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Rab Microlight Alpine Down vs Yamatomichi All-weather Alpha Jacket

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Rab Microlight Alpine Down is the lighter option — 163 g lighter than the Yamatomichi All-weather Alpha Jacket (32% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Rab Microlight Alpine Down Yamatomichi All-weather Alpha Jacket
Weight 342 g · 0.342 kg · 0.75 lb 505 g · 0.505 kg · 1.11 lb
Brand Rab Yamatomichi
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Rab Microlight Alpine Down
342 g

750-fill down jacket with Pertex Quantum shell.

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Yamatomichi All-weather Alpha Jacket
505 g

Hybrid insulation layer combining Pertex Shield Air shell with Polartec Alpha Direct insulation. Features helmet-compatible hood, pit zips, and water-resistant...

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Rab Microlight Alpine Down vs Yamatomichi All-weather Alpha Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Rab Microlight Alpine Down wins — at 342 g it is 163 g (32%) lighter than the Yamatomichi All-weather Alpha Jacket (505 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - mid layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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