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The Microlight Alpine Jacket is a lightweight, narrow baffled down jacket with a weather resistant Pertex outer fabric.

The Microlight Alpine jacket is an Alpinists dream!

Providing 140g/5oz (size large) of US750 fill European goose down, all wrapped up in a streamlined package that provides maximum warmth for minimal weight. The clean lines and uncluttered, minimalist design make it ideal as a layering piece for climbing or for mountain marathons - but this adaptable piece is equally at home for day to day use or for lightweight back-packing.

The narrow baffle structure minimises down migration and provides optimum loft and a fixed hood makes this jacket the perfect choice when warmth, weight and packability are prime concerns.

After listening to feedback from sponsored athletes and customers we have decided to add zips to the hand warmer and chest pockets.

Sizes: XS - XXL

Weight: 410g (14oz)

• Pertex® Microlight 30D outer shell

• 140g (L) of 750 fill power superior quality European goose down

• Mini stitch-through baffles stabilise position of down

• Fixed, down filled hood

• 2 YKK zipped hand warmer pockets and 1 YKK zipped chest pocket

• Front zip with internal down filled baffle

• Lycra bound hem and cuffs

• Stuffs away into the chest pocket

• Medium cut

• Reviewed by robert v coppolillo - 8th Jul '11

  Not much I'd change on this jacket...great warmth-weight ratio and zero loss in loft over two years since I've been using it. I've packed and repacked it, for climbing and ski-touring and the down seems to be holding up quite well. I've taken to carrying a superlight Primaloft jacket and this one, so if I have to bivy I can put 'em both on, but throughout a day of climbing or skiing, I can just wear one and not burn up. Great durability thus far. DWR is gone after a bunch of use, which is standard on any jacket...and I guess I'd put at least velcro on the hand pockets to close 'em up. Other than those little gripes, pretty dialed jacket!
• Reviewed by Ryan Heiser - 9th May '11

  It sounds dreamy! I live in Seattle, moving to Denali (AK) in a few days. Think I'll be purchasing one of these sexy jackets soonly! I anticipate a 5 star rating...