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The Microlight Vest a micro-baffled, lightweight, hydrophobic down-filled vest 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 Vest is a fully recycled 700 fill power down with a Nikwax 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 have combatted this by coating each and every cluster in a Nikwax product, 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?For storage options, you get two nicely sized handwarmer pockets for your usual bits and bobs. A close-fitting insulated collar keeps draughts off your neck, while a drawcord seals in warmth around the bottom of the vest.
Where does it fit in the layering system?It can either be used as a warm midlayer with a shell/softshell over the top or an outer layer when the weather is on your side.
- Recycled fabrics
- Recycled down insulation
- Hydrophobic Nikwax treatment
- Two hand pockets
- Adjustable hem drawcord