Rab Summit Nomad Down Jacket

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Compact and warm, the Berghaus Summit Nomad Down Jacket offers versatile cold-weather comfort for hikers and climbers alike.

Berghaus says: 

A pocket-sized down jacket when you’re on the move – or having a well-deserved rest. It’s our secret to hiking or climbing up a cold mountain. And now we’re telling everybody. The Summit-Nomad Down Jacket is a handy lightweight goose down layer. It keeps you toasty warm – and packs into its own pocket. Chuck it into your daypack and marvel at its lightweight might.

Our Verdict

The Berghaus Summit Nomad Down Jacket is a lightweight powerhouse for staying warm on high-altitude hikes or climbs. Filled with 800-fill power hydrophobic goose down and incorporates Berghaus’s Reflect Technology, further enhancing warmth retention without adding weight.

Weighing just 430 grams (medium), the jacket packs down into its own pocket, making it easy to stow in your pack without taking up valuable space. The adjustable hood moves with you, even in windy conditions, while elasticated cuffs and an adjustable hem provide a snug, draft-free fit. With practical zip pockets for securely stashing essentials, the Summit Nomad balances functionality and warmth.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• There’s an adjustable cord to find the perfect fit, and to keep the hood steady. And when you turn your head, the hood moves with you – even in high winds.
• Cosy 800 fill power hydrophobic goose down, plus our pioneering Reflect Technology, keeps you warm with little extra weight.
• Berghaus’s Reflect Technology adds additional warmth with virtually no weight increase.
• Internal zip chest pocket and two zip hand pockets to keep things secure.
• Elasticated cuffs for comfort. Hem cord adjuster to get the right fit.tional warmth with virtually no weight increase.

Specifications

• Small weighs: 425g
• Medium weighs: 430g
• Large weighs: 444g
• XLarge weighs: 456g
• Fill Power: 800
• Hydrophobic Down

Material & Construction

• BODY: 100% POLYAMIDE / LINING: 100% POLYAMIDE
• INSULATION: 90% GOOSE DOWN / 10% GOOSE FEATHER
• TRIM: 100% POLYESTER

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Down Jacket
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Hydrophobic Down
• Responsible Down Standard
• Ethical Down