Rab Womens Electron Pro Down Vest

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If you need lightweight warmth on the go, the Women’s Pro Electron Vest is tough to beat. With advanced fabrics, zoned baffles and high-loft down, this technical down gilet is built for alpine climbers and year-round mountaineers

Rab says

The Women’s Electron Pro Vest is built from 20D Pertex® Quantum Pro ripstop nylon with a DWR coating for improved weather resistance. It uses zoned midi and micro baffle stitch-through construction, alongside ethically-sourced 800FP RDS-certified European goose down with a Nikwax® hydrophobic finish, for outstanding core warmth. Practical mountain features include elasticated easy-stretch armholes, an insulated collar, a zipped internal security pocket and an adjustable hem. They also include a pair of harness-friendly zipped hand pockets and a double-ended full-length YKK® Natulon zip. With its advanced fabrics, high-loft down and modest weight, the Women’s Electron Pro Vest packs into a compact stuff sack for the easiest possible carry.

While the Women’s Electron Pro Vest is a highly technical gilet, its portable warmth has very broad appeal. Whether on a casual winter walk or a tough mountain ascent, it comes into its own whenever rapid insulation is required.

Our Verdict

Rab’s Womens Electron Pro Down Vest packs a lot of warmth into a small pack size. The everyday usability of this jacket is the biggest appeal in my opinion.

The Jacket has all the technical features to make it a great insulation layer while belaying or undertaking activities in cold environments while still maintaining a stylish look. The Vest is just as at home on the mountains as it is on the high street.

The inner chest pocket is large enough for any smartphone or handheld GPS to be easily accommodated. The soft fleece lined collar also prevents any cold draughts around the neck area when the temperature plummets. Another great feature is the adjustable waist toggles, these can be pulled in when you are not wearing as many layers when the temperatures are milder or you’re wearing it with a jumper underneath.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Pertex® Quantum Pro ripstop nylon outer is windproof and water-resistant
• Zoned midi and micro baffle stitch-through construction
• High YKK® zipped hand pockets
• Double ended full length front YKK® Natulon zip
• Stuff sack included

Specifications

• UK 08 weighs:
• UK 10 weighs: 268g
• UK 12 weighs: 286g
• UK 14 weighs:
• Fit: Reguar
• Centre back length (Size 12) 68cm/26.75inch

Fabric

• Main Fabric: 20D nylon Pertex® Quantum Pro, 40g/m², with DWR+ Lining: Recycled 20D nylon, 38g/m²
• Insulation: 800 fill-power European goose down with Nikwax hydrophobic (water-resistant) finish (100g Size 12)
• Composition: 100% polyamide with polyurethane coating and 100% recycled polyamide lining

Help & advice:

• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• What is PERTEX Quantum Pro?
• Rab Down Jacket Guide
• Choosing a Down Jacket
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Hydrophobic Down
• Responsible Down Standard