Whether you're making an alpine ascent or climbing single-pitch routes up the canyons, weight will always be something on your mind. That's why Rab designed its Men's Microlight Down Jacket to keep the weight down so you don't have to sacrifice warmth for more gear. This jacket is made out of Pertex Microlight fabric, which is windproof, breathable, and the lightest of the Pertex fabrics. In order to increase its durability, Rab added a nylon ripstop lining so you don't have to worry about the jacket tearing from jagged rocks at the belay stance. The Microlight is insulated with 125 grams of 750-fill European goose down to keep you warm in moderately cold conditions.
This jacket has a slim-fit design, which means it's ideal for using as a midlayer for extremely cold and wet ski sessions. The Lycra-bound cuffs keep cold air from breezing up its sleeves and feel soft against your skin. Rab made the chest pocket to double as a stuff sack so you can compress it down and take it with you anywhere despite how much space you have, or don't have.
Fit:
- Slim fit
Fabric:
- Hem drawcord
- Pertex Microlight outer fabric
- Mini stitch-through baffles stabilise position of down
- 100% nylon ripstop inner
Insulation:
- YKK front zip, internal insulated zip baffle,chin guard
- 750FP European Goose Down (125g/4oz in size L)
- 125g (L) of 750 fill power superior quality European goose down
Zippers:
- 2 zipped hand warmer pockets
- Zipped Chest Pocket, doubles as integrated stuff sack
Pockets:
- Stuffs away into the chest pocket
Features:
- 50g/m2
- Lycra® bound cuffs
- 30d/30d
The Rab Men’s Microlight Jacket provides lightweight warmth for everything from hiking to climbing to around town use. High performance 750 fill-power goose down insulation combines with micro stitch-through baffle construction to offer a low bulk, slim fitted mid or outer layer.
The Rab Microlight Jacket is perfect for layering or as an ultralight, packable insulating piece. It is ideal for fast and light activities, from Alpine climbing to mountain marathon use but also great for lightweight backpacking and casual use. This amazing jacket stuffs into it's own pocket for easy packing.
| Clothing Fit: | Trim Fit |
|---|---|
| Fill Weight: | 4.4 oz / 125 g |
| Fit: | Slim |
| Insulation: | 750 Fill Goose Down |
| Insulation Material: | 750-Fill Eruopean Goose Down |
| Insulation Type: | Down |
| Item Weight: | 14 oz |
| Liner: | 100% Nylon Ripstop |
| Material: | Outer: Pertex Microlight (100% Nylon 6); Inner: 100% Nylon Ripstop; Insulation: Hydrophobic European Goose Down |
| Number of Pockets: | 3 |
| Other: | Stuffs into Chest Pocket |
| Pockets: | 2 YKK Zipped Hand Warmer Pockets,1 YKK Zipped Chest Pocket |
| Recommended Use: | Winter Backpacking, Climbing, Snowsports and Everyday Wear |
| Shell Material: | Pertex Microlight |
| Type: | Down Insulated Jacket |
| Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Weight: | 15 oz / 428 g |
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Rab Microlight Jacket Review:
Reviews:
The jacket seems well-built but is much closer to a down sweater than a jacket. The biggest problems are the high armpits and small-ish sleeves. Granted, I pump a little more iron than most but I bought an XL and I don't think a XXL would make a difference because of the sleeve height and narrowness. This is the second time I've had this problem with a British made jacket. I've never had this problem with Arc, Pat, MH, Marmot. Maybe they don't know about angel-wing construction so they make the pits higher to increase mobility. Idk. Whatever the reason, this is a jacket for slim cats who want a sweater weight down jacket that can be a mid-layer or outer-layer in mild temps.
