Rab Microlight Alpine Hoody

Versatile men's jacket for outdoor adventures, featuring windproof fabric and practical pockets for optimal comfort.

The Microlight Alpine Hoody from Rab is the ideal companion for all outdoor adventures. This men’s jacket is specifically designed for activities such as hiking, climbing, mountaineering, and bouldering. It stands out for its lightweight design and windproof Pertex® Quantum fabric, which offers reliable protection. Thanks to the different chambers in various areas of the body, it ensures optimal warmth and mobility exactly where they’re needed most.
The jacket features an adjustable hood that provides extra protection thanks to its moldable, wire-reinforced peak and can be easily stowed away when needed. Practical details such as the side pockets with YKK® zippers and the large chest pocket offer ample storage space. One of the pockets can be used as an integrated storage solution with a attachment loop for a climbing harness, making this jacket particularly functional for climbers.
Pre-shaped sleeves allow for unrestricted freedom of movement, while elastic cuffs and an adjustable drawstring at the hem optimize heat retention. The center YKK® front zipper is equipped with an insulated zipper cover to provide additional protection from the cold. With a back center length of 74 cm (size M), the Microlight Alpine Hoody is not only practical but also comfortable to wear.

Product details

Made for:

Men

Optimal for:

Hiking
Zustieg & Klettersteig
Climbing
Bergsteigen & Hochtouren
Bouldering
Free time

Closure:

YKK® front zipper with insulated zipper cover

Hood:

adjustable

Hem:

Hem with adjustable drawstring

Weight:

428 g (size M)

Back length:

74 cm (in size M)

Down:

Bulking power: 700 Cuin Filling weight: 152g

Fit:

Regular

Material properties:

Breathable
Water repellent
Stretchable Materials
Particularly lightweight
DWR-treated (Durable Water Repellent)

Length center back:

74 cm / 29.1 in (Size M)

Main material:

30D Pertex® Quantum with fluorocarbon-free DWR (43 g/m²)

Features:

Especially compact packing size
Breathable
Water repellent
Slash pockets with YKK® zipper and large zippered chest pocket
Different chambers in different body zones for more warmth and mobility exactly where you need it.
The comfortable, adjustable hood with a moldable, wire-reinforced brim provides reliable protection and can be easily stowed away.
Store essential gear in the chest pocket and two zippered side pockets, one of which serves as an integrated storage solution with a loop for attaching your climbing harness.
Perfect for climbing and bouldering, with pre-shaped sleeves for unrestricted freedom of movement.
A lightweight garment with heat-retaining features such as elastic cuffs and a hem with an adjustable drawstring.
YKK® front zipper in the center with an insulated zipper cover.

Materials:

Material Inserts: Recycled 700-cuin down with a Grangers hydrophobic coating (152 g / 3 oz, size M)

Features:

windproof, water-repellent, breathable, lightweight fabric, built-in UV protection, packs down very compactly, DWR-treated (Durable Water Repellent)

Summary

Gender:	Men
Activity:	Climb & Boulder, Hiking, Leisure, Trekking, Urban & Work, Via Ferrata
Features (Jackets):	Adjustable Hood, Hood, Pack-away pocket
Fabrics:	Down, DWR impregnated, Pertex®
Characteristics:	breathable, lightweight, stretchable, water repellent, windproof
Cut:	Regular fit
Zip Length (Outerwear):	Full Zip
Features (Tops):	Chest pocket

Our tip

SportFits advice

Rab Microlight Alpine Hoody

Warmth for stops

down | 700 FP down | 700 cuin | 152 g (size M)

The essentials

A good fit if you want to take down warmth for summit stops while hiking
A good fit if you want to attach the jacket to your harness in its own pocket
Less so if you want insulation explicitly documented for intense ascents: this use remains unclear

What is it for?

Our take

The Microlight Alpine Hoody is described for summit stops and chilly belays and contains 152 g of down in size M, meaning the fill weight for that size. Larger baffles warm the back and torso, while smaller ones under the arms allow room to move; for transport, it packs into its own pocket.

How do we know?

From the details in the shop and from the manufacturer. The rating compares the Down and insulated jackets in our Down and insulated jacket buying advice.

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Compared

	Microlight Alpine Hoody	Oak Harbor II Insulated Waterproof Jacket
Insulation	down	synthetic fill
Insulation	700 FP down	Thermarator, Omni-Heat Infinity in the lining
Price	211.85€
Good for	Everyday wear, Hiking	Hiking