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A well-balanced, mountain-ready jacket that combines strong warmth, weather resistance, and reliable construction for cold, technical conditions.
Rab says:
Midi-baffled, all-mountain down jacket offering a finely tuned blend of low weight, dependable warmth, and durability for winter walking, climbing, and shoulder season belays. Powered by 800FP down and a weather-resistant Pertex® Quantum Pro fabric.
Our Verdict
The Electron Pro Down Hoody provides excellent warmth with 170 g of 800-fill-power European goose down, enclosed in a weather-resistant Pertex Quantum Pro outer. At 462 g (UK 12), it strikes a practical balance between weight and insulation. The outer fabric feels tough for its denier, offering solid protection against wind and light precipitation, with the hydrophobic down helping maintain loft in damp air.
Fit is regular and allows layering without feeling bulky. The hood has a wired peak and a hook-and-loop volume tab at the rear, though there is no drawcord around the crown. Two adjustments around the face tighten securely, but cinching them requires opening the jacket slightly, which feels counter-productive in a cold environment. Hem drawcords adjust smoothly from either side.
The hand-warming pockets are large, reaching right to the hem and sitting behind the insulation for extra warmth. The cuffs are partly elasticated, sealing reasonably well with gloves, though not perfectly airtight. There is no internal dump pocket, which I miss in a winter insulation piece. Overall warmth, comfort, and durability are excellent, making this a dependable alpine and winter mountain layer.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Recycled Pertex® Quantum Pro outer fabric
- Zoned midi and micro baffle stitch-through construction
- Helmet compatible hood with drawcord adjustment and stiffened peak
- High YKK® zipped hand pockets
- Double ended full length front YKK® Natulon zip
- Stretch armhole and adjustable hem w/recycled tape
Specifications
- XSmall weighs (UK8): 436g
- Small weighs (UK10): 440g
- Medium weighs (UK12): 462g
- Large weighs (UK14): 485g
- Fit: Regular
- Centre back length (Size 10): 72cm / 28.3inch
Material & Construction
- 20D Pertex® Quantum Pro with fluorocarbon-free DWR (36gsm)
- 20D Pertex® Quantum (38gsm)
- 800FP European goose down with Grangers fluorocarbon-free hydrophobic finish (170g/6oz:UK 10)
- Outer: 100% Polyamide (Recycled) with Polurethane coating.
- Lining: 100% Polyamide (Recycled).
- Insulation: 90% Goose Down, 10% feather
