The rab microlight alpine is one of the very best down hoodies in our review combining superior water resistance features with notable warmth in a relatively light package.
Rab womens microlight alpine jacket review.
However the layer has many issues which your money is better spent elsewhere.
The rab microlight alpine is one of the more durable and well rounded jackets in this review.
But let s get back to the subject the microlight alpine down jacket.
While we haven t awarded the rab microlight alpine down jacket we would call it the best rugged down jacket with water protection.
It also allows for an excellent range of movement and resists abrasion.
Here we review the rab microlight alpine.
It fit better than most jackets we tried offering fantastic freedom of movement combined with the ability to layer over or underneath it.
I will first explain the different factors that affect how warm and how heavy a down jacket is.
I was in need for an insulation layer warm jacket and the guy at the store had that new jacket from rab last year s model and some other more expensive options.
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They re everywhere the market is saturated and you can pay as little or as much as you want.
With supreme water resistance impressive warmth and a rugged exterior you can take this jacket anywhere and stay warm.
Rab microlight alpine jacket review facts see more facts if you are looking for a lightweight water resistant hoody to take out for your outdoor adventures when the temperatures are at their coldest then perhaps the rab microlight alpine is the jacket you ve been waiting for.
It also earns a lot of compliments around town.
The differences between the old and new rab microlight alpine down jacket are the added zippers on the hand warmer pockets which i definitely prefer as well.
Although waterproof i would still advise carrying a completely waterproof jacket for extreme rain my choice being rab s charge jacket.
The rab microlight alpine jacket will be my daily jacket for city life and my main jacket for the winter climate fitting perfectly into anyone s layering system or as a stand alone item.
It performs solidly across all metrics and is very comfortable.