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Title: A down jacket that's a bit longer
Post by: Farnorth on 20:16:50, 30/11/18

Looking to buy a down jacket sub 500g sub £200 suitable for active wear but also layering up at night time wild camping. I like the look of the RAB Microlight Alpine but like so many others nowadays (I'm obviously an old codger) it (and others Ive tried) just seem a bit on the short side. I don't have the luxury of outdoor retailers anywhere near so - have you any recommendations?

Title: Re: A down jacket that's a bit longer
Post by: gunwharfman on 10:48:44, 01/12/18

You could have a look at the Alpkit site, I know people who have bought their down jackets, they have no complaints and they suggest the price is good too. Not sure what length they are, but I agree with you so items of clothing seem to be short these days. I hate short baselayers! I prefer jackets, etc to cover my bum, especially my external rain jacket.

Title: Re: A down jacket that's a bit longer
Post by: jimbob on 12:40:19, 01/12/18

Quote from: gunwharfman on 10:48:44, 01/12/18

. I hate short baselayers! I prefer jackets, etc to cover my bum, especially my external rain jacket.

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Title: Re: A down jacket that's a bit longer
Post by: clyoung on 14:31:06, 01/12/18

Rab do a long version of the Microlight Alpine.

Title: Re: A down jacket that's a bit longer
Post by: alan de enfield on 15:46:23, 01/12/18

Quote from: Farnorth on 20:16:50, 30/11/18

Looking to buy a down jacket sub 500g sub £200 suitable for active wear but also layering up at night time wild camping. I like the look of the RAB Microlight Alpine but like so many others nowadays (I'm obviously an old codger) it (and others Ive tried) just seem a bit on the short side. I don't have the luxury of outdoor retailers anywhere near so - have you any recommendations?

Remember shirts with proper 'tails' that would tuck in your trousers ?


They must be making 'em shorter, because I never used to have this problem.
I think, for me, it is that (maybe) some of the length is 'used up' in girth.

Title: Re: A down jacket that's a bit longer
Post by: Farnorth on 17:26:21, 01/12/18

Thanks for the suggestions, Alpkit looks interesting. I wonder how the length of the RAB Microlight Summit compares to the long version of the Alpine.


Shorter length is purely down to fashion, can't be any logical reason for it other than reducing weight at the expense of protection

Title: Re: A down jacket that's a bit longer
Post by: Jac on 11:27:33, 03/12/18

Just spotted this
https://www.facebook.com/groups/usedgearexchangeuk/?multi_permalinks=1964773096969190&notif_id=1543833150517228&notif_t=group_highlights

Title: Re: A down jacket that's a bit longer
Post by: gunwharfman on 18:53:02, 03/12/18

I've just come across 'Freedom of Sleep' their down jacket is £99 I believe. You will need to check them out. There's an article about them in The Great Outdoors online.