Rab’s Zero G Jacket is the quintessence of their own expertise, representing their heritage in creating the best down clothing and equipment for climbers and mountaineers. It’s a specialist piece for those who genuinely appreciate every gram saved yet require the high standards of performance needed for dealing with harsh winter conditions.
Features
The Rab Zero G Jacket is the quintessence of Rab’s down expertise, representing their heritage in creating the best down clothing and equipment for climbers and mountaineers. It’s a specialist piece for those who genuinely appreciate every gram saved yet require the high standards of performance needed to deal with harsh winter conditions.
It combines the highest quality 1000+ Fill Power European Goose Down with ultra-fine Pertex Quantum fabric for a super-lightweight insulation package. The Pertex Quantum outer is treated with a DWR (durable water-repellent) finish to ensure wind and moisture resistance.
The Zero G is also RDS Certified (Responsible Down Standard), meaning that the down it uses is from geese and ducks treated respectfully and ethically. This helps ensure the down isn’t subject to live-plucking and force-feeding.
Materials
Rab’s Zero G Jacket is a technical down jacket with an incredible warmth to weight ratio for alpine climbers and mountaineers. It features 1000 fill-power European goose down encased in Pertex 7d Quantum fabric and is one of the lightest insulation jackets around.
The Zero G uses RDS (Responsible Down Standard) Certified down, meaning it comes from geese and ducks treated ethically. This ensures that the down is not force-fed or live-plucking, two practices contributing to the shedding of feathers.
The Zero G also uses raglan sleeves instead of set-in, providing a more natural fit and structured feel. The raglan sleeves help to frame the body and face more naturally than a boxy puffy, and they also give this jacket a slim athletic fit that’s easy to put on.
Weight
Weighing little more than 300 grams and packing down just slightly larger than a can of soda, the Rab Zero G Jacket is an excellent choice for those who need to reduce their pack weight while maintaining high levels of warmth. It doesn’t sacrifice any nice-to-have features you would expect in a minimalist down jacket, such as hand warmer pockets and an adjustable hood with a flexible polymer brim.
It is the quintessence of Rab’s down expertise, a specialist piece for those who appreciate every gram saved while requiring the high standards of performance needed to deal with harsh winter conditions. Combining the most high-quality 1000FP down with ultra-fine Pertex 7d Quantum fabric offers an unsurpassed weight-to-warmth ratio.
The down used in the Zero-G is ethically sourced European Goose down certified to Responsible Down Standard (RDS). RDS ensures that the geese and ducks are treated in an ecologically friendly way, with no live plucking or force-feeding.
Performance
The Rab Zero G Jacket is a top-notch insulation piece that keeps you warm on quick and light ascents. It uses a high-performance Pertex(r) Quantum fabric and premium 1000 fill-power goose down to achieve an impressive warmth-to-weight ratio.
The jacket also boasts several other features, including an integrated hood with a flexible polymer brim, YKK CONCEAL zippers, and two insulated hands warmer pockets. The Zero G is an excellent choice for minimalist mountaineers who need to shed every gram possible from their pack, and it’s also the best choice for ski touring.
The raglan sleeves on the Rab Zero G are the real show-stoppers, as they provide a great fit and frame the face more naturally than boxy puffins do. This is a nice touch and an excellent example of the quality and craftsmanship that goes into Rab’s gear.
