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The ultra packable Rab Microlight is designed to stuff into its pocket and clip to a harness

Gear that’s stood the test of time

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By Matthew Cattin

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By Matthew Cattin

Mediocre gear might last a season, but iconic gear lasts a lifetime. Wilderness uncovers eight classic pieces of outdoor equipment and the stories behind their success.

1. Rab Microlight $349.95 The Rab Microlight was one of the first micro-baffle down jackets available when released for the winter season of 2008. “The original brief was for a piece which packed so small that it could be stuffed into its own pocket, and clip to a climbing harness,” Rab’s Ben Manwaring says. “Most […]

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