Constructed with Pertex® Quantum outer fabric, the Microlight Alpine is windproof and breathable,
750 fill power ethically-sourced hydrophobic down provides exceptional warmth without compromising on weight.
Features include an adjustable hood with laminated brim and flexible polymer peak, diverted hood baffle lines for an anatomical fit, and clean finish elasticated cuff construction.
Two harness-compatible hand pockets and a chest pocket provide easy access to storage.
Highly compressible, the Microlight Alpine Jacket comes with a stuff sack which can be clipped to a harness or backpack.
Colour : Beluga / Dijon
Fit : Slim
Weight : 470g, size large
Outer Fabric : Pertex® Quantum
Inner Fabric : Pertex® Quantum
Insulation : European Goose Down, ethically sourced
Fill Power : 750 US
Weight of Insulation : 143g, size large
Features :
Rab® Fluorocarbon free Hydrophobic Down developed in conjunction with Nikwax®
Micro stitch-through baffle construction
Adjustable hood with laminated brim and flexible polymer peak
Diverted hood baffle lines for an anatomical fit
YKK® reverse coil front zip with insulated zip baffle and chin guard
2 YKK® reverse coil harness compatible hand pockets
YKK® reverse coil chest pocket
Clean finish elasticated cuff construction
Hem construction with dual draw cord adjustment
Stuff sack
Rab Size Guide :
| |
|
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
| Chest |
in |
37 |
40 |
43 |
46 |
48 |
| cm |
94 |
102 |
109 |
117 |
122 |
Down is graded according to the size of the clusters, that is the amount of air that the down is able to trap relative to its weight.
To do this is taken 1 gram of fully lofted down and its volume is recorded, the result represents the down’s “Fill power”.
Down is naturally breathable, which makes it very comfortable to wear, but this comes with a drawback – it can absorb moisture.
This moisture can overload the fibres, or cause them to stick together, stripping the down of its insulative properties.
To mitigate this effect Rab apply a water repellent “hydrophobic” treatment to the down.
This treatment significantly improves the performance of the down by preventing the clusters from absorbing moisture and helping it to retain its loft.
In the event that the down does become waterlogged the treatment significantly decreases the time it takes the down to dry and its loft to recover.
It’s worth noting that hydrophobic treatment means that a down jacket will perform better in wet conditions, but it’s not intended to make a garment waterproof.