Quick Summary
The Rab Women’s Microlight Shield is a regular-fit down jacket in Galaxy Blue, listed in size 10. It combines a 2-layer Pertex Shield outer with 700 fill power recycled down and is described for trekking and winter adventures. Its stated hydrostatic head rating is 20,000 mm.
Key Details
| Detail | Product information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Size and fit | Women’s size 10, regular fit. Check measurements for the selected size and intended layers. |
| Outer | 20D, 2-layer Pertex Shield with fluorocarbon-free DWR. |
| Weather and breathability figures | Hydrostatic head (HH) 20,000 mm and MVTR 20,000 g/m²/24 hours, as listed. These ratings are specifications, not guarantees of performance or comfort in every condition. |
| Insulation | 700 fill power recycled down with a Grangers hydrophobic finish; 137 g fill weight for size 10. |
| Size 10 measurements | 626 g garment weight and 74.5 cm centre-back length. These figures are size-specific. |
| Hood and sleeves | Two-point hood with integrated peak and articulated sleeves. |
| Pockets and adjustment | One concealed zipped chest pocket, two zipped hand pockets, elasticated cuffs and a drawcord hem. |
| Front fastening | YKK Vislon AquaGuard zip with an insulated baffle. |
Key Features Explained
The jacket combines a shell and down insulation in one garment. The 700 fill power describes the down specification, while the listed 137 g fill weight is the amount of down for size 10; neither figure alone establishes how warm it will feel in particular conditions.
The hood has two adjustment points and an integrated peak. An insulated baffle sits behind the front zip, and the hem can be adjusted with a drawcord. These are construction details rather than a guarantee of protection in all weather.
What to Compare Before Buying
- Weather protection: Compare the stated 20,000 mm HH rating and fluorocarbon-free DWR with the conditions you expect. Do not treat the rating alone as proof of suitability for every situation.
- Breathability information: The listed MVTR is 20,000 g/m²/24 hours. Use it as a specification for comparison, not as a promise of a particular comfort level during activity.
- Fit and layers: Check the regular fit and size measurements, including the 74.5 cm centre-back length for size 10, against the layers you intend to wear.
- Weight and insulation: Consider the 626 g garment weight and 137 g down fill weight for size 10 alongside the other clothing you plan to carry or wear.
What to Know About the Size
The listed 626 g weight, 137 g down fill weight and 74.5 cm centre-back length apply to size 10. Check the measurements for the exact size being considered rather than assuming these figures apply across the range.
Plan a Cold-Weather Layering Check
Before a trek, try the jacket with the layers you expect to wear and check that the regular fit allows the movement you need. See how the hood, cuffs and drawcord hem sit with those layers. This practical fit check does not replace considering the conditions and choosing clothing appropriate to them.
Before You Decide
Confirm the Galaxy Blue, size 10 option, check its size-specific measurements, and consider whether the stated insulation and outer specifications suit your intended layers and conditions.
