Pro Review – Rab Microlight Vest

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Pro Reviewer:

JonMorgan

Jon Morgan is a UK based Guide, living in Sheffield, currently working as a doctor, though a short working week allows him plenty of time for long weekend activities. Most of his guiding in the last few years has been on rock in the UK and ski touring in the Alps. He is the the only practicing doctor in the UK who is also an IFMGA guide.

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“This is a favourite top of mine for belaying, skiing, winter bouldering, and, lets face it, cold days doing absolutely anything. I often wear it skiing over a Rab Strata Hoodie. Hydrophobic down is a huge improvement and it really keeps its loft in damp days. It looks great too.”

Rab Microlight Vest Features:

  • Pertex Microlight outer
  • 100% nylon ripstop inner
  • 750 fill power (US) European hydrophobic goose down
  • Mini stitch through baffles
  • Two zipped elasticated hand warmer pockets
  • Zipped chest pocket which doubles as a stuff sack
  • YKK front zip with internal down filled baffle and chin guard
  • Lycra bound armholes and hem with drawcord

Full Rab Microlight Vest description here.

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