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The Rab Microlight line is designed for use in situations where warmth, weight, and packability are your prime concerns. The vest, hoodless jacket, and hooded alpine jacket all feature a breathable, weather-resistant Pertex Microlight outer fabric and 750-fill-power hydrophobic, fluorocarbon-free European goose down insulation Read More

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zabouti

Feb 19, 2017

I don't buy clothes with logos, especially logos that are so prominently displayed.

TSwanson

Feb 19, 2017

zaboutiCool story, bro.

Lattace

Mar 29, 2016

how does this compare to say, a ll bean ultralight down jacket?

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EZ_living

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Mar 30, 2016

yeah, thanks! and is there a waist cinch? I'm trying to decide whether to dump my ll bean down jacket for this one. I don't like a lot of things on that jacket, but I like its waist (it's a little longer at the back than the front, and it has an elastic cinch around the bottom that you can tighten to stop drafts)... what's the waist like on the rab?

EZ_living

211

Jan 29, 2017

I got a medium, and I'm finding it too small in the waist and, most surprisingly (because I'm only 5'9"), a little short in the arms. When I fully extend an arm, the wrist is completely exposed. Do the medium sleeves feel long enough for you?

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climbrocks

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Mar 30, 2016

Thanks for the replies. One more question. For those who have purchased and/or tried Ghost Whisperer jackets: All things being equal (i.e., forget price), how would you compare the Rab to the Ghost Whisperer? I can read stats (the GW is lighter and has higher fill weight), I'm after "feel"--is the Rab warmer? I don't find the GW to be any warmer than any of the similar jackets...

DannyMilks

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Mar 30, 2016

climbrocks @climbrocks We have dropped both jackets and so I am very familiar with both. The Ghost Whisperer is a backpacker favorite for being super light, but it is more of the 'down sweater' level of warmth (albeit with a hood). It basically replaces a thick fleece, and in a much lighter, more packable format. The Microlight Alpine is a proper down jacket with nearly twice the down fill as the GW. It uses slightly heavier, but overall much more durable, fabric (which also has the distinct advantage of not being so crinkly/noisy, or looking like a garbage bag). The hood is designed to retain warmth AND protect you from the weather. So the GW is roughly half the weight, half the warmth, half (?) the durability. If I had to recommend based on sports, I'd go with the GW for backpacking warm layer, otherwise my vote is on the Rab.
Mountain Hardwear has done a great job of promoting the GW in the US. Rab is well known internationally but fairly new to the US market, starting around ten years ago with limited products available. FWIW, I guide part time on Mt. Shasta and buy my own Rab clothing for that. I see a lot of guides wearing Rab, plus BD, Mammut, and Patagonia.

climbrocks

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Mar 31, 2016

DannyMilks @dannymilks Wow, thanks a ton for the detailed reply, incredibly helpful. I'm in for a Rab hoodie. Anyone wanna buy a brand new Ghost Whisperer? (I was looking for something a bit thicker, but got a great deal on one...) Thanks again.

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PatC

Apr 5, 2016

Rab makes some mighty fine products. Psyched to see them on Massdrop! What's coming next @DannyMilks?

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DannyMilks

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Apr 5, 2016

PatCHmm, not sure if I'm allow to divulge that info @PatC . It might be a shell. It might weigh six ounces. It might be called Flashpoint. It definitely is awesome.

Bcap

Feb 19, 2017

My wife got ththe hooded version on Massdrop right before our PCT hike this past year. She loved it. It is a little heavier than many of the other ultralight options, but that translates to durability. She used it frequently and it still looks brand new. I'm tempted to get one for myself, but I already have a patagucci jacket in this catagory.

DannyMilks

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Feb 20, 2017

BcapAwesome to hear. Can you share any photos of her jacket before and after?

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Bcap

Feb 20, 2017

DannyMilksBoth pics are post-PCT. She had it from the Sierra's to Canada and runs cold, so she wore it many mornings with a backpack. Aside from a few feathers lost, no signs of wear. Again, it isn't the lightest option by far, but we found it to be light enough, substantially more durable than the lighter options, and very well made.

Ingski

Apr 6, 2016

Grr, I hate being almost between sizes.. I hope a medium fits as I prefer things to not be baggy... 6'0 170lbs. My chest measures 40" and I wear 32" pants. Crossing my fingers on this one.

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Ingski

Apr 6, 2016

Great to know that it shouldn't be too snug! Thank you. How has it held up over the years?

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Barlow

Apr 8, 2016

Ingskiit has held up great even with a lot of use in thick brush, lots of thorns and not much wear. the only wear you notice is the color has faded and gotten a bit dull over the years.

ktenness

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Apr 1, 2016

Love this jacket.
I travelled the world for two years and this was the one down jacket I brought. I used it for backpacking trips throughout the Caucasus Mountains, the Alp, Andes, and more (including a summit of a 6,000 meter peak). The jacket is durable and light, packs down small, has a wonderful fit, and a really great hood.

climbrocks

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Mar 30, 2016

I read some very positive reviews elsewhere but some said it runs a little small. Just a little. Anyone else have experience with this? I'm 6'1" and (ahem) have pushed over 2 bills this year (read: desk jockey), so am concerned the Large I'd almost automatically order will be too small. Thanks in advance.

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DannyMilks

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Mar 30, 2016

climbrocksI am 6'0" and just under 200 and I really like the fit of the medium, though I tend to prefer the trim cut of Rab clothing. I think the Large would fit you nicely, and not at all be too small @climbrocks

Ingski

Apr 20, 2016

Got my jacket today, super happy, fits great! Quick question, is it safe to stuff it into it's chest pocket as many sources say, or should I only stuff it into the included sack?

DannyMilks

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Feb 20, 2017

IngskiStuff away, @Ingski . How are you enjoying your jacket after a year of use?

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Ingski

Feb 20, 2017

DannyMilksI am very happy I got it. Nice and versatile, I can fit a hoodie under it when it gets really chilly, or it's great by itself in moderately cold temps. Very transportable!

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