Are you aware of the British brand Montane? Might be difficult to source where you live. Have an extensive range of outdoor apparel for trekking, trail running, fast packing etc and competitively priced. Would be great to get your views on some of their products. Keep up the great work!
That is a nice looking Down Sweater. But is it warmer. The first yr they came out I bought one and still have it albeit beat-up, worn and repaired. Bought a newer one about 4 yrs ago and it is not very warm. Fingers crossed the new version is warmer.
Rab states the microlight is a regular fit but it’s a slim fit. I’m a large in Patagonia lightweight down and synthetic jackets and they fit me perfectly. This time I decided to give the Rab microlight Alpine a try due to the great reviews. I ordered a large online and it’s unwearable as it is way too tight across the chest and torso.
Hello! Thanks for the review. Does the Rab jacket fit tighter than the Patagonia one? I own a Down Sweater S and it fits me perfectly but not loose. Any suggestion?
the new down sweater is going to be warmer. As far as Arcteryx it just depends which jacket you are looking at from them. The cerium is closest to the down sweater. I have a vid coming soon comparing the two models in their newest versions.
@@BackcountryRenegade thanks, looking forward to the video, currently deciding between the Pata Down Sweater, Arc Cerium/ Throium, Rab Electron/ Microlight so it would be useful
I had a Patagonia sweater, not hooded, size M, for several years. After multiple patch repairs- general ware and tear I upgraded to the Rab micro light hoody. I bought a size L because the M felt too tight. I'd also bought a Rab neon fleece L because it fitted better than the M. As nice as the Rab is I'd go buy another Patagonia sweater tomorrow, there's something not quite right about Rabs sizing. Maybe it's patogonia is more mid layer & Rab is more outer. Both great jackets. I'd go Patogonia for my personal body shape
@@Chris-sd6os I've found the Rab is just a bit more roomy, fine if your wearing a mid layer /fleece etc under it. With my old Patagonia it feels great over just a t shirt..or a mid layer. I think I may trade my Rab for a 800 fill warmer better fitting hoody sweater..
@@BackcountryRenegade thanks for that... If you don't mind whats your height and chest size.... I'm looking to buy both these Jackets ready for the winter...
