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Tried, tested and loved, the legendary Microlight Alpine down jacket is a warm, lightweight, packable, stylish jacket that's the perfect layering piece for everything from mountain adventures to a neat, sleek everyday jacket.

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We hope that you are perfectly happy with your order from Trekitt, but we understand that you may want to return your purchase. We offer a 90 days return period from the date of purchase, and endeavour to process all returns within 48 hours of receipt. During exceptionally busy periods, returns may take up to 7 working days to be processed.

We do not offer a free returns service. If using the DPD Returns Portal, a charge of £5 will be deducted from your refund when processed. Returns from Highlands and Islands using the DPD Returns Portal will deduct £15.50 from the order refund. Large DPD returns will have £6 deducted from their refund. (Specifications are over 5kg, and over Length of 30cm x width of 30cm and height of 10cm). If customers are returning items using their own postal service, and our returns form, all customers are responsible for any postage costs when returning any goods (excluding warranty returns).

For your convenience, follow here to the DPD Returns Portal to submit a return or click the button below. Alternatively, to arrange return postage for your items. Please use our warehouse returns address (Returns, Unit H&J, Moreton Business Park, Hereford, HR4 8DS) when completing the Returns PDF form below.

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The Trekitt Returns Policy Includes...
A 90 day return period and the Trekitt 2-year Common Sense Guarantee.

Exemptions & Surcharges
PPE (Facemasks, Climbing Equipment etc. ), Food Goods, Accessory Cord, Socks & Underwear can only be returned if they have not been worn and/or removed from their original packaging with all swing tags still attached. If there is any sign or possibility that the goods have been used, tampered with or contaminated in any way, then we cannot accept a return on the grounds of consumer safety. Zips are typically not covered under a manufacturer's warranty.

Please take care when packaging your returning order as customers will be liable for any exceptions or surcharges incurred for incorrectly packaged returns. You will be informed via email of the value of the charges which will be deducted form your refund amount.

The above does not affect the Consumer Contract Regulations. Click here to read more.

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To return an item to us, you must first:

Ensure the item is unused and in its original condition (including all label, tags and Boxes) and in a resellable condition
Complete our online returns request via DPD Returns Portal. Alternatively, to arrange return postage for your items. Please use our warehouse returns address (Returns, Unit H&J, Moreton Business Park, Hereford, HR4 8DS) when completing the Returns PDF form here.
Appropriately package your item in protective packaging, failure to do so will invalidate your rights to a full refund or return (including footwear boxes which can be damaged in transit/customer care if not protected)
Please take care when packaging your returning order as customers will be liable for any exceptions or surcharges incurred for incorrectly packaged returns. You will be informed via email of the value of the charges which will be deducted form your refund amount.

Trekitt Returns,
Unit H-J,
Moreton Business Park,
Hereford,
HR4 8DS

Please ensure the service you use corresponds to the size/weight/value of the item. We regret to inform you that we cannot be held responsible for returned goods that become lost or damaged in transit. We therefore strongly recommend that you use a recorded/insured delivery service and keep a record of this and track your item. Once it has arrived at our warehouse, please wait the advised 48 hours for your refund which you will be notified of with a refund receipt sent to your account email. If you have not heard anything after this then please reach out to our Customer Support Team [email protected].

You can also return internet purchases at the Trekitt Service Centre in Hereford. To speed things along, please bring the Sales Invoice we sent via email as proof of purchase.

If you choose to receive a refund, this will be processed separately by our Customer Support Team.

You may exchange product(s) at the shop for Goods of an equal or higher value for which you will receive a new receipt.

Please note:
PPE (Facemasks, Climbing Equipment), Food Goods, Socks & Underwear can only be returned if everything is exactly as it was received. Packaging and labelling must be intact, and underwear must be unworn. If there is any sign or possibility that the goods have been used, tampered with, or contaminated in any way then we regret that we are unable to accept a return on the grounds of consumer safety.

This does not affect Consumer Contract Regulations.

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If you feel that your item is defective/broken/faulty and it is still under warranty, please contact our Customer Support team ([email protected]) with as much information as possible with regards to the fault, including photos if applicable.

In return, they will supply you with a Returns Authorisation Number (RAN), a Returns Form and a FREE postage label. Please complete the returns form with as much detail as possible and include it with your item.

Download our Returns Form.

Trekitt Returns,
Unit H-J,
Moreton Business Park,
Hereford,
HR4 8DS

We cannot make any decisions before inspecting any claim. Should the item be found genuinely faulty, we aim to reach a fair and agreed solution, which may be a refund, a replacement or a professional repair.

Please note: We may need to send items to the original supplier, or a fully certified testing company. This process can take up to four weeks or longer during busy periods.

THIS BIT IS IMPORTANT! - To ensure your Warranty Return goes smoothly, please ensure all items are in a clean, dry condition and free from dirt. Any items that do not meet the above criteria will be sent back to you for health and hygiene purposes or you may be contacted asking if you would like us to clean it for you, where a cleaning charge will be applied with a minimum charge of £25.00.

Failure to follow the Warranty Returns procedure may significantly affect our ability to process your return and cause a delay in issuing your refund/replacement/repair.

You can also return internet purchases at the Trekitt Service Centre in Hereford. To speed things along, please bring the Sales Invoice we sent via email as proof of purchase.

If you choose to receive a refund, this will be processed separately by our Customer Support Team.

You may exchange product(s) at the shop for Goods of an equal or higher value for which you will receive a new receipt.

Online Bring it back to us

We do not offer exchanges. Instead we ask you kindly to complete a new order for the desired replacement and return the unwanted Good(s) for a refund. We acknowledge that this might seem more complicated, we can assure you it is by far the most efficient and fastest way to ensure that you receive the goods you require.

Any returns sent back requesting an exchange will be refunded in line with our returns process.

You can exchange internet purchases at the Trekitt Service Centre in Hereford, to speed things along please remember to present the sales invoice supplied by us in respect of such Goods as proof of purchase. You may exchange product(s) at the shop for Goods of an equal or higher value for which you will receive a new receipt.

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Once our Returns Team has processed your refund, you will receive a new e-receipt showing the returned item(s). After this you should expect to see your funds back in your account within 3 to 5 working days, depending on how your card provider processes refunds.

Refunds can only be made to the original payment method and are normally processed within 2 working days, however, during busy periods they can take up to 7 days.

Once our Returns Team has processed your refund, you will receive a new e-receipt showing the returned item(s). After this you should expect to see your funds back in your PayPal account that same day.

Refunds can only be made to the original payment method and are normally processed within 48 hours, however, during busy periods they can take up to 7 days.

What is the Trekitt 2-year Common Sense Guarantee?

We love this business and take great care personally selecting the products we sell. We are confident that the kit we have chosen is the best currently available.

That is why we offer our Trekitt Common Sense 2-year guarantee on every product we sell!

Therefore, if within 2-years a manufacturing fault develops in the materials or construction of a product that we have sold you, we guarantee to sort it out. We aim to reach a fair and agreed solution, which may be a refund, replacement or a professional repair.

The "common sense" bit. Please don't send us kit that has been used and abused and is completely worn out, and then expect us to replace it. Stuff does wear out, it's a fact of life, however if you feel that your purchase is genuinely faulty please get in touch with us at [email protected]

This does not affect Consumer Contract Regulations.

What does "90 Day Returns Period" mean?

We offer an 90 Day returns period provided the items are returned in the original condition that you received them, including all labels and packaging intact.

This does not affect Consumer Contract Regulations.

Consumer Contract Regulations (CCR)

What are the Consumer Contract Regulations?

Under the "Consumer Contract Regulations, you have the right to cancel an order for goods made at a distance. These rights start from the moment you place your order and ends 14 days from the day you receive your goods.

Your right to cancel

Your right to cancel an order for goods starts the moment you place your order and ends 14 days from the day you receive your goods.

This 14 day period is the time you have to decide whether to cancel, you then have a further 14 days to actually send the goods back.

Your Right to a Refund under CCR

You may get a refund within 14 days of either, the trader getting the goods back, or you providing evidence of having returned the goods (for example, a proof of postage receipt from the post office), whichever is the sooner.

A deduction can be made if the value of the goods has been reduced as a result of you handling the goods more than was necessary. The extent to which you can handle the goods is the same as it would be if you were assessing them in a shop.

Refunding the cost of delivery

The trader has to refund the basic delivery cost of getting the goods to you in the first place, so if you opted for enhanced service e.g. guaranteed next day, it only has to refund the basic cost.

Exemptions

There are some circumstances where the Consumer Contracts Regulations does not give you a right to cancel. These include CDs, DVDs or software if you've broken the seal on the wrapping, perishable items and tailor-made or personalised items. They also include goods with a seal for health protection and hygiene reasons that have been broken or tampered with, e.g. Climbing Equipment and PPE.

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If you feel that your item is defective/broken/faulty and it is still under warranty, please contact our Customer Support team([email protected])with as much information as possible with regards to the fault, including photos if applicable.

We want to reduce our impact on the environment as much as possible, the first step for this is reducing our waste. Therefore, please note that we will always offer a professional repair in the first instance; if the product can be repaired.

This may involve your product being sent back to our suppliers or to a professional repair company. Please note that due tovaried procedures, warranty claims and repairs can take between 2 and 4 weeks to be concluded

Consumer Contract Regulations (CCR)

What are the Consumer Contract Regulations?

Your right to cancel

Your right to cancel an order for goods starts the moment you place your order and ends 14 days from the day you receive your goods.

This 14 day period is the time you have to decide whether to cancel, you then have a further 14 days to actually send the goods back.

Your Right to a Refund under CCR

Refunding the cost of delivery

The trader has to refund the basic delivery cost of getting the goods to you in the first place, so if you opted for enhanced service e.g. guaranteed next day, it only has to refund the basic cost.

Exemptions

Rab Womens Microlight Alpine Jacket Black

Season:AW25

Brand:Rab

Code:QDB-13-BL

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Weight

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What is the Microlight Alpine?

So, for those of you who aren’t familiar with the Microlight Alpine, where have you been? This thing is more than ten years old! Over the past decade, it’s been tried, tested and loved and has become firmly established as the iconic lightweight down jacket for climbers, hikers and mountaineers. It’s a micro-baffled, lightweight, hydrophobic down-filled jacket that is perfect for just about any outdoor activity. It’s hugely versatile and reliable and works superbly as an insulating layer as part of your overall layering system.

What is it made of?

Insulation: Providing the warmth inside the Microlight is a fully recycled 700 fill power down with a hydrophobic treatment. Only the highest quality down is collected, washed, sterilised and reused for Rab's jackets, providing exactly the same performance as new down but with far better environmental credentials. One of the main negatives to using down is that if it gets wet, it stops insulating you. Rab has combatted this by coating each and every cluster in a hydrophobic finish, meaning it dries faster, absorbs less water and lofts better than an untreated alternative.

Fabrics: Surrounding all this luxurious down is a recycled 30D Pertex Quantum fabric. This fabric weighs very little and features a durable water repellent coating, providing a little weather resistance if you happen to get caught out. Inside, a similar recycled 20D nylon is used but in a lighter, softer variant.

What are its features?

Up top there’s a fully insulated and well-fitting hood that will, at a push, fit a helmet underneath. The hood also features little stretchy stitch lines to keep it snug at the back if you’ve not got a helmet on. A laminated brim with a flexible polymer peak stops it all flopping down over your eyes. For storage options, you get two nicely sized handwarmer pockets and a chest pocket. Updated cuffs for this year ensure maximum insulation around the wrists yet allow you to fit bulky gloves comfortably underneath, a soft stretchy fabric cuff effectively seals in the warmth and keeps out the weather. Right down at the bottom, you get a drawcord on the hem to maximise the warmth and to help seal out the cold drafts.

How does the Microlight Alpine fit?

As an insulating layer, it is designed to be a close, snug fit, yet features enough room to layer up underneath on particularly chilly days. The rear of the jacket features a slightly dropped hem.

Where does it fit in the layering system?

The Microlight works well as a standalone jacket on those crisp, dry, freezing days, as a midlayer with a shell over the top in wet, windy conditions or as a cosy casual jacket. Layering is not a precise science and there is no one perfect system that will suit every person, situation or weather condition. Some of us feel the cold, others, like me, get hot very quickly, but for more advice on using layers please check out this video.

Disclaimer: Going forward, Rab has stopped providing stuff sacks for most of their insulated jackets as a responsible step toward eliminating fabric waste. This helps reduce the creation of unnecessary fabric, cord, and trim from unused stuff sacks while also saving the potential emissions used to manufacture them. Instead, they are available to purchase separately and are now made from offcut materials and end-of-roll fabrics for an even lower environmental impact.

Recycled inner and outer fabrics
Recycled down insulation
Hydrophobic treatment
Two hand pockets
One chest pocket
Adjustable hem drawcord
Internally elasticated cuffs

How to wash your down products

Having spent years talking to people about down products, whether that’s a jacket, sleeping bag or even a pair of slippers, very few have had the confidence to go ahead and wash the product on their own, especially when they have just spent an arm and a leg on it. This small guide is here to explain that it’s not as daunting and utterly terrifying as it first appears.

Step one: Before you even get near that washing machine, wipe off any excess mud or dirt that may be lingering on the surface of the jacket, as this will clog up the washing machine, eventually rendering it useless.

We recommend the use of Nikwax Down Wash Direct for down products as it’s one hundred percent environmentally friendly and will wash and re-proof the garment without the use of bleach or any other nasty chemicals. What household washing agents can (and often do) is remove the water repellent coating on the fabric of the jacket, whilst also damaging the delicate array of feathers inside.

Step two: We’ll assume in this instance that you’ve been washing other products prior to your down jacket and have used a bleach based detergent. Therefore it’s a good idea to run the washing machine for half an hour or so without anything inside to rinse it clean before adding the Nikwax or putting the jacket in. Also, don’t forget to remove the detergent drawer to give it a wash inside, outside and behind, as detergent can clog up and still enter the washing machine if not cleaned out thoroughly. This ensures that any remnants of detergent are removed and that the Nikwax products will work effectively.

Step three: Set the washing machine to a cold wash (check the garments care label, most tend to be around 30°C) and as delicate as possible. Most washing machines have a “wool” cycle which is ideal.

Step four: If using Nikwax Down Wash Direct, place 100ml in either the tray or directly into the washing machine inside a small pot/ball. If you choose to use another washing product, place the appropriate amount in the machine in the same way.

Step five: Set the washing machine to run on a slow cycle, allowing plenty of time for the jacket to soak up the cleaning/re-proofing product. Most washing machines will have a pre-set time for different washing cycles.

When the cycle has finished be prepared for a shock, your precious bit of kit will come out looking like a soggy ball of material. But don’t worry, you haven’t ruined it, it’s just that all that fluffy down insulation has become water logged and has clumped together. The trick is to now get all that down nice and dry to reinstate its superb insulating properties. Simply hanging it up in a warm place will not work that well. It will take days to properly dry and you will have to constantly break up the clumps to get it thoroughly dry. The best way is to use a tumble dryer; either a domestic one for smaller items or a commercial drier for sleeping bags.

Step six: Pop the garment into the dryer and make sure to select a low heat; a high heat runs the risk of melting seams and fabrics within the garment. It sounds weird, but shove a few tennis balls into the drier with the garment; the tennis balls will bounce around and help to break up the clumps of down. Every 20 minutes, pull the jacket out of the dryer and lie the jacket down on a table. Run your hands over the jacket until you find a 'clump' or ball of down; tease apart this down clump and spread it evenly into the baffle. Once you're confident you've pulled apart every clump to the best of your ability, stick it back in for another 20 minutes. Keep repeating this until there are no more clumps left.

Step seven: When the cycle has finished and you are sure that you have got the garment as dry as possible, hang it up in a warm dry place, an airing cupboard is ideal, for 24 hours. This drives out the last of any dampness and allows the down to loft fully. Take it out and give it a good shake and, hey presto, it’ll be as good as new.

Technical Information

Weight: 414g

Main Fabric: Recycled 30D nylon Pertex Quantum, 50g/m², with DWR

Lining: Recycled 20D nylon, 38g/m²

Insulation: Recycled 700 fill-power down Nikwax hydrophobic (water-resistant) finish (145g Size 12)

Sizing Information

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Rab Women's Sizing Information

Measurements refer to body size, not garment dimensions.

INCHES CM

	Chest	Waist	Arm Length	Hips
UK 8	33 "	27 "	27 "	35 "
UK 10	35 "	28 "	27 "	37 "
UK 12	37 "	30 "	28 "	39 "
UK 14	39 "	32 "	29 "	41 "
UK 16	41 "	34 "	30 "	43 "

	Chest	Waist	Arm Length	Hips
UK 8	84 cm	69 cm	70 cm	89 cm
UK 10	89 cm	72 cm	70 cm	94 cm
UK 12	94 cm	76 cm	72 cm	99 cm
UK 14	99 cm	81 cm	74 cm	104 cm
UK 16	104 cm	86 cm	76 cm	109 cm

Slim Fit: Slim fitting, sitting close to the body, great for showing of your guns and pecks.

Regular Fit: Neither slim nor oversized. Regular-fitting garments that are bang in the middle. The middle is good.

Relaxed Fit: Drapes loosely on the body, baggy fit.

1Bust

Measure around the fullest part of the bust and across the shoulder blades of your back. When measuring the bust for women's underwear and swimwear, follow the bra measuring guidelines.

2Waist

Measure at the natural waistline, just above the hip bone.

3Hips

Measure around the fullest part of your hips. As a guideline this is often 20cm below your natural waistline.

4Inside leg

Measure from the top of the inside leg to the floor.

5Sleeve

This is a bit more tricky! Measure from the top of your spine (at the bottom of your neck) to your elbow and on the your wrist

6Arm

You should place the beginning of the measuring tape behind your shoulder, and feed it out following your arm making sure to pass both the elbow joint and the wrist, as pictured. You should take the measurement at the point where you would like the sleeve to end. This is usually just past your wrist.

Rab Woman Legwear

Measurements refer to body size, not garment dimensions.

INCHES CM

	Waist	Hips	Short	Reg	Long
UK 8	27 "	35 "	28"	30"	32"
UK 10	28 "	37 "	28"	30"	32"
UK 12	20 "	39 "	28"	30"	32"
UK 14	32 "	41 "	28"	30"	32"
UK 16	34 "	43 "	28"	30"	32"

	Waist	Hips	Short	Reg	Long
UK 8	69 cm	89 cm	71 cm	76 cm	81 cm
UK 10	64 cm	94 cm	71 cm	76 cm	81 cm
UK 12	79 cm	99 cm	71 cm	76 cm	81 cm
UK 14	84 cm	104 cm	71 cm	76 cm	81 cm
UK 16	86 cm	109 cm	71 cm	76 cm	81 cm

Slim Fit: Slim fitting, sitting close to the body, great for showing of your guns and pecks.

Regular Fit: Neither slim nor oversized. Regular-fitting garments that are bang in the middle. The middle is good.

Relaxed Fit: Drapes loosely on the body, baggy fit.

1Bust

Measure around the fullest part of the bust and across the shoulder blades of your back. When measuring the bust for women's underwear and swimwear, follow the bra measuring guidelines.

2Waist

Measure at the natural waistline, just above the hip bone.

3Hips

Measure around the fullest part of your hips. As a guideline this is often 20cm below your natural waistline.

4Inside leg

Measure from the top of the inside leg to the floor.

5Sleeve

This is a bit more tricky! Measure from the top of your spine (at the bottom of your neck) to your elbow and on the your wrist

6Arm

Rab Women's Gloves

Measurements refer to body size, not garment dimensions.

INCHES CM

	Circumference of hand	Length of hand
S	6.5-7 "	5-6.5 "
M	7.5-8 "	7-7.5 "
L	8 "+	7.5-8 "

	Circumference of hand	Length of hand
S	16.5-18 cm	12.5-16.5 cm
M	19-20 cm	18-19 cm
L	20 cm+	19-20 cm

1Length of Hand

Measure from the wrist to the top of your middle finger.

2Circumference of hand

Measure around the fullest part of the hand around the knuckles and excluding the thumb.

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Rab Womens Microlight Alpine Jacket Black

What are the Consumer Contract Regulations?

Your right to cancel

Your Right to a Refund under CCR

Refunding the cost of delivery

Exemptions

Consumer Contract Regulations (CCR)

What are the Consumer Contract Regulations?

Your right to cancel

Your Right to a Refund under CCR

Refunding the cost of delivery

Exemptions

Rab Womens Microlight Alpine Jacket Black

Product Ratings

Warmth

Weight

Packsize

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Rab Women's Sizing Information

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