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The best insulated jackets and puffer jackets in NZ at Dwights — Rab's technical down and synthetic range covering everyday warmth through to serious alpine use. Whether you need a packable down layer for tramping, a warm mid-layer for alpine use, or an everyday puffer jacket for NZ winter, this is the full range.
Rab Insulated Jackets
Rab is the benchmark for insulated jackets at Dwights, with a range that spans everyday warmth through to serious alpine use.
Rab Microlight Alpine (RRP $399.95) — Rab's most popular insulated jacket. 750FP European down, 30D Pertex Quantum shell, packable to its own stuff pocket. The standard recommendation for tramping and travel.
Rab Microlight Jacket (RRP $359.95) — Standard Microlight without the alpine collar. Slightly lower cut, ideal as a mid-layer or everyday puffer.
Rab Microlight Vest (RRP $299.95) — Sleeveless version for core warmth without arm restriction. Excellent as a mid-layer for active use.
Rab Cirrus Flex (RRP $339.95) — Synthetic insulation (Stratus DX fill). Machine washable, performs when damp, the right choice when you're outdoors in variable conditions.
Rab Xenair Alpine Flex (RRP $369.95) — Hybrid synthetic insulation with stretch panels. Better breathability for active alpine use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a down jacket and a synthetic insulated jacket?
Down (duck or goose) compresses smaller, weighs less, and provides better warmth-to-weight ratio than synthetic. It's the choice for dry conditions and packing small. Synthetic insulation (Rab's Stratus DX, Cirrus range) maintains warmth when damp and dries faster — better when conditions are wet or if the jacket will get heavy use that compresses loft over time. For NZ tramping where rain is common: synthetic is the more practical choice unless you keep the jacket dry in a pack.
What's a puffer jacket vs an insulated jacket?
The same thing — "puffer jacket" is the everyday consumer term; "insulated jacket" or "down jacket" is the technical term. Both refer to a jacket filled with down or synthetic insulation stitched in baffles. All products in this collection are puffer/insulated jackets.
Which Rab insulated jacket is best for tramping?
The Rab Microlight Alpine ($399.95) for most trampers — it's Rab's most versatile insulated jacket, packs small, and provides reliable warmth as a mid-layer or camp jacket. If your tramping involves a lot of wet conditions, the Cirrus Flex ($339.95) is the better choice due to its synthetic fill.