What is the Microlight Vest?
The Rab Microlight Vest is an incredibly versatile and practical gilet with a minimal streamlined design to keep all that down insulation as close to your body as possible. It works superbly as low bulk mid layer for active use in cold conditions and would provide enough core insulation for you to feel comfortable when out and about on a brisk autumn day on the mountain or around town.
What is it made of?
Filled with110gof 750 fill power Hydrophobic European Goose Down in narrow stitch through baffles to minimise down migration and give it great looks.Pertex Microlight fabric provides a lightweight shell that is wind resistant, breathable and durable. A light DWR (durable water repellent) is added to repel moisture and combined with the Hydrophobic down, provides reassuring performance in all but the worst conditions.Rabuses Hydrophobic down in all their down jackets, basically each and every cluster of down is treated with special Nikwax products to make them perform better in damp conditions. Although Hydrophobic down is not waterproof, it dries much faster, absorbs less water and retains loft far better than untreated down.
What are the features?
The main zip is from the ever reliable YKK brand and features an internal insulated baffle and soft chin guard to avoid rubbing when you're all tucked up inside the vest. For storage options you get two YKK zipped hand pockets and a YKK zipped external chest pocket. Rab have given the Microlight Vest a "slim fit" to ensure the down stays as close to your body as possible to optimise the insulation but there is enough room for lightweight layers if you need extra warmth.
Where does it fit in the layering system?
The Microlight Vest can either be used as a midlayer under a shell to boost overall warmth, or can be worn as a protective outer layer when you don't require the warmth of a full jacket.
- Pertex Microlight outer fabric
- Nylon lining
- 750 fill-power Hydrophobic European Goose Down
- Mini stitch through baffle construction
- YKK front zip with internal insulated baffle and chin guard
- 2 YKK zipped hand pockets
- 1 YKK zipped chest pocket
- Hem draw cord