Description
A specialist's piece from Rab, who set the benchmark for high-altitude gear. The Expedition 8000 Jacket is what you want for climbing Everest or Denali, blazing new routes in the Karakoram or crossing polar ice caps. It uses the highest-quality down, lightweight fabrics and features designed to weather the world's most extreme conditions.
- Outer fabric is lightweight and durable Pertex Endurance 30-denier nylon 6 with a waterproof coating and a DWR finish.
- Lined with 20-denier nylon 6 Pertex Quantum.
- Fully insulated with 850-fill power Responsible Down Certified Nikwax Hydrophobic Down that doesn't retain moisture.
- Box wall baffled construction ensures the down stays in place and a differential cut places more down in the areas you need it most.
- Helmet-compatible hood has a wire-stiffened brim so it won't obstruct your vision.
- 2-way YKK front zip with storm flap seals out gusts.
- YKK underarm zips let you exhaust heat.
- Lots of outer and inner pockets hold water bottles or electronics against the body where they stay warm.
- Articulated elbows for full range of motion.
- Oversize zipper pulls and cord adjustments are designed to work with mittens.
- Reflective details keep you visible during those 2 a.m. alpine starts.
- Oversize unisex fit provides room for layers and accommodates explorers of many body types.
Tech specs
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Tech specs
| Ideal for | Alpine climbing and mountaineering |
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| Type | Insulated down |
| Technology |
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| Construction | Baffles |
| Face fabric | 30-denier nylon |
| Lining/backer | 20-denier nylon |
| Insulation | 850-fill power water-repellent (DWR) goose down |
| Down weight | 526g |
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Waterproofness
Waterproof garments use waterproof-breathable technologies and are fully seam-taped. Water-resistant garments use waterproof-breathable technologies but their seams are not taped. Water-resistant garments repel water and protect against wind but are not made of waterproof fabric. |
Water-resistant |
| Venting | Underarm zips |
| Pockets |
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Windproofness
A windproof garment does not allow any air to permeate the fabric. A garment with windproof panels has panels of fabric that are totally windproof, but the rest of the garment may not be windproof. A wind-resistant garment resists some wind, but not as much as a garment that is windproof. |
Windproof |
| Length | Below hip |
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Durable water repellency
Usually referred to as DWR. A treatment made to fabrics that causes water to bead and run off instead of soaking through. |
Yes |
| Hood |
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| Additional feature(s) | 2-way zipper |
| Made in | China |