Rab Mythic Down Vest

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UOG TOP PICK – Mythic Down Vest Light, soft to the touch, and well-fitting, an insulating layer that keeps you warm without impeding movement. It’s one of our top picks, a versatile layer that will see year-round use for its weight and packability.

Rab says: 

Extremely lightweight, ultra warm and packable, 900FP down and synthetic insulated gilet. Built with a 10D breathable Pertex® Quantum outer, body mapped insulation and part elasticated arm holes, it provides instant warmth and comfort on the move.

Our Verdict

I’m a fan of a vest as an insulating layer, I find them to be the most versatile bit of kit, just as useful in summer as they are in the winter. Rab’s Mythic Down vests Jacket offers a superb weight-to-warmth ratio, thanks to the 900 fill power down. European Goose Down, treated with a Fluorocarbon-Free Hydrophobic Finish, is held in place by a stitch-through construction, keeping you warm and cosy, with strategically placed down. The inner lining is made from a Recycled Pertex Quantum, which feels lovely and soft next to bare skin. The outer material, a light, and strong Polyamide is also 100% recycled.

The partially elasticated armholes ensure a good fit and prevents cool air from getting to your warm core. The gilet also cinches around the hem, with a single-sided rear hem adjustment which is located inside the jacket, this prevents it from getting snagged or tangled.

Primaloft, a synthetic insulation, has been used at the shoulders, this aids in airflow, but more importantly, since it’s synthetic, it wont t lose its loft or heat retention if it gets wet, as this is the most exposed area, it makes sense to use a synthetic material hear.  It’s good to see a mix of insulation, that utilizes the strengths of both down and synthetic, to keep you warm.

The fleece-lined chin guard feels nice against your skin when you have the jacket fully zipped up. Two large hand pockets give good storage but are not backed with down, this saves on weight but would have been nice to have somewhere to warm hands in on cold days.   

It’s so light and very packable, I think it will get year-round use. As I say I’m a big fan of a vest as an extra layer even in the summer. They are so versatile in the range of activities they are suited to because they offer such unprecedented freedom of movement and take up very little room when not in use.   

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Lightweight stitch-through construction for optimum mobility
• Part elasticated armholes for improved fit and comfort
• Lightweight YKK® centre front zip
• 2 YKK® concealed zipped hand pockets
• Lightweight single sided rear hem adjustment with anti snag tether
• Supplied with a lightweight stuffsack

Specifications

• Small weighs: 167g
• Medium weighs: 182g
• Large weighs: 193g
• XLarge weighs: 206g
• Centre back length:(Size M): 72cm / 28.3inch

Material & Construction

• 10D Recycled Pertex® Quantum nylon ripstop (28gsm) with fluorocarbon free DWR
• Lining: 10D Recycled Pertex® Quantum nylon ripstop (28gsm)
• Main Insulation: 900FP European Goose Down with Nikwax Fluorocarbon-Free Hydrophobic Finish (50g / 1.8oz, Size M)
• 60gsm PrimaLoft® Gold on sides and shoulders offers breathability and durability where it’s needed
• Outer: 100% Recycled Polyamide. Lining: 100% Recycled Polyamid

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