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The Rab Kaon is a minimalist jacket with insulation where you need it.

Price:

$399.95

Our Rating:

Plusses: Clever zoned insulation, breathable underarm panels, lightweight.Minuses: No handwarmer pockets. Features: This jacket has a lightweight ripstop nylon fabric outer and inner lining, stitched into small rectangular baffles to hold insulation in place. It weighs 250g (m), 235g (w). The insulation is a mix of hydrophobic 800-fill power European goose down (found in the […]
Alistair Hall

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