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$199.98 - $237.48 57% off
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$308.72 34% off
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Fabric:
- Elastic cuffs with hook-and-loop tabs, as well as a hem drawcord, seal out drafts
- Super lightweight, fully taped 2-layer (15D x 40D) ripstop eVent® shell with Microlight Jacket style mini stitch through baffle construction internal drop liner
Lining and Layers:
- Large A‐line hand-warmer pockets with water-resistant zips are placed higher for better access when you’re wearing a harness or backpack hip-belt
Insulation:
- Top-quality 750-fill European goose down delivers superior warmth
Hood:
- Helmet-compatible hood features a wired peak for better vision
Weather and Wind:
- Fully taped 2‐layer eVent shell blocks snow and rain yet allows water vapor to escape before you overheat
- YKK front zip with external & internal storm flap with rain drain
Pockets:
- 1 internal security pocket
Features:
- Medium cut
Rab's Microlight Alpine Event Jacket is a super lightweight, fully taped 2-layer eVent shell with Microlight Jacket style mini baffle construction internal drop liner. Warm and waterproof with a helmet compatible hood and wired peak, this jacket is perfect for alpine climbing, mountain walking in cooler conditions and belaying at the crag.
| Clothing Fit: | Regular Fit |
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| Fill Weight: | 4.9 oz / 140 g |
| Fit: | regular |
| Hood: | yes, helmet-compatible |
| Insulation: | 750-fill European goose down |
| Insulation Type: | Down |
| Liner-Compatible: | no |
| Material: | Super lightweight, fully taped 2-layer (15D x 40D) ripstop; 140g (L) of 750 fill power superior quality European goose down |
| Material Technology: | eVent |
| Perfect For: | Mountaineering |
| Pockets: | 2 hand, 1 internal security |
| Recommended Use: | climbing, alpine excursions |
| Seam Taped: | Yes |
| Warranty: | lifetime |
| Weight: | 21 oz / 600 g |
| Wrist Gaiters: | no |
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Rab Microlight Alpine Event Jacket Reviews:
Reviews:
Sturdy construction while still being really light weight. The zippers are pretty small but work well and I think will be pretty durable. Purchased here after comparing it to a similar items from patagonia and the north face and think that for the price it's better then those. The outside is a thin water / wind / tear resistant shell, the big difference. I tend to wear the jacket with a sweater or sweatshirt underneath a lot of the time. Nice hood that adjusts a few different ways. My only gripe would be the design of the pockets being to high on the chest it's a bit awkward feeling standing around with your hands in them, and the openings are so big that they let air flow around your wrists. I have not yet worn this climbing though so don't know if it's going a different story once you've got a harness on.
Would go for the black personally,
jeff
This is a fusion of two great jackets: an excellently made down sweater and a lightweight, eVENT hardshell. It's not as durable as some hardshells, but it's more than suitable for most jobs you can throw at it. The price tag is a little steep, but considering just the sweater is $215, it's not a bad deal overall. One correction for Backcountry though; on their website, Rab says this jacket has 850 fill down by US standards, apparently it's 750 fill by EU standards. No idea how that works. This jacket has around 5 oz. of 850 down in it, so while it's fairly thin, it's also surprisingly warm. I wish BC would stock just the sweater, I had to buy mine somewhere else, which was dissapointing.
I can honestly say that I love this jacket. It fits great - no long arms, nor does it feel like a big, huge parka. I bought a Large and am 5'10"/165 lbs. It is very slimming, if you will. It's VERY lightweight and also warm - worn it in single digits with a cotton sweatshirt and had no problems. I've worn it in the rain and stayed dry all day. And most importantly, I wore it while working (shoveling snow and cutting wood) and did NOT sweat inside it. The eVent actually works like advertised. It's been awesome and I'm so glad I bought it. Worth every penny!!!
Only thing I don't like is that the hand/side pockets are too high up.
RAB really got this one right. The eVent fabric sheds water really well, and the high-loft down is very warm. I can toss this on over a light shirt and walk comfortably around when the temp is in the 20's. I add another layer underneath when it's colder than that. i recently walked around in 9 deg F weather (windy, too) and I was comfortable. he main zipper was a bit tricky at first, but now I have little trouble with it. It likely was because the UK standard is reverse from the US.
