Need a lightweight down gilet for multi-activity insulation? With 100% recycled down and body mapped baffles, Rab's Microlight Vest delivers core warmth without restricted movement or wasted weight. Their classic Microlight Vest has been upgraded.
In addition to a fresh, active-cut aesthetic, the use of zoned micro and nano baffle stitch-through construction ensures a more intelligent distribution of down, eliminating cold spots and delivering warmth exactly where it’s needed. Built exclusively from recycled fabrics, it uses 700FP, 100% recycled down, alongside a 100% recycled 30D Pertex® Quantum ripstop nylon outer with a weather-resistant DWR coating. Practical mountain features include easy-stretch elasticated armholes, harness-friendly zipped pockets, a drawcord adjustable hem and a close-fitting collar.
Whether you want casual everyday warmth or a flexible mountain midlayer, the new Microlight Vest is versatile and lightweight.
Features:
- Fit: Regular
- Weight: 317g/11.2oz
- Centre back length:(Size L): 74cm/29inch
- Insulation: Recycled 700FP Down with Nikwax Hydrophobic Finish (118g, Size L
- Pertex® Quantum ripstop nylon fabrics are soft and packable
- Zoned lightweight micro and nano baffle stitch-through construction
- Close fitting down filled collar
- YKK® zipped hand pockets and large zipped chest pocket
- Drawcord adjustable hem
- 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 (118g Size L
- Uses: General Use, Hill Walking
Pertex® Quantum - A soft, lightweight, windproof fabric that encourages insulation to fully loft. Highly packable and protective, it's ideal for mountain activities.
What is hydrophobic down? - Rab finish all their down with a hydrophobic treatment that enables it to retain its loft in damp conditions, so that your gear dries fast and stays warm. Find out how it works.
*With the exception of their 1000FP down.
Fill Power - 700 - Fill power is all about down quality, not quantity. Find out more about what fill power means for you when you're out in the mountains in cold conditions.
Recycled Down - Using 100% recycled, high quality down, gives a second chance to down that might otherwise have ended up in landfill. Reducing waste and making the most of this valuable insulation.
Composition: 100% recycled polyamide outer with 100% recycled polyamide lining
Care Instructions:
- If present close zips and fastenings
- Use front loading machine where possible
- Wash 30 degrees gentle
- Non-bio or down detergent
- Gentle cycle
- Rinse thoroughly
- Wash separately
- Do not bleach
- Lay flat on clothes horse to drip dry and shake every now and then to restore fluff
- If available you can also tumble dry low with 2-3 tennis balls to restore fluff
- Do not iron
- Do not use fabric softener
- Do not dry clean
If you need to wash your insulated jacket, waterproof jacket or reapply waterproofing you can find our range of technical washes and sprays here!
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