Mens Down & Insulated Jackets

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A down or insulated jacket is the piece of kit most trampers reach for first when they stop moving — at a ridgeline, at a hut, on a cold morning start. Get it right and it earns its place on every trip. Get it wrong and you're either sweating under too much bulk or shivering in something that doesn't cut it. Our men's insulated jacket range is led by Rab — technical jackets built for NZ tramping conditions. Options span from packable everyday layers to expedition-ready synthetic shells for high-output use in wet conditions. Down vs Synthetic — Which to Choose Down gives you the best warmth-to-weight ratio and packs smallest. For dry, cold alpine conditions, it's the gold standard. Rab's Hydrophobic Down treatment makes the Microlight Alpine range genuinely usable in light NZ rain — but always layer a waterproof shell over it in serious conditions. Synthetic insulation retains warmth when wet and dries faster — better for NZ's frequently damp conditions. Rab's Xenair range is synthetic, not down — an important distinction. Xenair suits trampers who expect rain and want consistent warmth regardless of moisture. Fill Power Higher fill power = lighter weight for equivalent warmth. The Rab Microlight Alpine uses 750-fill hydrophobic down — ultralight, highly compressible, and trusted on demanding NZ routes. The extended alpine hem provides extra coverage over a hip belt. Frequently Asked Questions What's the difference between the Rab Microlight Alpine and the Rab Xenair? The Microlight Alpine uses 750-fill hydrophobic down — ultralight, highly compressible, and the benchmark for a packable tramping mid-layer. The Xenair uses synthetic insulation — heavier and less compressible, but retains warmth when damp and performs more consistently in NZ's wet conditions. If you tramp in reliably dry alpine conditions, the Microlight Alpine. If you regularly encounter sustained rain or are heading to the West Coast or Fiordland, the Xenair is the more practical choice. Is down or s