Just right! - Rab Electron Jacket - Men's

This jacket is made to be an intermediate coat...not too hot and not too thin...and comes through with flying colors! Before I tried it on, I was worried it would be too puffy...but it is much more form fitting (with a nice drop hem in the back) than most others out there (including Patagonia, Marmot, Mountain Hardware, etc.). It looks great!

It's warm but not overwhelming. You won't wear it when it's 65...but 15 - 45/50 is fantastic with only a short sleeve shirt underneath. With some layering or a shell, it could have a wider range. It is definitely more versatile than the above mentioned "down sweater" (I even wear it inside in the early mornings while the house heats up and don't overheat).

What got me hooked on the jacket was the elasticated cuffs. Most cuffs on down jackets are like a rubber band trying to close the sleeve off like a garbage sack. The Rab Electron has a killer cuff system that is unlike most other down jackets (trust me, you will love it and have a hard time going back to the "standard" rubber band enclosure sleeves).

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.