walks and all-round activities in cold weather, but they also make a great companion for the casual skier."