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Rab Microlight Alpine $399.95

Used by: Editor Alistair Hall

Used for: Three months

Wearing a down insulated jacket is one of my favourite things about winter. There’s nothing quite like sinking into its warm embrace on a cold evening in the mountains.

I’ve been using a Rab Microlight for the past few years, but that jacket has one major flaw: it’s hoodless. In more recent times, I’ve come to appreciate the extra

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